The primary goals of the School of Medicine at SBU are to 1) advance the medical sciences by translating cutting-edge biomedical science into diagnostic, thera- peutic and prognostic advances, 2) develop a diverse cadre of caring and skilled physicians and biomedical scientists who are outstanding candidates for graduate and specialty training programs, 3) deliver compassion- ate clinical care in an efficient, state-of-the-art, safe and cost-conscious fashion, and 4) reach out to multiple commun