Office of Collaborative Excellence

Together, we can overcome any challenge, create a legacy of excellence, and advance our school's mission with innovation, compassion, and transformative education.

Darin Latimore, MD, Deputy Dean

Dr. Latimore's Profile

Our Mission & Vision

At Yale School of Medicine, we pursue collaborative excellence through the intentional cultivation of a broad range of perspectives and experiences to advance the three pillars of our mission: educating and nurturing leaders in medicine and science, advancing discovery and innovation, and caring for patients with compassion while improving the health of all.

With the goal of elevating the next generation of leaders in medicine and science, we are committed to best practices in recruiting, supporting, mentoring, and sponsoring highly qualified and talented individuals. Our dedication to collaborative excellence is embodied by teams working closely together and using open, respectful communication to shape an interconnected, engaged, and productive community, which in turn allows individuals and innovation to thrive.

Through curiosity, partnership, and exchange of knowledge, our commitment to collaborative excellence is integral to enhancing the health and lives of those in New Haven and our regional, national, and global communities.

Guiding Principles

Recruitment
Inspire promising applicants from all backgrounds by sharing the remarkable stories and exceptional offerings of YSM.
Professional Development
Nurture the success of each member of the YSM community by providing mentorship, sponsorship, and collaborative opportunities.
Pathway Programs
Empower aspiring medical and biomedical graduate students with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship they need to excel in their future educational pursuits and achieve their dreams.
Community Building
Foster a vibrant and inclusive community by establishing and maintaining spaces for networking, collaboration, and sharing of all ideas, thereby advancing the global fields of patient care, medical education, and medical research.