Goals

The OCED has established the following goals in accomplishing its mission:

1. Build a physician workforce that is representative of a 21st century Kansas and the Nation
2. To increase the academic preparedness of the state's underrepresented and disadvantaged K-16 students for successful entry into KU School of Medicine.
3. To recruit well-qualified underrepresented and disadvantaged students to KU School of Medicine.
4. To promote and support diversity in the student body and to ensure an intellectually stimulating environment for the vigorous exchange of ideas, active learning and teamwork.
5. To provide a culturally embracing environment without fear of prejudice or negative action for students, faculty, trainees, staff and patients.
6. To ensure the success of underrepresented students in medicine.
7. To promote and support diversity in the faculty and trainees and to care for a diverse community and enhance the quality of care.
8. To promote and support the development of comprehensive, cutting-edge educational and research agendas.
9. To prepare culturally competent and clinically skilled leaders in the field of medicine.
10. To promote and support access to quality health for all people, especially the medically underserved and diverse populations of the state of Kansas.
11. We will help prepare students and faculty for leadership roles in the state of Kansas and for the future workforce and global economy.