To emerge as one of the foremost medical schools in the country and provide excellent educational, research, specialty and primary care opportunities in the region to become a leader in research discoveries and improve scientific knowledge; using it to improve patient care and incorporate it in practice towards prevention of diseases to be identified as an Institution known for integrity, ethical and professional conduct.
SVS aims to provide an integrated learning environment in which students are introduced to the principles of scientific and clinical medicine practice even as it develops every student at three levels
* An understanding of and respect for the rights of patients including patient choice,
dignity and privacy.
* The ability to communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds including the
ability to listen to, respond to, inform and understand the patient’s perspective.
* The ability to advocate appropriately on behalf of the patient.
* An understanding of factors affecting human relationships and the psychological,
cultural and spiritual well-being of patients.
* The ability to perform relevant medical procedures effectively and safely, with
due regard for the patient’s comfort including important emergency and life-saving
procedures
* An understanding of the diverse roles and expertise of doctors.
* An understanding of the potential conflicts of interest that may confront doctors.
* An understanding of and ability to apply the principles of ethics in the provision
of health care and research.
* The ability to give effective feedback to colleagues in order to help them improve
their performance.
* An appreciation of the responsibility to maintain standards of medical practice
at the highest level throughout a professional career.
* An understanding of the roles, responsibilities and expertise of all health professionals,
and how they work in teams to deliver health care.
* An understanding of the principles of continuity and coordination of health care.
* An understanding of the determinants of a well society and the economic, political,
psychological, social and cultural factors that contribute to the development and
persistence of health and illness.
* Commitment to practice medicine in an environmentally responsible way.