Mission Statement

Mission Statement and Objectives

Our Mission and Vision:

We foster a collaborative environment centered in our tradition of Family Medicine while anticipating the changing needs of our community in order to cultivate compassionate, socially responsible leaders who create the future of healthcare for all.

Residency Objectives

The Family Medicine Residency at Central Maine Medical Center will graduate residents who are:

• Compassionate and caring physicians with good listening skills and clinical acumen.
• Holistic and collaborative in their approach to patient care with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Skilled in the use of evidence-based methodology and dedicated to lifelong learning.
• Able to communicate effectively and think critically.
• Aware and respectful of family systems, patient diversity and patient autonomy.
• Well-trained procedurally with a sound knowledge base.
• Actively involved in their communities with a commitment toward social responsibility.
• Exemplary professionals.
  Sponsoring Institution Mission Statement

  As the Sponsoring Institution, Central Maine Medical Center commits to fostering a high-quality, safe, and trustful clinical learning environment. We provide residents and fellows access to cutting-edge, comprehensive, compassionate, and culturally responsive educational programming.  Our team members promote professional identity development, emphasizing the importance of life-long learning skills and preparing skilled, ethical, innovative physicians who view themselves as agents of change in their communities and have the skills to practice in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern health care.