Mission, Vision, Goals
Mission
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine is to educate dentists and improve the oral health of the region through patient care, research/scholarship and service.
Vision
The School of Dental Medicine will be nationally recognized for excellence in evidence-based dental education that is delivered in an environment of inclusiveness and respect.
Goals
The Goals of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine are:
Education
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Provide predoctoral and postdoctoral students with a quality education that integrates evidence-based knowledge and skills in the clinical, biomedical, and behavioral sciences necessary to become competent and proficient practitioners.
- Develop practitioners who think critically, value life-long learning and exhibit ethical decision-making and professionalism.
- Support continuous improvement and innovation in the education of predoctoral and postdoctoral students.
Patient Care
- Provide comprehensive and patient-centered dental care for patients in our clinics.
- Improve access to oral health care in the region through SDM clinical programs and the future practice of our graduates.
Research/Scholarship
- Provide an environment for the faculty and students that promotes, encourages and supports research/scholarship.
- Provide an environment that promotes collaborative research/scholarly activities among School, University and external colleagues.
Service
- Address the oral health needs of the region through continuing dental education, oral health literacy and community service efforts.
- Provide leadership and service through faculty, staff and student participation in University, community and professional activities.
Inclusiveness
- Provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, faculty, staff and patients.
- Support diversity in all aspects of professional education, respecting individual cultures and beliefs.
Support
- Provide students with appropriate support to develop their full academic potential.
- Provide faculty and staff support appropriate to their career needs and future advancement.
Approved by the SDM Faculty Assembly, 06/2021
