It is the mission of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital to be a leader in the provision of world class patient care, teaching, research, and service to local, state, national, and international communities. The Hospital combines the best clinical and administrative practices of all its divisions to build upon each Center's strengths to become the premier integrated academic health center in the United States. In concert with its two affiliated medical schools, the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University (formerly known as Cornell University Medical College) and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, the Hospital is committed to providing High quality and compassionate patient care; Outstanding clinical education to physicians, biomedical scientists, and other healthcare professionals; Innovative healthcare research and scientific discovery; Responsible and proactive community service; Unmatched service to patients, families, and visitors; and A safe work environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity for career advancement to its staff.