Peter Alan Bell

The strategic plan for Baptist Health Sciences University's College of Osteopathic Medicine (BUCOM) aims to develop clinically skilled, compassionate, and culturally competent physicians grounded in osteopathic philosophy. It focuses on training physicians to provide exceptional patient-centered care, emphasizing primary care and interprofessional team-based approaches to address community needs, especially for underserved populations. The plan includes initiatives to build a diverse student body, leverage the Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation's network for clinical rotations, support graduate medical education programs, and invest in infrastructure to achieve institutional excellence. Additionally, it seeks to advance research and innovation to improve health and wellness.

The Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (BUCOM) Strategic Plan 2022-2028, titled "Expanding Horizons in Medical Excellence," focuses on four key goals. Goal A aims to develop clinically skilled, compassionate, and culturally competent physicians grounded in osteopathic philosophy. Goal B emphasizes training physicians to provide exceptional patient-centered care, particularly primary care in underserved areas. Goal C focuses on investing in infrastructure, systems, and personnel to achieve institutional excellence and foster a positive work environment. Goal D prioritizes advancing research and scholarly activity to improve health and wellness. The plan leverages partnerships with Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation (BMHCC) to achieve these goals through initiatives focused on student recruitment and diversity, clinical rotations, graduate medical education expansion, research collaborations, and the development of a state-of-the-art facility.