Our Mission
Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) is committed to training the next generation of physicians through a rigorous and innovative curriculum, equipping them to meet the evolving demands of the medical field and excel as outstanding patient-centered MDs serving the public. WAUSM offers this opportunity to qualified, diverse, and often underrepresented medical students.
Our Core Values
- Excellence in medical education and student services.
- Service to patients and local and global communities.
- Integrity embracing the highest standards of ethical behavior and moral character.
- Collaboration in pursuit of medical education.
- Diversity in faculty, staff, and students.
- Respect for all individuals regardless of affiliation.
Our Approach
Our curriculum has been built to meet these goals and is intended to provide students with the academic knowledge, clinical skills, and patient-centered focus needed to lead within their place of practice and community. Students will learn within an integrated, collaborative environment that emphasizes thinking skills and application of knowledge to solve problems and become continuous learners. Through this student-centered, team-based approach, students will learn to connect theory to practice and locate the most current evidence in support of clinical care, thus providing them with the tools to succeed in modern clinical settings and become outstanding physicians of the future.