SOM Purpose, Mission and Vision
Purpose
The purpose of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is to teach students, train residents, care for patients, and improve the practice of medicine.
Mission
To provide excellence in patient care, create a model teaching environment and strive to meet the primary and specialty care needs of the community, as we encourage scholarship and research among our faculty and students.
Vision
The School of Medicine will be recognized nationally as a top ranked medical school.