Mission Vision & Values

Our Mission 

Our mission at Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (BUCOM) is to provide an exemplary model of education that prepares physicians to integrate the art and science of healing with their faith, calling and pursuit of excellence.

BUCOM prepares future physicians and scientists who are committed to improving the health of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi residents with a special emphasis on primary care in underserved urban and rural areas. To advance this mission, BUCOM develops clinically skilled, compassionate, and culturally competent physicians from  different backgrounds who are grounded in osteopathic philosophy and practices, and who are ready to meet future health care workforce needs. BUCOM will advance research, innovation, and discovery to improve health and solve current and future medical challenges.

Our Vision

The vision of BUCOM is to be distinguished regionally, nationally, and globally for excellence and innovation in osteopathic medical health education while preparing graduates to transform health care through exceptional patient-centered care. 

Shared Values

BUCOM shares the values of our larger learning community at Baptist Health Sciences University (BHSU), including integrity, professionalism, continuous improvement and service, as expressions of our Christian values. We foster a Christian environment where servant leadership is modeled in all aspects of learning, teaching, service and business.

Our Commitment to Fairness and Connection

At BHSU, we are a family. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents that our students, instructors and administrators invest in their work represents a significant part of, not only our culture, but also our reputation and achievement. The College of Osteopathic Medicine, along with Baptist Health Sciences University, is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an environment where all students are accepted and learn, grow and thrive. Faculty, staff, and student development provide ongoing opportunities for students to provide care in urban and rural communities. The College of Osteopathic Medicine also recognizes Baptist Memorial Health Care’s values of compassionate care and service, teamwork and trust, innovation and excellence, and respect for the individual and the value of belonging.