An Academic Health Sciences Centre within an Integrated Health System

Through multiple affiliations with research and education institutions, including the world-renowned McMaster University, and Mohawk College, we integrate life-changing research and deliver world-class education to benefit our patients and create a healthier community.

2025 Vision

With principles of mission-centred care, we will:

• Advance research and teaching excellence in our regional programs areas of specialty and across St. Joseph’s Health System.
• Grow and promote internationally recognized research that is impactful to our communities.
• Provide an outstanding educational experience for all of our learners and educators.
• Strengthen our partnerships with McMaster University and Mohawk College and our academic affiliates.

Areas of focus: How will we achieve our vision?

• Recruit, develop, recognize and retain within areas of research excellence.
• Equip our researchers, learners and educators with advanced technologies, tools and specialized supports.
• Recruit, develop, and recognize healthcare professionals who are outstanding educators.
• Support our learners, researchers and staff in their preparation to work in an integrated system.

Measurement: Examples of how we will track our progress

• Number of published articles and research grants.
• Learner satisfaction scores.