The College of Medicine has entered into a phase of unprecedented opportunity, innovation and growth. Throughout 2025 and beyond, the College will navigate challenges and advancements in academic medicine, while aligning the institution’s resources effectively. Together, the College community has worked to build the next roadmap for the institution’s success. This initiative began in January 2025 and will continue over the next five years. Phase 1: Report Out Phase 2: College Forward Implementation Planning Teams Phase 3: Outcomes, Synergies and Timelines Across Mission Areas Leadership Advisory Oversight Group and Task Forces Frequently Asked Questions Mission, Guiding Principles and Vision College Forward Task Force Missions Under the direction of a Leadership Advisory Oversight Group, four College Forward Task Forces were formed in January 2025 to: Outline short-term and long-term goals Set forth priorities and strategies for the first quarter of 2025 and beyond in a phased framework to align with the next five-year Strategic Plan Consider the College’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats within the academic medicine landscape Contribute to the roadmap for the College to navigate future challenges and advancements in academic medicine Establish strategic goals with clear, measurable objectives that include timelines and performance metrics to track progress and assess success The four College Forward Task Forces solicited input from various stakeholders such as physicians, researchers, administrators, interdisciplinary collaborators and community members to ensure alignment with overall priorities. A space analysis working group was established to study the use of College of Medicine research spaces and future needs. The College Forward Task Forces were formed on the four mission pillars of Strategic Plan 2030: Research and Innovation Medical School and Graduate School Education Faculty Affairs and Development Drexel Medicine and Clinical Data-Informed Decisions Help us to design our future. Send your questions, comments and ideas! The Strategic Plan 2030 is informed by a thorough and continuous analysis of internal performance data, market trends and external factors. The work will be done in collaboration leads within departments, programs and affiliate campuses that are identified in the plan, to align and implement strategic initiatives, as well as determine the tracking and measuring of progress.