Ohsu.edu brings together education, research, patient care and community service.
Each component has its own individual goals and mission, but all of them are bound together by a common vision that is to improve the well-being of Oregonians. Its fundamental purpose is to improve the health and well being of people in Oregon and beyond. OHSU is a ten-member of the Board of Directors nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the Oregon Senate. In addition, OHSU strives for excellence in education, research and scholarship, clinical practice and community service. Through its dynamic interdisciplinary environment, OHSU stimulates the spirit of inquiry, initiative, and cooperation among students, faculty and staff. Some examples of what OHSU strives to are: educate tomorrow’s health professionals, scientists, engineers and managers in top-tier programs that prepare them for a lifetime of learning, leadership and contribution; explore new basic, clinical and applied research frontiers in health and biomedical sciences, environmental and biomedical engineering and information sciences; deliver excellence in health care, emphasizing the creation and implementation of new knowledge and cutting-edge technologies and also lead and advocate for programs that improve health for all Oregonians, and extend OHSU’s education, research and health care missions through community service, partnerships and outreach. 
