Great universities, through innovation and action, capture the imagination of their peers and broadly influence entire fields at different times in history. Duke University is entering such a time through its Medical Center that it can have a profound impact on improving health through education, research, and patient care.
We envision Duke University Medical Center becoming an internationally preeminent academic health institution recognized for the creative and energetic use of its academic resources for education and to further our understanding of human biology and disease and to develop solutions to societal health problems.
Our mission is to create the best experience for every person who walks though our doors, provide innovative care for the best outcome, and build a partnership with the best people to make the greatest impact in our communities.
The objective of the Duke Dream Campaign is to support Duke University Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology's research program. Our internationally acclaimed research program is known for innovative research in neurocognitive outcomes. We are committed to define, investigate, and prevent adverse outcomes and to translate our research into the best clinical care so that we can improve quality of life after surgery.
In fulfilling this mission, we make the following commitments:
To the people we serve: We promise you our best. We will give you our respect and will provide you with the highest quality patient care. Our commitment is to engage in superior academic pursuits through excellence in teaching and research so that we can deliver first-rate patient care.
To the communities in which we live and work: We promise you our best effort to continue to make our programs a community wide asset and to strive to create a strong collaborative relationship with other community organizations and area businesses.
To each other: We recognize the value and importance of each of our contributions, with appreciation and support. We will assess quality of care and patient outcomes, develop programs to facilitate cost effectiveness, and enhance operating room efficiency. We will enlarge knowledge through vigorous investigative laboratory and clinical research programs and conduct all professional matters in an ethical manner to bring pride and honor to the anesthesia department and fellow Duke Medical Center colleagues.
To our supporters: We recognize that your time, money, and concern is the fuel that helps us to advance patient care. We endeavor to be good stewards of these gifts and to utilize these resources wisely. Together we can deliver the future of medicine, today.
These values and commitments guide our decisions and behaviors.