About Us

Our Vision
We are national leaders in training family physicians and educating medical students to provide quality health care to families, individuals and their communities.

Our Mission
We improve health through family practice, education and ideas.

We accomplish our Mission and Vision by:

• Instilling the values, principles and skills of family practice medicine.
• A vigorous program of research and scholarly activities that shapes health policy, education and delivery.
• Providing comprehensive care that integrates biological, psychological and social aspects of health in an educational setting.
• Creative and successful programs that respond to the health needs of a diverse population in a changing environment.
• Strategic partnerships with the University of Maryland Medical System, state and local governments, community and professional organizations.

We do this in an environment that values diversity and supports personal and professional growth. Our high standards and expectations reflect our commitment to excellence.

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