We are a place that is defined by its missions, and the work of fulfilling our missions never stops. Our primary mission-the ... education of the next generations of physicians and scientists, was given a big boost this past academic year with the opening of the new Medical Education Center. For years, faculty, students, and staff had worked tirelessly to construct the integrated curriculum and now it has a home that suits its needs, a place designed for the increased use of small group learning and educational technologies. At the same time, the improvements to our medical campus have facilitated the physical integration of our academic health center, one only has to stand for a moment in the concourse corridor and view the bustle of people walking back and forth between classrooms and labs of the medical school complex to see how tied we are to the task of serving the health care needs of our community. At any particular moment, there are hundreds of stories to be told about the efforts of students and medical educators, the work of researchers, the care rendered by physicians, and the connections this institution has with its surrounding communities. What is shown here is just a small representation of the difference made by the people of the College of Medicine. Our influence is far-reaching and ongoing. We have the most comprehensive team of all the health care professionals who work as a team to bring the most advanced care to each patient. My thanks go to the many people and organizations who have generously supported our health system. We are strongly on course to fulfill our important work and I am grateful to all our supporters. read more