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131. UNIVERSITY VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES1.1 VisionTo be a leading medical and health sciences University in the UAE dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence by fostering, disseminating, and applying knowledge and intellectual values to ensure an enriching future for the student community and preparing them to join the medical and health sciences field of the 21st Century.1.2 MissionRAK Medical and Health Sciences University is committed, through its offering of academic programs in the medical and health sciences fields, to prepare both undergraduates and graduates of either sex and of all Nationalities in developing critical practice skills and latest knowledge. This will equip them with knowledge, practical and clinical skills and enabling them to make a valuable contribution to patient and health care as individuals and as responsible members of society for the communities of not only Ras Al Khaimah, but also UAE along with the neighboring Gulf countries. The University is also committed to contributing to the advancement of knowledge through its support for research conducted by its faculty and students, and the promotion of lifelong learning bound by ethical clinical practice.1.3 Core ValuesRAKMHSU%u2019s eight values underpin the way in which it conducts all of its activities and contributes to the achievement of its Vision and Mission.1)Collegiality2)Honesty and Integrity3)Equity4)Agility5)Excellence6)Student Centricity7)Lifelong Learning8)Innovation1.4 Strategic Goals and Objectives Goal 1:To ensure that it offers academic programs in medical and health sciences of high quality, which are recognized locally, regionally, and internationally.