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).
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.