What We Stand For

Our Mission

To provide a world-class medical education that ignites a passion for learning, a desire to serve, and an unwavering commitment to improve the health and well-being of patients and communities.

Our Vision

Our graduates will be compassionate healers who reflect and are committed to serving a broad range of communities. They will be lifelong learners and courageous leaders of change with the skills and resilience to lead the transformation of healthcare delivery, and to maintain the highest values of the profession.

Our Values

Collaboration

Nurture a culture that fosters the collaborations needed to advance the health of patients and communities

Equity

Promote equity by advancing access, opportunities, and outcomes for members of the KPSOM community

Excellence

Pursue excellence across all education and health activities, driving quality outcomes

Innovation

Foster a culture of innovation, discovery, and curiosity to pioneer advancements in healthcare and education

Service

Serve the needs of students, patients, and communities with joy, compassion, and empathy

Trustworthiness

Uphold the highest standards of transparency, integrity, and humility to foster trust among members of the KPSOM community

Our Context

We will leverage the values and capabilities of our integrated health system, and the unique relationship between the independent Permanente Medical Groups and the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan/Hospitals organization, to prepare students for future-facing clinical practice and health system leadership.