Academics

Being involved in research is a testament of the integrity and validity of the institution.
Most major academic institutions are involved Ian some form or research. Conducting research and establishing findings allows an individual or institution to share these findings with the global health educational community. This greatly increases, the respectability and standing in the scientific community.
Being involved in research opens doors to per-curing funding and grants from various entities including those which are private and commercial.
Being involved in research is a declaration of the scientific dedication of the ongoing care/counseling.
Of great importance is that the institutions assumes the position of a private, research center, with all the intellectual and legal protections afforded to data that exist in similar venues worldwide.