About the Division

Mission

The Mission of the Division of Medicine (DivMed) is to instruct and prepare caring, informed scholars for careers as Doctors of Podiatric Medicine and Physician Assistants. To achieve this goal, the school provides responsive academic and clinical settings which facilitate the pursuit of excellence of mind, spirit, and body.

Goals

The goals of the Division of Medicine (DivMed) provide clear guidelines which address its purpose. These goals are:

• to provide an academic atmosphere conducive to scholarly achievement;
• to utilize the faculty, staff, and institutional resources of Barry University to enrich the didactic and clinical experiences of students;
• to provide role models by whose example the students may evolve as competent, ethical, and well-rounded professionals;
• to promote competitive attitudes in students while adhering to ethical standards for personal and professional behavior; and
• to encourage faculty and students to conduct primary research activities which enhance the delivery of health care.