Mission Statement and Program Aims
Mission statement
- It is the mission of the Department of Dermatology to train Dermatologists with a broad range of skills, talents, educational and cultural backgrounds to become excellent clinicians and care for the diverse population of Sacramento and beyond.
Program aims
- To prepare residents for academic practice or post-graduate fellowships, if they so desire. This includes the opportunity for protected research time in appropriate circumstances
- To train physicians who will give back to the profession. This could include research, leadership at local, regional, or national levels, advocacy, care for the underserved, education, mentoring, etc
- To train ethical physicians who always provide care that is in the best interest of their patients.
- To instill an excitement and enthusiasm for dermatology, which will translate to a desire for life-long learning
- To create a collegial and positive atmosphere that enhances learning and makes the practice of medicine enjoyable
- To create an environment that promotes resident well-being, and helps them develop habits that will support an appropriate work-life balance throughout their professional career
- To select and develop faculty who are dedicated to teaching and who are well-equipped to support and carry out programmatic aims.
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