IDMS

Mission, Vision and Values

MISSION

Our mission at the Institute of Dental and Medical Science's is to support students in achieving their educational and lifelong learning goals through an interactive training and academic partnership.

VISION

As leaders in healthcare education, the Institute of Dental and Medical Science's will lead by example by supporting and preparing students to contribute to and succeed in a complex world. We are committed to supporting the production of knowledge and upskills the clinicians to address the world’s problems and to effectively meet the challenges of our time.

VALUES

• Dedication:  We are dedicated to excellence in all areas of student success through a commitment to providing timely, practical, values-based support for the greater good of all students and colleagues.
  
  
• Impact: We strive to motivate and support students to achieve their academic and career goals, encouraging them to be global citizens through lifelong inquiry, development, and contribution.
  
  
• Collaboration: We recognise the innate merit of all members of our community by developing conscientious, engaged relationships with students and colleagues.
  
  
• Creativity: We seek to cultivate the inherent potential of our students and help them design their futures through thoughtful exploration and engagement.
  
  
• Empathy and Compassion: We value each member of our community and their lived experiences, seeking to gain awareness and understanding to empower others.
  
  
• Inclusion and Equity: We value the dignity, worth, and contributions of all individuals; engage thoughtfully and respectfully with a broad diversity of perspectives and experiences essential to intellectual growth; and foster an inclusive community in which all members can engage meaningfully and contribute to a community where all thrive