To develop highly skilled and dedicated physicians oriented to the clinical practice of Emergency Medicine, with a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate medical education.

To advance the practice of Emergency Medicine as an academic and a clinical discipline, while maintaining the highest professional standards as clinicians, as educators, and as scientists.

To advance the quality of emergency care in our region through

• The development and implentation of innovative eduational programs,
• The support of clinical and basic science research in topic areas relevant to our practice, and
• The developement and implementation of programs to enhance the health of our community.