Our Mission
The association aims to foster the development of psychosomatic medicine. This includes the study, education, and application of knowledge and skills in the bio-psycho-social aspects of brain-behavior-health-disease relationships. The association also aims to encourage collaboration among researchers, educators, and practitioners of psychosomatic medicine worldwide and facilitate communication and collegiality among individuals and organizations that share or support the objectives of ICPM.
Values
As a nonprofit, member-focused association, ICPM is mission-oriented and values-driven. The values that inform Board policy and organizational activities include:
- Commitment to the public good
- Accountability to the members and to the public
- Respect for the worth and dignity of individuals
- Inclusiveness and social justice
- Respect for pluralism and diversity
- Transparency, integrity, and honesty
- Responsible stewardship of resources
- Commitment to excellence and to maintaining the public trust
- Commitment to the promotion of excellence in science
- Respect for all persons, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, age or national origin
- Commitment to serving the best interest of members and
the profession at large
