Principles underpinning our vision and mission and achievement of goals are to:

• Advance the field of neurosurgery through innovative, collaborative research and discovery
• Advocate for and empower patient-centered care that respects patient autonomy and partnership
• Train outstanding surgeons, thought leaders and researchers in the neurosurgical field
• Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, accountability and ethical decision-making
• Lead in development of sustainable processes and systems to achieve highest practice standards and optimal patient outcomes
• Reinforce the balance between personal and departmental achievement
• Create an environment of trust by modeling respect, honesty, compassion and integrity