UAB Medicine New Employee Guidebook UABHR-273_0405_RD5-SR-CMYK_ƒ-single | Seite 6

WHERE WE’RE HEADED
As the world of health care changes and presents new challenges, we must continually adapt,
innovate, and improve the way we do things at UAB Medicine. Our ultimate goal is to become the
preferred Academic Medical Center of the 21st century, which is refl ected in our AMC21 strategic
plan that serves as a roadmap to get us there.
What does it mean to be the preferred academic medical center of the 21st century?
U a B M e D I c I N e Wa N T s TO B e T h e P L ac e W h e r e :
U a B M e D I c I N e Wa N T s T O B e T h e P L ac e W h e r e :
Patients want to come for care
Employees want to work
Faculty want to practice and conduct research
Students, residents, and fellows want to learn
Donors want to give to a better future
Agencies providing grants want to partner with us to further medical advancements
We have developed a set of common goals and supporting initiatives that are aligned across
UAB Medicine to help us achieve our AMC21 goal. These pillar goals focus on:
QUALITY / Implement standards and systems to achieve the best results
ENGAGEMENT / Develop and strengthen relationships among patients, faculty, staff, and students
FINANCE / Attract and generate revenue, reduce costs, manage and invest wisely
ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE / Create a culture that promotes innovation, sets the
highest educational standards, and expands funded research
Which UAB Medicine leader greeted you today?