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Office of Collaborative Excellence
Our Mission & Vision
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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
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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.
Latest News
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FEATURED
February 01, 2026
Lecture series creating insight, exploration, and reflection. Delve into the role each of us plays in creating an inclusive environment.
- September 14, 2026
Evolving Topics in Medicine: Panel Discussion Series
- August 05, 2026
Seeking Advisory Committee: Perspectives for Inclusion
- August 04, 2026
Holding Space: Learning How to Lean into Hard Conversations
- July 29, 2026
Future Health Innovators: Ob/Gyn Pathways for High School Students
- July 29, 2026
ACS Post-baccalaureate End-of-Year Celebration
- July 28, 2026
Local High School Students Explore Cancer Biology at Yale
Events Coming Up
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Yale Only Andrea Asnes, MD, MSW - Lotte Dyrbye, MD
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Oct 202626Monday
Yale Only Jeffrey S. Flier, MD
Nov 20264Wednesday
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Nov 202610Tuesday
Everyone Benjamin Doolittle, MD, MA Div
Nov 202618Wednesday
Yale Only Daryn David, PhD, PCC
Dec 20262Wednesday
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Program Participation
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Our programs are open to all members of the Yale School of Medicine community and participation is voluntary. We welcome engagement from students, staff, and faculty from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Offerings for working groups, teams, committees or classes.
Call the toll-free phone number: 877-360-YALE (staffed by live operators 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or via online reporting.