Welcome to the University Health Sciences Council at Penn State

Developing, recommending and promoting initiatives across the University to advance health sciences education, research, service and outreach. 

Message from the UHSC Chair

Harold Paz, MD, MS

Welcome to our University Health Sciences Council website, your comprehensive gateway to Penn State’s many diverse biomedical and life sciences endeavors.  More...

Formation of the University Health Sciences Council

Penn State President Graham B. Spanier announced the formation of the University Health Sciences Council in October 2006. The council, which will build on the work of the Health Sciences 2020 team, will:

• Develop a health sciences strategic plan for Penn State with measurable goals and objectives which identifies necessary steps, responsible individuals and specific timelines.
• Recommend areas for investment of resources to advance the University in its health sciences education, research, service and outreach missions.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for alignment of campuses, colleges, schools, programs and institutes to create new synergies for Penn State to optimize the use of existing resources.
• Collect and disseminate information on health science programs that benchmarks Penn State against its peers.
• Foster a culture of collaboration at Penn State in the health sciences.