Mission & Program Aims

Mission Statement

As part of HCA Healthcare we are driven by a single mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. We are committed to training colon and rectal fellows committed to delivering healthcare as it should be: patient-centered and for the good of all people, no matter their circumstance. The strength of our training program is the tremendous depth and breadth of our clinical care. We provide an academically and clinically rigorous training program in colon and rectal surgery. Our dedicated faculty supported by the significant resources of HCA Healthcare GME provide our trainees with the basic and clinical knowledge, procedural skills, clinical judgment, professionalism, and the interpersonal skills necessary for a successful career and to develop as a leader. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad clinical exposure in acute and chronic care occurring in the inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as extensive experience in appropriate procedures. We are also committed to nurturing a robust interest in scientific investigation and evidence based practice​.

Program aims

  1. Provide a comprehensive curriculum to develop compassionate, highly competent, patient-centric, and ethical surgeons with expertise in disease prevention, and expertise in the diagnosis and management of patients with various conditions.
  2. Develop the skills necessary to accurately diagnose and treat patients with acute and chronic illness.
  3. Provide fellows with the tools to develop relationships and collaborate with colleagues across the professional continuum.
  4. Provide fellows with the tools to have a strong impact on public health through community education and to become advocates for disease prevention.
  5. Graduate well-rounded physicians who successfully incorporate scholarly activity into their evidence-based practice.
  6. Establish a strong foundation and promote lifelong collegial mentorship to help develop the future leaders.
Accreditation ID # 0604912060
Program Code 1730060F0

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Utah Healthcare Institute/St Mark's     Colon & Rectal Surgery     1250 East 3900 South, Suite 320     Salt Lake City, UT   84124