We exist to improve the health care outcomes of people living in the Central Valley by: 1. Inspiring diverse students from our region to commit to health care careers that serve our region; 2. Developing compassionate, highly trained, intellectually curious, adaptive leaders capable of meeting the health care needs of the future through a performance-based education; 3. Empowering people to teach, serve, research, innovate, and practice collaboratively in areas of skill and expertise.