The mission of Ponce Health Sciences University is to provide high quality education, research and health services in medicine, biological sciences, etc. The PHSU vision is to be recognized as a prestigious academic center and to become a high quality health sciences university.

PHSU commits to its mission and the accomplishment of its vision by striving to fulfill the following institutional goals:

1. To continue its commitment to excellence in educational achievement by recruiting outstanding students and faculty, providing the appropriate resources for the development of high quality academic programs.
2. To expand its academic and professional educational offerings to include other health related fields.
3. To enhance recognition of the institution’s commitment to excellence in basic and clinical research, scholarship and creative pursuits, supporting existing investigators and recruiting new highly qualified researchers.
4. To expand and improve its high quality medical, mental health, diagnostic and therapeutic services.
5. To continue to be an institution that prepares ethical professionals and scientists that contribute to society in general and to Puerto Rico in particular.