SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, is the only academic medical center in Central New York. It is also the region's largest employer with 9,460 employees.

Affiliated with the State University of New York, Upstate's mission is to improve the health of the community through education, biomedical research and health care.

Upstate Medical University's educational mission is anchored by its four colleges—Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Graduate Studies(biomedical sciences). Since 2006, student enrollment has grown by 30% as Upstate responds to the needs of the region.

As a biomedical research enterprise, Upstate focuses on the most prevalent human diseases, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, nervous system disorders, vision, and infectious diseases. The quest for treatments and cures is built upon expertise in structural, molecular and systems biology. Upstate also offers many clinical trials for patients.

The Upstate University Health System serves 1.8 million people, often the most seriously ill and injured, and includes Upstate University Hospital; Upstate University Hospital at Community Campus; Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, and numerous satellite sites.

SUNY Upstate Medical University's Mission

The mission of SUNY Upstate Medical University is to improve the health of the communities they serve through education, biomedical research and health care.

Upstate Medical University Vision Statement

United in expertise, compassion and hope to create a healthier world for all.

University Hospital's Vision Statement

• University Hospital will provide comprehensive, seamless and innovative patient and family centered health care to improve the health status of the communities we serve.
• University Hospital will be the preferred area employer by offering an environment where employees and volunteers are personally and professionally valued, recognized and supported.
• University Hospital will be a clinical center of educational and research excellence by continuously evaluating and adopting innovative practices in technology and health care.