The Office of Academic Clinical Affairs

Reimagining health

Driving innovation and discovery through collaborations across the University, advancing interprofessional care and training, and being a strong partner to the state, industry and community.

Connect with OACA

The Office of Academic Clinical Affairs (OACA) advances the University of Minnesota’s clinical mission by:

serving as the front door for clinical work, research and training
bringing together and leveraging the strengths and talents across the University
connecting statewide to develop partnerships in clinical research, training and practice
offering the opportunity to expand how we think about health and health care to impact health and wellness across Minnesota.

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is built within the traditional homelands of the Dakota people. It is important to acknowledge the peoples on whose land we live, learn, and work as we seek to improve and strengthen our relations with our tribal nations. We also acknowledge that words are not enough. We must ensure that our institution provides support, resources, and programs that increase access to all aspects of higher education for our American Indian students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Initiatives

Priorities

Our areas of priority include rural health, child brain health, addressing gaps in health equity and disparities, and responding to the pandemic.

We support the University’s strategic plan and President Joan Gabel’s initiatives to ensure mental health and wellbeing on campus.

Land-grant university

All of our work must address issues of equity, diversity, and respect for the people who were displaced from the land upon which this land-grant university was founded. We know we will integrate environmental considerations to help preserve our planet.

Interprofessional Training, Research and Care

The Office of Academic Clinical Affairs provides leadership of and is home to these centers and institutes that facilitate clinical research and training at the University of Minnesota: