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Program Competencies


Program Competencies
Program Competency Domain Description
Medical Knowledge
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of biomedical, clinical, social, and behavioral sciences and their application to patient care
Clinical and Technical Skills
  • Demonstrate proficient medical and surgical procedural skills essential to entering clinical practice
  • Perform a thorough history and physical examination
  • Accurately order and interpret diagnostic testing
Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Systemically evaluate patient presentations to develop a prioritized differential diagnosis
  • Integrate diagnostic findings with clinical reasoning to formulate evidence-based treatment plans
  • Recognize urgent or emergent conditions and respond with appropriate clinical interventions
  • Adjust management plans based on patient response, clinical guidelines, and available resources
Interpersonal Skills
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills with patients, their families, and other members of the healthcare team
  • Adapt to the needs of individual patients by displaying maturity, sensitivity, flexibility, and compassion during all communications while considering cultural health beliefs
  • Collaborate with each member of the healthcare team to achieve high quality patient care
Professional Behaviors
  • Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity
  • Uphold professional boundaries at all time

 

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