Mission and Vision

The Med-Peds residency training program at MetroHealth exists to develop primary care and subspecialty physician leaders who unite with underserved patients and communities throughout Greater Cleveland. The program integrates compassionate patient care with advocacy, partnership, teaching and scholarship.

The program trains residents in unique aspects of population health through exposure to resources that address the patient’s social determinants of health. We emphasize emotional intelligence through reflection, personal understanding, self-actualization, cultural competency, and interpersonal communication etiquette.

In addition to strong patient care skills, our program supports service-learning through community outreach and relationship building with underserved patients and communities. This fosters a climate of shared learning experiences and uniquely positions our residents to advocate for the well-being of all whom we serve. 

Mission of the med-peds department

• Depth of Education
• Breadth of Understanding
• Expert Care for All

Vision of the med-peds department

• To be the most respected med-peds program known for comprehensive patient care, robust ambulatory teaching, strong leadership, specialty training tracks and community commitment.

Purpose of the med-peds department

• We provide expert care for all by embracing communities, complexities and challenges across life’s transitions for our patients, our hospital system, the next generation and ourselves.

Values of the med-peds department

• Build physician leaders
• Respect all
• Integrate life and work
• Dedication to accountability and advocacy
• Gumption
• Excellence
• Strong Communication

Residency program aims

• To master physician well-being and resilience to reduce depression and burnout, improve and maintain physical and mental well-being, and provide tools for providers to empower themselves and their patients.
• To inspire residents to create the structure, strategy, passion and culture necessary for continuous learning, reflection and self-discovery.
• To serve MetroHealth’s core patient population by emphasizing strong patient care skills, performing community outreach, and identifying and adjusting to evolving health care needs.
• To develop heath care leaders skilled in management, communication, emotional intelligence and adaptability.

Support for residents who work for justice in communities

The MetroHealth System and the department of internal medicine-pediatrics lead with our mission and values. The department is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive residency environment as regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, medical condition, age, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or military status or other legally protected characteristic. We welcome and encourage residents and faculty to address concerns and maintain an open and affirming leadership structure.

Faculty and residents are encouraged to speak out against injustice and express their views respectfully both in and out of the workplace without fear of retaliation. The department supports persons working for positive change in our communities including organizing and being actively engaged in open discussions via social media, non-violent protests and other forums. Faculty and residents who engage in assembly must do so outside of scheduled shifts and as private citizens unaffiliated with MetroHealth or the med-peds residency program.

The department is proud to support all persons who work toward a greater humanism where all persons are seen, heard and valued. The leadership team trusts residents to do what is right by creating a world where all persons are treated with dignity and respect. The residency program encourages residents to volunteer in disadvantaged communities, vote in elections, and build societies with greater understanding and empathy to promote all in our communities to reach their maximum potential.