Harvard Medical School

**A magnet for discovery and opportunity** Harvard Medical School brings together the brightest minds in science and medicine to improve health and well-being for all. The School and its [affiliated hospitals and research institutes](https://hms.harvard.edu/about-hms/hms-affiliates "HMS Affiliates") are home to more than 12,000 faculty members and 1,600 medical and graduate students. Together, they function as a magnet, pulling together the best and most passionate researchers, clinicians, students, and changemakers in science, medicine, and health. Harvard Medical School has … - Trained generations of doctors and researchers, pioneering new educational models and curricula to continually address emerging needs in health care - Made impactful discoveries and fueled innovation, including life-changing new therapies for cancer, diabetes, and sickle cell disease to new knowledge addressing rising health care costs and health inequities - Collaborated with local community organizations to improve health for vulnerable populations **HMS Mission Statement** To improve health and well-being for all through excellence and leadership in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and care. **HMS Community Values** We are a diverse and inclusive community that aspires to fulfill and advance our mission through a commitment to our HMS values. ***Collaboration & Service*** - We are better together. - We partner with our local, national, and global communities to alleviate suffering, improve health, and advance health equity. ***Diversity & Respect*** - We hold that our individual perspectives, talents, experiences, and contributions as members of the HMS community are the foundation and drivers of our mission. - We act in ways that show consideration and dignity for all. - We value curiosity, questioning, critical thinking, and reflection and encourage constructive dialogue. ***Integrity & Accountability*** - We conduct our work honestly and ethically, advancing science and pursuing truth. - We lead responsibly and hold ourselves, as individuals and as a community, accountable for upholding our mission and values. - We provide an environment that values open discourse and the importance of individual voices. ***Wellness & Balance*** - We value the well-being of every member of the community. ***Lifelong Learning*** - We promote an environment of learning and discovery. - We strive for excellence through ongoing professional and personal improvement that incorporates constructive feedback. - We embrace innovation and creative solutions, recognizing that meaningful progress often requires thoughtful risk taking. **We each belong to the HMS community. We are Harvard Medicine.**