Strategic Goals and Vision

In summer and fall of 2019, our faculty, APPs, and clinical and administrative leadership convened for two retreats to reflect on our history and decide who we want to become as a department.

In January 2020, we adopted a new Mission, Vision, and Values statement, and set to work on six Strategic Goals that will guide our faculty leadership for the next several years.

Our Mission (Who We Are)

Our Mission is to heal, to educate, and to discover.

Our Values (How we conduct ourselves)

Our Values are “I CARE”

Integrity

Do the right thing.

Impact

Embrace and shape change for a better future.

Collaboration

Empower collective genius. Communicate openly, directly, and honestly to build trust.

Accountability

Take ownership and engage in solutions.

Respect

Foster belonging and advance social impact. Care for ourselves and our team to better serve our patients.

Efficiency

Eliminate waste to create value for our patients, our learners, and ourselves. Creatively explore technology.

Our Vision (Where We Want To Go)

To be a world leader in academic dermatology, a center for remarkable care, and a vibrant community committed to innovation, education, and inclusion.

Our Strategic Goals (How We Get There)

1. Build a forward-thinking and inclusive community that provides exceptional care with kindness and respect.

Leader: Department Chair Beth Drolet, MD

2. Innovate in Healthcare Delivery and Access.

Leader: Vice Chair for Clinical Operations Dan Bennett, MD

3. Support a culture of life-long learning among faculty, residents, and staff.

Leader: Vice Chair for Education William Aughenbaugh, MD

4. Enhance health by expanding research innovations and collaborations.

Leader: Vice Chair for Research Nihal Ahmad, PhD

5. Maximize our financial strength.

Leader: Nandita Nanchal, MHA

Our commitment to social impact and belonging

The Department of Dermatology is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and advancement to all qualified individuals and, in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations, in prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, military service, protected veteran status, honesty testing, arrest record or conviction record.