What drives us
At VCU School of Pharmacy, we are guided by our mission, vision and values.
Our Strategic Plan in Action is our roadmap to achieving our goals and consists of four strategic priority areas:
Read more about our strategic priority areas throughout this website, and read on below to learn about our mission, vision and values.
Mission
To achieve excellence in our Pharm.D., graduate and undergraduate programs through innovative education and leading-edge research. We achieve our mission by graduating outstanding future pharmacists and scientists who will improve human health, foster exemplary research and provide sustaining contributions to interprofessional patient care.
Vision
We will be a transformational leader in pharmacy education, clinical practice, and clinical and pharmaceutical research.
Values
- Innovation: I encourage innovation and ideas that advance the school’s mission.
- Personal growth: I pursue professional growth and personal development that drives excellence.
- Integrity and respect: I demonstrate ethical behaviors, personal responsibility and respect for others.
- Collaboration: I embrace interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration in patient care, teaching, learning and research.
- Inclusive excellence: I promote an environment of engagement and inclusion that values the diversity and contributions of our students, staff, faculty and administrators.
Learn more about how we're a leader among pharmacy schools - and who's on our leadership team.