The mission of Vanderbilt VUMC is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, training and research. Through the exceptional capabilities and caring spirit of its people, VUMC is a comprehensive facility leading in the delivery of exemplary health care while improving the lives of individuals and communities regionally, nationally and internationally. We combine transformative educational programs, compelling scientific discoveries and distinctive personalized care to achieve this goal. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the Southeast choose VUMC for their health care because of our leadership in diverse areas from transplantation to outpatient ambulatory care, our medical science and our dedication to treating patients.