Evara Health Institute strives to create an educational environment that reflects and instills its core values. The following overarching objectives emanate from our core values and shape our organizational culture, direct our Institute operations, and inform our curricular and extracurricular endeavors with the goal that they are manifested in the lives of our Institute team and graduates.

• Service to Community: Graduates will regard themselves first and foremost as community service providers. They will actively advocate for access to quality care for vulnerable and underserved populations and work to eliminate barriers to care across the community.
  • Evara Health Institute works to systematically identify and eliminate barriers that hinder individuals from engaging in training programs. Through proactive measures such as flexible scheduling, blended learning options, culturally responsive curriculum, and personalized support services, we aim to create an environment where every aspiring healthcare professional, regardless of background or circumstance, can readily embark on their educational journey and thrive in their pursuit of excellence.

• Clinical Competence: Graduates will showcase a solid understanding of evidence-based healthcare practices, utilizing their comprehensive knowledge to handle complex medical situations with precision, administer effective treatments, and make informed decisions that align with best practices in patient care.
  • Evara Health Institute provides all students with intentionally designed simulated clinical practice, in-facility externships, and other hands-on experiences that allow them to become proficient in technical skills relevant to their chosen healthcare field, including but not limited to medical procedures, diagnostic tools, patient care techniques, and equipment operation. These experiences prepare students to practice within real-world healthcare settings, fostering confidence and competence to make informed decisions and provide safe and effective patient care within the scope of their training.

• Critical Thinking and Sound Judgement: Graduates will exhibit the ability to critically analyze situations, synthesize information, and make sound clinical judgments. They will be skilled in identifying challenges, devising appropriate interventions, and adapting their approach as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Evara Health Institute team members model sound critical thinking skills and a commitment to creative problem solving. Recognizing the importance of these skills within the healthcare field, faculty deliver instruction built to reflect the complexity of providing high-quality patient care and integrate realistic application opportunities that require students to analyze complex healthcare situations, identify potential issues, and devise appropriate solutions to foster independent and thoughtful decision-making.

• Patient-Centered Care: Graduates will demonstrate unwavering compassion towards patients, their families, and the community at large, fostering an environment of empathy and trust. They will prioritize patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological well being of patients, going beyond medical treatment to actively listen to patients and provide them with comfort, support, and understanding.
  • Every member of the Evara Health Institute community is expected to communicate with others in an empathic, respectful, and culturally sensitive manner. Faculty and staff model and teach empathy and communication skills to foster a warm and welcoming learning environment, develop students’ ability to establish trusting relationships, and effectively convey information to patients, families, and fellow healthcare professionals. The critical nature of comprehensive patient- centered care is emphasized daily and woven into the Institute’s curriculum and instruction.

• Team Collaboration: Graduates will embrace a multidisciplinary team approach to healthcare, demonstrating their capacity to work harmoniously with colleagues from diverse healthcare backgrounds to achieve integrated patient care and improved outcomes. They will contribute their unique skills to create comprehensive solutions that address complex health challenges.
  • Evara Health Institute maintains an inclusive teaming model that seeks diverse perspectives, promotes collaboration, supports thoughtful decision-making, and fosters engagement. Faculty provide explicit instruction in the skills necessary to work efficiently and harmoniously within interdisciplinary healthcare teams and provide ample opportunities for students to practice these skills through experiential learning activities.

• Compliant and Ethical Behavior: Graduates will uphold the highest ethical standards in their clinical practice, demonstrating integrity, honesty, and respect for patients’ autonomy and rights. They will serve as positive role models within the healthcare industry and inspire others to pursue careers that prioritize community service and compassionate care. They will navigate complex ethical dilemmas with sensitivity and professionalism.
  • Evara Health Institute embodies the values of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct. Institute faculty and staff are well-versed in rules, regulations, laws, and standards that govern and guide their field and closely follow policies and procedures that ensure compliance. Faculty provide direct instruction in relevant healthcare laws, regulations, ethical principles, and professional standards including those related to patient rights, confidentiality, and safety. Students are provided multiple opportunities to practice compliant behavior and sound ethical decision- making via simulated practice activities.

• Cultural Competence: Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of social determinants of health and the impact of poverty on patients’ access to healthcare services and health outcomes. They will actively contribute to fostering environments that prioritize empathy, respect, and culturally competent communication, ensuring the provision of compassionate, patient centered care for individuals from all walks of life.
  • Evara Health Institute’s community is comprised of individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, all of which are welcomed and valued. Faculty deliver culturally competent curriculum and instruction to develop students’ understanding of cultural, social, and economic factors that influence access to care and impact health outcomes, enabling students to provide patient centered care for a diverse patient population.

• Professional Growth Mindset: Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, staying abreast of the latest advancements in healthcare practices and technologies. They will actively seek opportunities to innovate and implement evidence based approaches to enhance patient care and community health.
  • Evara Health Institute fosters a culture of growth mindset, encouraging our students, faculty and staff to embrace challenges, view setbacks as opportunities for learning, and persistently strive to expand their horizons. The pursuit of excellence, both personally and organizationally, is evident and ongoing. Faculty and staff model and teach self assessment and reflection, work to normalize struggle as a natural and expected part of the learning process, and promote the power of lifelong learning.