1) Develop and maintain educational
programs of the highest quality in psychiatric medicine, including but
not limited to undergraduate programs; postgraduate training; fellowship
training; continuing health education and community education.
2) Develop
and maintain excellence in research programs of national and international
calibre involving multiple aspects of psychiatric medicine and mental health
care.
3) Identify and endorse the highest standards of clinical care for
delivery by its members.
4) Participate actively in the planning, development,
delivery and evaluation of psychiatric medical and mental health services,
locally, provincially, regionally, nationally and internationally.
5) Develop,
promote and maintain a supportive work environment that recognizes no barriers
to demonstrated competency of individuals and which enhances their professional
growth and acknowledges their contributions.
6) Work actively to enhance
the role of psychiatry as a medical speciality in co-operative clinical,
teaching and research activities with other medical disciplines and health
professionals.
7) Be consistent with the Missions of Dalhousie University
and the Faculty of Medicine.
8) Abide by the rules and
regulations governing Departments within the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie
University.
To realize its mission, the
University Department of Psychiatry shall work cooperatively with health
care facilities, providers, social institutions, patients, their families,
and consumers, the university and its community, funding agencies, governments,
third party payers and other individuals, institutions or industries whose
interests are congruent with the vision and mission of the University Department
of Psychiatry.
