Our Mission
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical
Center, Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Children's Hospital
are committed to enhancing the quality of life through improved health, the professional
preparation of those who will serve the health needs of others, and the discovery of
knowledge that will benefit all.
Education
We are committed to the education of medical and nursing students, basic
science graduate students, medical residents and fellows, other students in health-care
related professions, and practicing health professionals. We seek to enroll students of
exceptional quality, and their education will be based on the present and future health
needs of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the nation. Special recognition is given to
the education of primary care providers.
Patient Care
Our objective is to provide a range of fully integrated patient care
services for the people of central Pennsylvania and beyond. These services will extend
from prevention of illness and maintenance of health through primary medical care to the
highly sophisticated patient care expected at the nations premier academic medical
centers.
Research
We strive to be a national leader in pursuing scientific investigation and
developing programs to advance medical and scientific knowledge, which will ultimately
contribute to the health of the public, the practice of medicine, and the education of
health professionals.
Service
We will provide service
to the public through health education,
patient care, community activities, and
applications of research.
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