15 YEARS OF MEDICAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Washington University of Health and Science (Belize) is the first among the growing number of international medical schools to adopt a competency-based curriculum that provides students with excellent clinical training balanced by developing strong interpersonal and professional skills.

MISSION STATEMENT & CORE VALUES

 WUHS (Belize) is a community of professionals committed to excellence in highly qualified students in medicine. Through life-long learning, research, and service, WUHS (Belize) challenges faculty, staff, students, and alumni to improve the well-being of the diverse community it serves.

Vision

WUHS (Belize) recognizes itself as a widespread leader- in education, research, clinical practice, and service.

Core Values

Integrity - Demonstrating respect, honesty, and professionalism.

Compassion

We are caring for students, patients, colleagues, and all humanity.

Excellence

We are achieving quality in all that we do

Collaboration

We are working with others to achieve mutual goals.

Intellectual Curiosity

We are pursuing personal and professional growth

Innovation

We are embracing new practices to improve outcomes.

Heritage

We are honoring the legacy of our past.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

 Washington University of Health and Science (Belize) believes in reaching beyond the boundaries of our campus to serve the needs of the people of Belize.
WUHS (Belize), faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to contribute through institutional partnerships, programs, and service-learning opportunities that significantly impact community organizations.

WUHS (BELIZE) IS COMMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY PRIORITIES:

● Addressing local community needs by supporting primary institutions and services within Belize, especially for underserved populations.

● Supporting Belize and the University’s immediate neighborhood.

● Promoting the health and wellness of the San Pedro, Ambergris Caye community.

● Sponsorship of Charitable Causes

● For organizations seeking University sponsorship (financial) of an event or program supporting the charitable cause(s).

Problem solving

WUHS (Belize) has developed a robust set of Problem-Solving values for students to embrace:

Professionalism

Innovative conduct and advancement to reflect excellence in education, research, and patient care.

Guiding Principles

Integrity embraces the very highest standards of ethical behavior and exemplary moral character.

Respect for individuals who are affiliated with, or come in contact with, WUHS (Belize) students, residents, fellows, faculty, staff, employees, partners, communities, patients and families.

Integrity that embraces the very highest standards of ethical behavior and exemplary moral character.

Diversity that is reflected in actions that appreciate all individuals.

Cooperation that is manifested by collegial communication and collaboration.