About Us

The Office of Professionalism at McGovern Medical School fosters a culture of integrity, compassion, service, and excellence throughout medical education. By integrating professionalism into the curriculum, strengthening community partnerships, supporting pathway programs, promoting a positive learning environment, and advancing scholarship, the office prepares future physicians to provide ethical, patient-centered care and lead with professionalism throughout their careers.

What Does Professionalism Mean To You?

McGovern Medical School embraces professionalism as central to our lives as physicians and a fundamental goal of our educational efforts. As such, professionalism is woven into every aspect of this institution. McGovern Medical School is driven by these professional aspirations:

• Values and Ethical Practices – priority of our patients’ and society’s best interest over our own
• Personal Competency – high standards of ability, knowledge, behavior, and well-being
• Formation of Our Professional Identities – respectful clinical practices and learning environments that shape our identities

McGovern excels by remaining focused on high-quality, respectful patient care, ethical research, inspirational teaching, and committed learners.