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The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is the largest component of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and is at the center of OU Health, the state's most comprehensive academic health system. Our mission is leading health care in patient care, education and research. Through our combined efforts, we strive to improve the lives of all people. Our vision is to be the premier institution for advancing medical care, education and research in the state, and to be among the leaders nationally. Our goals are Uncompromising Quality, Exceptional Service, Innovative Education, Advancing Knowledge, and Institutional Strength. We believe that caring for our patients must be at the center of all we do.

21

Academic Departments

700+

Medical Students

1,900+

Faculty Members

Est. 1900

Years Training Physicians

Dr. Dunn's journey to leadership at the college is marked by a pursuit of excellence. Prior to joining OU, he served as a trailblazing figure in neurosurgery and academic medicine. As an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and director of the Center for Pituitary and Skull Base Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dr. Dunn gained national recognition for his expertise in complex brain tumors, particularly those in the skull base and pituitary region. He has published widely on these topics and on the role of genomic alterations in tumor natural history, and has lectured around the world.

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Our Mission

Leading health care — in patient care, education and research. Through our combined efforts, we strive to improve the lives of all people.

Our Vision

To be the premier institution for advancing medical care, education and research in the state, and to be among the leaders nationally.

Our Goals

  • Uncompromising Quality
  • Exceptional Service
  • Innovative Education
  • Advancing Knowledge
  • Institutional Strength

Our Core Values

  • We believe that caring for our patients must be at the center of all we do.
  • We act with honesty and integrity.
  • We respect our colleagues and co-workers.
  • We magnify our effectiveness through teamwork.
  • We improve continually through harnessing innovation and encouraging high performance.
  • We believe in open and effective communication.
  • We are committed to providing outstanding educational programs.
  • We will be a leader in the advancement of basic, translational and clinical research.
  • We embrace our social responsibilities with pride.