In May 2024, the Department of Ophthalmology and Scheie Eye Institute began our strategic planning process and charged five working groups to develop goals and strategies towards our vision. We gathered input from a breadth of roles, disciplines, and experts and thought deeply about the future of Ophthalmology.
Our Mission:
The Scheie Eye Institute at Penn Medicine offers a breadth of exceptional patient care through cutting-edge research, collaboration, training the next generation of clinicians and scientists, and prioritizing community partnerships.
Our Vision:
Transforming eye care through innovative discoveries to preserve and restore vision and health for our patients, our community, and the world.
Our Values:
Excellence, Community Engagement, Collaboration, Respect, Accountability, Compassion
Together, we have placed emphasis on the following specific goals and tenets:
-
Faculty and Staff Engagement
Increase faculty and staff
satisfaction and morale.
Create a culture of continuous
learning and growth.
- Clinical Operations
Become a leader in access
to eye care in the tri-state region.
Become a leader in alternative care models for eye care.
Optimize clinic efficiency.
- Culture of Quality
Foster a culture of quality
and safety throughout the
department.
Lead in quality and safety
nationwide.
- Research Discoveries
Pioneer translational
research discoveries.
Maximize NIH and other
funding department-wide.
- Educational Experience
Create an educational
system that supports the
growth and professional
development of learners and
staff, while improving patient
engagement.