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Welcome from Mark

Welcome to University Health Network!

This is the first step of what we know will be an engaging and
exciting journey for you, filled with multiple opportunities to learn
and grow as you navigate your career. UHN is a world leading
organization where you can play to your strengths and expand your
horizons. Our commitment to excellence in patient care and
ground-breaking research and education has positioned us as a
national and international leader. Recently, Toronto General
Hospital was ranked as one of the top five hospitals in the world.
This prestigious recognition makes UHN the world’s top publicly
funded hospital and the No. 1 in Canada.

As you settle into your new role, here are a few things to keep in
mind:

 Connect with Your Team: Reach out to your colleagues and get to know the people you will be
working closely with. Building strong relationships fosters collaboration and enhances the UHN
experience.
 Learn About Our Values: Our primary value above all else is that the needs of patients come
first. Beyond that, UHN’s values include Safety, Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity,
Stewardship. Familiarize yourself with our core values - they guide our decisions and
interactions.
 Explore Our Sites: Take some time to explore our each of our sites to understand how UHN
offers dynamic environments where innovation thrives.
 Embrace Lifelong Learning: UHN is a place of continuous learning. Demonstrating a growth
mindset, learning and adapting to changing conditions and situations, experimenting with new
tools and technologies, and applying learning to new or unfamiliar situations are all expected
behaviours. We encourage you to chart your unique learning and development path at UHN.
 Make a Difference: You are joining a place where people are passionate about the work they do
and are always looking for ways to make healthcare better for the people we serve and people
around the world who may benefit from our innovations and discoveries. Remember that your
work directly impacts the lives of patients and their families. Every task, no matter how small,
contributes to UHN’s larger purpose.

We are excited to see you grow and thrive within our organization. If you have any questions or need
assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to your leader or a People and Culture team member.

We wish you a successful career at UHN and thank you for joining our team of talented and dynamic
professionals,
Executive Vice President, People & Culture

Mark Spencer (he/him)