The mission of the Department of Pathology is to promote the health of all humankind and improve care of the ill through furthering the understanding, knowledge, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.  The department's central commitment is to the diverse and evolving discipline of pathology.  It accomplishes its mission through the teaching of students of all levels, conducting clinical and basic research, and providing service to patients, the University, and the greater community.  The department seeks to accomplish its mission in an outstanding fashion and to be recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for this excellence.  Central tenants of this mission are mutual respect and citizenship by its faculty and staff, and the concept that excellence denotes exemplary achievements and continuous improvement of quality.