Through care, curing, compassion, and hope, we will improve the lives of our patients, their families, our department team members, our community, and the world. We are driven to improve every life at the Department of Surgery with our commitment to innovative surgical care, curing through discovery, enlightening tomorrow’s leaders, and daring to be exceptional. Our focus on patient care, education, and research will lead to innovative discoveries and promote quality care and safety for our patients.