Preface
Mission Statement
The mission of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is to train the next generation of leaders in scientific and clinical discovery, innovation, education, health policy, clinical care, and advocacy, in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.
Statement of Accreditation
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is chartered by Board of Regents of the State of New York and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is recognized as an institutional accreditor under the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Additionally, all degree-granting programs of the Graduate School have been approved by the New York State Department of Education as having met specific academic quality standards. Where required, programs of the Graduate School also possess program-specific accreditations from national professional societies dedicated to their respective fields, such as The Council on Education for Public Health accreditation for our MPH Program and The Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) for our Genetic Counseling program.
GSBS Statement of Committment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences seeks to redefine “excellence” by promoting a nurturing and supportive environment that allows all members of our community to thrive and to become leaders in the effort to achieve equity in science and medicine. Diversity in our community will stimulate innovation in research, strengthen our education, inspire collaboration and creativity, and address inequities in the practice of scientific research.
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