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Our Mission

WMed is motivated by our mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities. These elements are focused on health equity which means ensuring that everyone has the chance to be as healthy as possible.

WMed's Mission

WMED is committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a just culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

WMed's Vision

Health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.

About WMed

The medical school is a collaboration of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching health systems, Beacon Health System and Bronson Healthcare. The medical school is a private nonprofit corporation supported by private gifts, clinical revenues, research activities, tuition, and endowment income. Building upon a $100 million foundational gift in 2011, WMed is a recipient of the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school. WMed contributes to the economic vitality of Southwest Michigan through the services we provide as well as the creation of 1,600 new jobs and an annual estimated economic impact of $353 million in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.

WMed's Values

TOGETHER WE:
Excel with integrity and professionalism
Champion safety and belonging
Listen, collaborate, and serve with respect and compassion

We encourage you to learn more about how our mission, vision, and values impact our strategic priorities and help focus WMed's progress on promoting health equity in Southwest Michigan. Please contact us today to learn how you might partner with WMed in this important work.