Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (NMFF) is a faculty practice plan for the full-time faculty of Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Comprised of more than 650 physicians and other healthcare professionals, NMFF provides support for the clinical care activities of its members, a venue for medical education and clinical research, charitable outreach to the community and financial support for the academic mission of the Feinberg School of Medicine.

Our Mission To promote optimal health for our patients and the broader community by preventing and curing disease, providing high quality medical care, and supporting critical inquiry and continuous learning.

Core Commitments

1. To provide accessible, efficient, and effective medical care, with an emphasis on distinct interdisciplinary services that focus on the needs of the patient.
2. To maintain public and institutional trust by embracing the highest standards of integrity, transparency, accountability, and dedication to our mission.
3. To provide the best patient experience from the perspective of our patients and their families.
4. To recruit and retain the best talent, and foster physician and staff development to assure that we work at the forefront of medicine and science.
5. To train the next generation of clinicians and investigators, creating tomorrow’s leaders in medicine and research.
6. To be a leader in health care improvement through continued patient safety and quality improvement efforts.
7. To use research to create solutions for major health issues, including health care disparities and access to care.
8. To develop a diverse workforce whose talents, experiences and backgrounds will advance our mission.
9. To steward available financial resources responsibly to foster our overall mission and commitments, including research and education.
10. To collaborate effectively with the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and other campus partners to achieve the overarching strategic objective to be a top 10 academic medical center by 2020.

Our Motto Working Together for Our Patients

Our Values Compassion - Courtesy - Innovation - Integrity - Respect - Teamwork - Honesty - Loyalty