ACU's Principles

All members of society should have access to affordable quality health care.

ACU values and supports transdisciplinary care.

Health Care should be delivered by culturally competent, community-responsive health care professionals.

Clinicians who care for underserved populations need to be nurtured and supported in their efforts, because of the unique stresses and personal challenges involved in their work.

Competent clinical practice requires a specialized body of knowledge and skills not traditionally addressed in professional school curricula.

Population-based research is essential for the improvement of the health status of underserved populations.