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Our Guiding Principles

The CoxHealth Family Medicine Residency program in Springfield is grounded in a commitment to developing physicians who serve their communities with purpose and compassion. Our guiding principles shape how we teach, collaborate, and deliver patient-centered care every day.

Core Team Values

Humble

We are teachable, curious, and open to continuous improvement. We admit mistakes, ask for help, and offer sincere apologies and forgiveness. We give and receive constructive feedback, recognize the accomplishments of others, listen with intention, and show tolerance and respect. We neither diminish ourselves nor promote ourselves at the expense of others, consistently placing team success above self-interest.

Hungry

We are self-directed, engaged, and intrinsically motivated by purpose, mastery, and autonomy. We take ownership of our responsibilities without prompting, remain organized and forward-thinking, and work toward the mission with consistency and accountability — not driven by titles, recognition, or external rewards.

Smart (Emotional Intelligence)

We ask questions to learn, not to argue. We value the ideas of others, practice self-awareness, and communicate with truth, respect, and graciousness. We know when to listen and when to speak up, appreciate one another’s unique strengths, and contribute thoughtfully to a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Key Strategies

  • Our Mission

    To improve the health of the communities we serve.

  • Our Vision

    To be the best for those who need us.

  • Our Values

    Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.