At the University of Virginia School of Medicine, our primary purpose is to educate and train physicians and research scientists to help people achieve healthy, productive lives and advance knowledge in the medical sciences within a culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusiveness. The Department of Public Health Sciences mission is to provide excellence and leadership in innovative research, education, and community engagement strategies to advance clinical care, patient outcomes, and population health. We foster research and educational collaborations with clinicians, researchers and faculty members across the University, other professionals, and communities to improve health equity and overall population health and well-being.