Competencies

Display command of fundamental medical knowledge by:

• Distinguishing various emergent, acute and chronic medical conditions to include etiology, pathophysiology, incidence, risk factors, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, disease course, prognosis, and treatment strategies (pharmacological or non-pharmacological) to effectively manage a patient across the life span.
• Evaluating and treating patients across various disciplines.
• Choose the appropriate pharmacological agent considering indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, drug interactions and costs.
• Constructing a preventative care plan which considers risk factors, immunization recommendations, behavior modification methods and other holistic healthcare wellness programs.
• Possessing knowledge of distinct health care delivery systems and level of care that can be provided in various practice settings.

Demonstrate clinical and technical skills by:

• Eliciting and performing a comprehensive or problem focused history and physical taking into consideration any social determinants of health.
• Distinguishing normal and abnormal physical exam findings.
• Performing clinical procedures using aseptic technique and obtaining informed consent to include steps of the procedure, complications and follow up care.
• Interpreting and documenting laboratory and diagnostic studies to aid in decision making.
• Leveraging technology to improve healthcare access and outcomes such as utilizing point of care ultrasound.

• Formulating a differential, most likely diagnosis and management plan based on clinical presentation to effectively manage a patient across the life span.
• Recognizing indications for and appropriately ordering laboratory and diagnostic testing.
• Devising and implementing an individualized management plan for emergent, acute and chronic conditions.
• Recognizing and distinguishing between emergent, acute and chronic conditions by appropriately triaging patients.
• Recognizing the role of community and environmental influences on patient outcome and societal health.

Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills by:

• Creating a patient-provider relationship that considers the biopsychosocial model.
• Summarizing patient encounters in a written and/or verbal format.
• Communicating clinical knowledge within interprofessional healthcare teams.
• Delivering details of the diagnosis, disease presentation, progression, diagnostic findings, treatment plans to patients and/or their families using appropriate patient centered interpersonal skills which is culturally sensitive and takes into account patient’s health literacy.
• Considering the impact of socio-economic burdens while delivering compassionate care.

Exhibit professionalism and ethics by:

• Demonstrating integrity and respect for others regardless of disability status, special health care needs, ethnicity/race, gender identity, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, and social determinants of health.
• Embodying clear understanding of medical ethics and legal aspects of health care.
• Collaborating effectively within interprofessional teams recognizing the value of each member's contribution to patient care.
• Prioritizing patient safety strategies and reducing medical errors.
• Modeling a commitment to research and legal standards of care.

Critically evaluate medical literature by:

• Practicing evidence-based medicine which incorporates current clinical guidelines and a commitment to life-long learning.
• Participating in a journal club and completing a capstone project.
• Acknowledging one's personal growth opportunities by conducting self-performance evaluations based on standard of care.
• Considering concepts of public health and evidence-based medicine to improve the quality of patient care.
• Composing written scientific papers