Commitment To a Humanistic Culture
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) has a mission to educate dentists and improve the oral health of our region through patient care, research, scholarship and service. In fulfilling this mission, we have a vision to achieve greater academic prominence and national recognition through innovative, interdisciplinary programs that empower individuals to achieve their full potential.
Through our programs, SIU SDM has a strong commitment to enhancing professionalism and ethical behavior that is free from intimidation and judgement. We foster open communication with the faculty, staff, and students and with the community we serve. We will continually work to create a supportive and inclusive environment that is both collaborative and has a strong commitment to diversity. We value both differences and commonalities in individuals that promote respect, open – mindedness, vision, compassion, and inclusion for all.
The SIUE Core Values; Citizenship, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Wisdom are the cornerstones of our past and are interwoven in the fabric of our university. These values continue to be what we are and what we strive to build on in the future.
