The mission of the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine is to prepare the next generation of humane and highly skilled physicians for the pursuit of knowledge that will be the foundation for advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. To achieve this mission the College of Medicine will:

• Utilize the varied resources of The Texas A&M University System, The Texas A&M Health Science Center, and clinical affiliates.
• Maintain a high-quality medical education program that emphasizes a “personalized educational experience” for medical students, and graduates physicians prepared to enter graduate study in any medical specialty.
• Educate the next generation of biomedical scientists who will become independent investigators and conduct research that will advance knowledge in human health and disease.
• Educate a population of students diverse in talents, life experiences, race, socio-economic status, and ethnicity in order to enhance the effectiveness of care in an increasingly diverse population, reduce health disparities and raise the cultural competence of health professionals.
• Employ innovative educational models with strong emphasis on the humanistic, social and ethical aspects of medicine and the biomedical sciences.
• Conduct high quality, nationally recognized programs of research in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral and health services disciplines.
• Strive to improve the quality and efficacy of health and medical care through programs of medical education and research.
• Foster a climate of community involvement that encourages students and faculty to participate in outreach programs that reach underserved populations.