Our Principles

Our Mission

The charitable mission of Baystate Health is to improve the health of the people in our communities every day, with quality and compassion.

The mission of our Internal Medicine Residency Program is to train compassionate, skilled internists through comprehensive clinical education, professional development, and community engagement, while fostering scholarship, innovation, and resident well-being.

Our Commitments

In our Internal Medicine Residency Program, we are dedicated to taking exceptional care of our patients, our program, each other, and ourselves, all with compassion and kindness.

Our Aims

Our Internal Medicine Residency Program is committed to achieving several key aims to uphold the highest standards of education, patient care, and professional development. These aims include:

  • Clinical Excellence: Provide residents with comprehensive and rigorous clinical training to ensure they develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the highest standards of patient care.
  • Teaching and Mentoring: Enhance residents' teaching skills and prepare them to mentor future generations of healthcare professionals
  • Professional Development: Cultivate professional growth, leadership skills, and lifelong learning habits in residents
  • Research and Scholarship: Encourage a culture of inquiry and innovation through active engagement in research and scholarly activities
  • Resident Wellness: Promote resident well-being by supporting a healthy work-life balance and fostering a positive training environment
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Create an inclusive and diverse learning environment that respects and values the differences among residents, faculty, and patients
  • Community and Population Health: Instill a commitment to addressing health disparities and improving community health through outreach, advocacy, and public health initiatives

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