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.
