University of Connecticut Health Center
The University of Connecticut Health Center is a vibrant organization composed of the School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, John Dempsey Hospital, the UConn Medical Group, UConn Health Partners and University Dentists. Founded in 1961,
the Health Center pursues a mission of providing outstanding health care education in an environment of exemplary patient care, research and public service. The Health Center’s 206-acre campus is situated around a wooded hilltop in the beautiful, historic community of Farmington. From this vantage point, the skyline of Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, can be seen about eight miles to the east. The University’s main campus is in Storrs, about 30 miles east of Hartford. With approximately 5,000 employees, the Health Center is Connecticut’s 16th largest employer and an important contributor to the local and regional economy.
The University of Connecticut Health Center is dedicated to helping people achieve and maintain healthy lives and restoring wellness/health to maximum attainable levels. In this quest, they will continuously enable students, professionals and agencies in promoting the health of Connecticuts citizens. They will consistently pursue excellence and innovation in the education of health professionals; the discovery, dissemination and utilization of new knowledge; the provision of patient care; and the promotion of wellness. The University of Connecticut Health Center will be nationally recognized for improving the health of the citizens of Connecticut through innovative integration of research, education and clinical care. The best students will want to attend their schools and the most skilled faculty and staff will want to join their organization.
They will be an indispensable partner to the State in healthcare policy development. They will make significant contributions to the improvement of the health of Connecticut citizens, particularly in underserved communities. They will be financially strong.
For more information, please visit http://www.uchc.edu