VISION STATEMENT To establish a health and life sciences university that inspires, motivates and empowers students to become excellent physicians, scientists and leaders. MISSION STATEMENT To educate students in accordance with the highest professional standards, advance medical research and cultivate relationships with the community. The University's goals include: To establish a school of medicine that educates students in medicine, including promising students from the Inland Empire, and that encourages graduates to practice medicine in their communities; To develop other educational programs in the health care sector including the training of physician assistants, physical therapists, radiology technicians and medical informatics; To develop world-class research and educational programs in partnership with organizations involved in biotechnology, nanotechnology and information technology; and To encourage the local business community, educational institutions and government to participate in public and private partnerships.