The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.

Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components — patient care, education and research — that together enhance our contribution to society. The three must remain intertwined and balanced to move us forward in a position of strength.

The synergistic combination of our patient care, education and research efforts is our strategic advantage.