The mission of our program is to provide our resident physicians with excellent clinical and scientific training, in an environment that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, allowing them to excel across all core internal medicine competencies. Beyond clinical readiness for practice and/or fellowship training, it is our goal to cultivate our residents’ innate desire to continually ask questions and to seek scientific answers by embodying a growth-oriented mindset. Furthermore, we aim for each of our residents to understand their personal strengths, empowering them to possess the confidence and centeredness to be dynamic, humble and empathetic team leaders who are positioned to seek exceptional opportunities in their professional lives.

1. Achieve excellence in recruitment by prioritizing a selection of diverse individuals with outstanding communication skills, an empathetic personality and scientific curiosity with a passion to serve in the community setting.
2. Provide a robust rotational framework that trains excellent and resourceful clinicians who develop a diagnostic skillset that is evidence based, cost effective and patient centered to care for the complex adult across all care settings, which also allows for ample opportunity to individualize educational experiences during training.
3. Provide an educational learning environment that fosters a growth-mindset while working towards independent practice in all 6 ACGME competencies: patient care, medical knowledge, systems based practice, practice based learning and improvement, interpersonal skills communication, and professionalism.
4. Prioritize well-being, peer support and coaching to ensure our resident physicians are well equipped to effectively achieve work-life integration in training and in their future careers.
5. Develop comprehensive knowledge, skills and attitudes for resident physicians to take on leadership roles and advocate for their patients across the continuum of care for improved total health, utilizing quality initiative platforms and community engagement. 

1. Collaborative: Collaboration is imperative within the healthcare field. Not only does it ensure that patients receive the most comprehensive and efficient care by harnessing the expertise of those around you, but also aids in the development of a well-rounded and effective physician that fosters a culture of innovation and supports everyone on their team.
2. Community: As part of our residency program, residents become integral members of our close-knit community. Through shared experiences, mentorship, and camaraderie, residents form lasting bonds with their colleagues, faculty, and patients, creating a supportive environment that our residents can thrive in. 
3. Curiosity: One of the most impressive and challenging aspects of Medicine is how rapidly it evolves. No matter how many years you have practiced, there is always room for growth and continued learning. We firmly believe that lifelong learning with a growth mind-set is essential throughout training and practice.
4. Compassion: Patient-centered care is a cornerstone of practicing medicine. Compassion is not how you feel, but what you DO. Giving compassionate, connected care, ensures a culture of safety by building trust in the healthcare environment and to do this effectively one must display empathy and compassion. Compassion facilitates trust, alleviates suffering and builds rapport with the people we care for.