Knowledge-Related Competencies |
Skill-Related Competencies |
Values and Attitudes-Related Competencies |
1. Acquire, integrate, and apply knowledge of biomedical science to the care of patients. |
6. Obtain and perform a complete, systematic, patient centered, history and physical examination integrating the scientific foundations of medicine with clinical reasoning skills. |
17. Appreciate the clinical virtues and ethical dimensions of the patientphysician relationship by demonstrating integrity, excellence in care, accountability, trust, respect, compassion and humility. |
2. Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a commitment to learning, critically evaluate new knowledge and determine its relevance to the clinical problems of individual patients. |
7. Integrate patient data to formulate an accurate assessment and develop a prioritized differential diagnosis, and recognize a patient who requires urgent evaluation and treatment. |
18. Demonstrate altruism through a commitment of service to the profession and society and advocate for all, especially the vulnerable and disenfranchised. |
3. Apply principles of epidemiological sciences to implement strategies to prevent disease and promote the health of patients and populations. |
8. Form clinical questions, identify and evaluate appropriate information resources, and apply evidence-based principles for the benefit of individual patients. |
19. Maintain personal well-being while balancing the demands of a professional work ethic and commitment to self. |
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological, socioeconomic, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of human health and illness. |
9. Select and interpret common diagnostic and screening tests, integrate and apply the results in the process of clinical problem solving and in developing and managing a safe and cost-effective treatment plan. |
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5. Evaluate the current health care system and identify strategies to improve the organization, financing and delivery of safe and effective health care. |
10. Perform general clinical procedures required to provide basic patient care and inform the patient of the risks and benefits of tests and procedures. |
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11. Present an accurate assessment of a patient encounter and document the encounter in the patient record to achieve a shared understanding of the patient’s condition with members of the health care team, patients and families. |
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12. Participate as a contributing and integrated member of an interprofessional team and practice effective communication to assure safe transition of patient care. |
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13. Effectively communicate with patients, their family members and caregivers and encourage them to engage in their own care, with sensitivity to patient diversity, community health influences and values. |
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14. Educate patients, colleagues, and the community. |
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15. Identify and report system failure and contribute to a culture of patient safety and quality improvement. |
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16. Demonstrate independent learning and critically assess the limits of one’s knowledge, skills, and values, using a reflective process in the journey of professional identity formation. |
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