Doctor of Osteopathic Class of 2023 Vision Statement

As we enter a profession at the intersection of science and ser vice, we the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of Twenty Twenty-ree, promise to use our minds and hands, harnessing the power of touch to deliver competent, empathetic, and osteopathic care to prevent and treat illness.

We promise to honor the inherent dignity in each person. We will ser ve as advocates for our patients, always championing their wellness in mind, body, and spirit. We commit to building partnerships, rooted in trust, to empower our patients. We will respect and embrace the uniqueness of each individual, and work tirelessly to help them navigate the socioeconomic determinants of health.

We promise to respect each other as equals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive community We will continue to grow into physicians who are as committed to life-long learning as we are to educating others. We will celebrate each other’s’ successes, and provide a safe environment to learn from our mistakes. We will hold each other accountable for maintaining the highest level of integrity in our academic and professional pursuits.

We strive to create mutually beneficial relationships with our faculty and colleagues by remaining coachable and open to constructive criticism We promise to utilize the knowledge and advice of our mentors to improve patient care. We will remain grateful for our faculty’s guidance and trust our osteopathic education in practice.

As we enter the profession, we recognize that being selfless ser vants requires caring for ourselves first. We understand that our knowledge is only as good as our ability to effectively communicate it with those who need it most We will strive to embrace our vulnerability to cement a trusting partnership with our patients and colleagues. We will remember our unique journeys, recognizing that they help shape our individual identities as osteopathic physicians.

As members of the Class of Twenty Twenty-ree, we promise to use our platform as physicians with humility We will fulfill our social responsibility and adapt to a changing healthcare system. We will maintain and uphold these principles instilled in us, always appreciating and honoring those who shape us into compassionate healers. We will continue to evolve as people and practitioners, embracing our humanity as we learn to treat the human body.