University of cincinnati physicians, INC. (the corporation) is operated exclusively for educational, charitable, and scientific purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 to conduct and support activities for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, and to carry out the purposes of the university of cincinnati, principally with respect to the university's college of medicine by supporting its education and teaching, patient care, and community service responsibilities. UCP's mission is to deliver excellent clinical care and to support the healing, teaching, and research mission of the university of cincinnati college of medicine.