1. NEUROSURGICAL PATIENTS IN MINNESOTA RECEIVE
THE SAFEST AND BEST CARE IN THE NATION. THE
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA IS A DESTINATION FOR
COMPREHENSIVE, COLLABORATIVE, PATIENT-
CENTERED CARE OF THE MOST COMPLEX
NEUROSURGICAL DISEASES. THROUGH RESEARCH
AND EDUCATION, WE LEAD THE DISCOVERY OF NEW
NEUROSURGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND IMPROVEMENT OF
PATIENT CARE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
OUR PATIENTS ARE OUR FIRST PRIORITY
WE PRACTICE INNOVATIVE, TEAM-BASED
NEUROSURGERY
WE TRAIN NEUROSURGICAL LEADERS WHO IMPROVE
OUR COMMUNITIES
OUR RESEARCH IMPROVES PATIENTS’ LIVES

2. Neurosurgical patients in Minnesota
receive the safest and best care in the
nation.
We are a destination for those seeking
outstanding neurosurgical care.
We produce important innovations in
neurosurgery and train the
neurosurgical leaders of tomorrow.

3. our patients are our first priority
we practice innovative, team-based
neurosurgery
we train neurosurgical leaders who
improve our communities
our research improves the lives of
patients

4. Maximizing Safety and Quality
Public and Professional Engagement
Cutting Edge Neurosurgical Training
Living the Life of Discovery
Continually Creating Excellence

5. Our patients
are our first
priority
We practice
innovative team
based
neurosurgery
We train
neurosurgical
leaders who
improve our
communities
Our research
improves the
lives of patients