To double extramural funding in 5 years ( >$31 million in NIH funding),

To double medical research productivity, as measured by publications in peer reviewed research journals, in 5 years

To rank in the top 50% of medical schools in the United States in NIH funding in less than 10 years,

To be internationally recognized for research excellence in targeted areas as measured by several objective markers such as the number of faculty members,

To promote economic development in Mississippi through measurable research excellence.