Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
2025-2029
The Imaging Sciences Strategic Plan at University of Rochester Medicine outlines how we will advance patient care, innovation, and community health over the next five years. Built on collaboration and rapid growth, this plan defines how we turn leading-edge imaging into better outcomes for the people we serve.
A Foundation of Growth and Innovation
From 2020 to 2025, the Department of Imaging Sciences doubled its study volume and expanded its team to meet growing demand. Today, we deliver advanced imaging services—including MRI, CT, mammography, and theranostics—while leading the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve accuracy, speed, and patient comfort.
This momentum positions us to move forward with purpose.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
The Department of Imaging Sciences will leverage cutting-edge technology, data-driven strategies, and compassionate, expert clinicians to deliver the highest standard of imaging care. We will solve all clinical questions posed by our referring providers and patients, advance impactful research, and educate the imaging professionals of the future.
Our Mission
To deliver outstanding diagnostic and therapeutic imaging services that improve the health of our communities and transform imaging care through unparalleled teamwork, innovation, and education.
What This Strategic Plan Will Do
This strategic plan serves as a roadmap to guide decision-making, investment, and accountability across the department. It aligns our people, technology, and resources to:
- Improve diagnostic accuracy and care delivery
- Expand access to advanced imaging across our region
- Accelerate research and innovation in imaging science
- Strengthen collaboration across clinical, academic, and community partners
Our Strategic Priorities
We are focused on three core priorities that will shape the future of imaging:
We
Grow
Our People
The department is strategically positioned to build robust training partnerships, support a thriving workforce, and advance a culture of scholarship and academic excellence. This initiative underscores the department’s dedication to professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.
We
Drive
Improvements in the
Health of our Communities
We are committed to driving transformative changes in population health and health equity through data-driven innovation, enterprise standardization, and patient-centered care. By leveraging advanced technologies, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and addressing systemic gaps in care, the department is positioned to deliver measurable improvements in health outcomes, operational efficiency, and equity.
We
Transform
the Field of Imaging
The Department of Radiology is strategically positioned to become a national leader in imaging innovation by advancing artificial intelligence (AI), strengthening translational research, and optimizing clinical operations. Through a comprehensive approach that integrates cutting edge technology, robust research infrastructure, and operational excellence, the department is poised to accelerate discovery, enhance patient care, and advance academic scholarship.
By the Numbers
$4M
Research Dollars
141
Faculty & Staff
32
Clinical Locations
1,122,151
Exams in FY25
Driving Accountability and Impact
This plan is designed to deliver measurable results. It outlines key initiatives, resource priorities, and performance metrics to ensure progress is transparent and aligned with our mission.
Success depends on shared effort. By working together across disciplines and communities, we will continue to push boundaries, improve care, and shape the future of imaging.
Looking Ahead
At University of Rochester Medicine, we are committed to advancing health through innovation and collaboration. This strategic plan reflects that commitment—turning vision into action and ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional care for every patient, every time.