Introduction

MISSION STATEMENT

To promote excellence in Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education (OGME) to ensure accredited post-doctoral programs and success for residents defined as personal and professional growth and achievement of AOA core competencies with our accredited partner programs.  

VISION STATEMENT

To provide an environment which fosters the development of new ideas, technologies, and scholarships in post-doctoral osteopathic medical education.

VALUE STATEMENT

OPTI-West places high value on the commitment of its partners to quality Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education. It is pledged to providing its partners with a quality evaluation program that will ultimately provide insight and oversight of learning and education outcomes. OPTI-West and its partner institutions are committed to providing an academic and employment environment in which all staff and employees are treated with respect and dignity. It is our policy that no one shall be excluded from participation or subject to discrimination because of race, sex, color, creed, handicap or national origin. Inquiries regarding this policy may be made to, the Director of Human resources of western University or the Director of Civil rights, United States Department of Education.