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Strategic Plan

Advancing the future of health professions through education, research, clinical collaboration and workforce innovation.

The MUSC College of Health Professions strategic plan sets a bold course for the future by expanding access to innovative and flexible education, advancing health services research and strengthening integration with MUSC Health. Together, these priorities create new opportunities for collaboration, demonstrate the value of the health professions and extend the college’s impact on health and health care across South Carolina and beyond.

Strategic Foundation

Our strategic foundation brings together the vision, values and mission that guide how we educate, innovate, collaborate and advance health and well-being.

Vision

To improve the health of populations by developing and inspiring health scientists and leaders.

Values

Our values shape how we pursue this work. They guide how we learn, lead, collaborate and serve, providing a shared standard for the decisions we make and the impact we seek to create.

  • Compassion: We act with kindness, empathy and dignity.
  • Collaboration: We achieve common goals through teamwork and partnerships.
  • Innovation: We drive transformation by embracing innovative ideas, discoveries and practices.
  • Integrity: We do the right thing and commit to accountability in words, actions and use of resources.
  • Respect: We value everyone and their many perspectives to build trust and a sense of belonging.

Mission

Through interprofessional collaboration and innovation, we enrich the learning environment, increase our capacity to conduct research, and augment our ability to provide service. We are a dynamic and responsive college that generates solutions and contributes to the overall health and well-being of the citizens of our state and beyond.

Strategic Goals

Our strategic goals bring our foundation to life through focused action. Together, they expand educational opportunity, advance health services research and strengthen integration with MUSC Health to shape the future of the health professions and improve health and healthcare.
 

  • Goal 1: Develop hybrid and online educational programs
  • Goal 2: Develop a robust health services research core
  • Goal 3: Integrate closely with MUSC Health and MUSC Physicians