Program Specific Competencies

Medical Knowledge (MK)

1. Apply a strong foundation in basic sciences, health and disease states including pathogenesis, etiology, epidemiology, and clinical presentation of medical and surgical problems
2. Integrate medical and clinical knowledge to synthesize patient encounter data, formulating evidence-based differential diagnoses and comprehensive management plans that prioritize healthcare maintenance and disease prevention
3. Determine appropriate settings for care and prioritize clinical interventions, including the necessity for surgical versus non-surgical referrals, with a specific focus on the stabilization and management of acute or emergent cases.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills (ICS)

1. Demonstrate effective and respectful communication with patients, families, and interprofessional team members to facilitate patient-centered care and shared decision-making.
2. Communicate with sensitivity and clarity when discussing difficult topics with patients and families.

Person-Centered Care (PC)

1. Elicit focused histories and perform accurate physical examinations, correlating clinical findings with diagnostic and laboratory data to guide clinical decision-making.
2. Integrate findings from patient encounters with foundational medical knowledge to diagnose and manage common medical and surgical conditions across the lifespan.
3. Deliver clear and concise oral case presentations, effectively communicating the patient assessment and proposed management plan to other members of the healthcare team.
4. Document patient encounters accurately, completely, and in a timely manner to ensure high-quality patient care.
5. Perform common clinical procedures and technical skills safely and effectively, prioritizing informed consent and patient comfort while maintaining standard precautions.

Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC)

1. Coordinate patient care by utilizing the specific expertise, roles, and responsibilities of the interprofessional healthcare team to optimize clinical outcomes and patient safety.
2. Communicate effectively with other health care professionals to establish and enhance patient care.

Professionalism and Ethics (PE)

1. Demonstrate professional conduct and provide medical care that is respectful, compassionate, and empathetic.
2. Apply legal and ethical principles to clinical encounters, ensuring the protection of patient rights, autonomy, and confidentiality.

Practice-based Learning and Quality Improvement (PBL)

1. Retrieve and apply evidence from the medical literature to the care of patients.
2. Integrate principles of value-based healthcare to provide high-quality, cost-effective care that balances fiscal responsibility with optimal patient outcomes.

Society and Population Health (SPH)

1. Apply concepts of population health to locate and secure community resources to mitigate barriers to healthcare access.
2. Incorporate public health principles into the management of both individual patients and broader populations to promote health, wellness, and disease prevention.