Mission, Vision, & Values

We improve lives.

Thomas Jefferson University is a national leader in professional education, preparing students for the future of work, while also engaging in groundbreaking research and creative discovery. Dedicated to inclusive and experiential learning, Jefferson fosters transdisciplinary collaboration, embraces social responsibility, and celebrates the value of diverse identities and perspectives. 

Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value.

Values
Values guide our decisions, actions and culture. They create a common language that helps us come together as one Jefferson.

Habits
Habits transform how we work and make our values come to life. Habits are simple actions that, when practiced regularly, will change the way we work together as colleagues and teams.

Jefferson holds itself accountable, at every level of the organization, to nurture an environment of inclusion and respect, by valuing the uniqueness of every individual, celebrating and reflecting the rich diversity of its communities, and taking meaningful action to cultivate an environment of fairness, belonging & opportunity.