University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. **Mission** The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. **Vision** We shall be the premier cancer center in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research-driven patient care and our science. We are Making Cancer History®. **Core Values** Caring: By our words and actions we demonstrate caring toward everyone. - We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients, their loved ones and our colleagues. - We are respectful and courteous to each other and practice humility. - We promote and reward teamwork and inclusion. Integrity: We work together with professionalism to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve in all that we do. - We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our work – decisions and data – and for practicing our values and ethics. - We advocate for our workforce, for those we serve and for our community. - We communicate frequently, honestly, openly and responsibly. Discovery: We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge from different perspectives. - We encourage continuous learning, seeking out information and new ideas. - We team with each other to identify and resolve problems. - We seek personal growth and enable others to do so. Safety: We provide a safe environment — physically and psychologically — for our patients, for our colleagues and for our community. - We create a sense of security and empowerment and are committed to keeping one another free from harm. - We embrace a framework and best practices for the highest quality of care and service. - We inspire trust by modeling excellence in our work and acceptance of each person’s contributions. Stewardship: We protect and preserve our institutional reputation and the precious resources – people, time, financial and environmental — entrusted to us. - We prioritize the health and well-being of each other. - We act responsibly to safeguard the institution’s finances. - We ensure the proper care and use of time, data, materials, equipment and property afforded to us.