Promote the delivery of clinical diagnostic services in a comprehensive, coordinated and cost effective manner.

• Pursue basic scientific inquiry into the pathologic basis and mechanisms of human disease
• Emphasize the importance of clinical and translational research and facilitate the rapid application of new discoveries, technology and other innovations in to the diagnosis and care of patients
• Educate students and physician trainees to deliver clinical services of the highest quality.
• Facilitate career development of an academic faculty with a broad range of professional interest and skills; enable mentoring at all career level; foster diversity among the faculty, trainees and employees.
• Foster an intellectually stimulating environment and collegial workplace that promotes broad collaboration across the clinical, educational and research missions.

The SGMC &RF department of pathology seeks to engage in full spectrum of pathology education, research and clinical services of the highest quality through:

• A commitment to excellence
•  Strong clinical collaboration and consultation in patient care
• A continuous search for new knowledge
• Sensitivity to the needs of patients, students, trainees, faculty and the community
• The judicious use of resources