Perelman School of Medicine - Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy

**WHO WE ARE** The Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy is committed to cultivating a positive and supportive work environment and to promoting opportunity and growth for our members. We strive to create a culture grounded in mutual respect, collaboration, and shared purpose, where everyone feels empowered to contribute and grow. We value all members of our department, respect the differences and perspectives that each of us brings to our community, and prize curiosity about the world and an openness to views that may differ from our own. **WHAT WE DO** We work to build a thriving department and to improve health and wellbeing by: - Conducting rigorous scientific and conceptual research that will improve the health and wellbeing of both the population at large and those facing the most pressing health challenges. - Educating students, the public, and each other in ways that engage a wide variety of perspectives. - Engaging and partnering with communities at the local, state, national, and international levels to achieve their health goals. - Listening to each other, treating one another with respect, and encouraging debate and respectful expression of different viewpoints. - Mentoring, developing, and supporting people to learn, grow, and challenge themselves in service of improving health and wellbeing.