MD Graduation Competencies
Knowledge for Practice
- KP1: Demonstrates mastery of clinically relevant scientific knowledge of the normal structure and function of the body, mechanisms of disease, therapeutic interventions, disease prevention and health promotion
- KP2: Understands the clinical relevance of scientific inquiry and demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate and apply emerging knowledge
- KP3: Demonstrates an understanding of the role of social and structural determinants of health on disease prevention, health promotion and health equity
Patient Care
- PC1: Acquires and synthesizes relevant patient information to formulate an appropriate differential diagnosis and patient-centered care plan
- PC2: Counsels and educates patients and their families about health conditions, disease prevention and management, and available resources to meet health needs
- PC3: Uses information technology to optimize patient care
- PC4: Performs basic procedural skills related to the care of the patient
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
- PL1: Engages in evidence-based reasoning and problem solving to address medical and public health questions
- PL2: Utilizes self-assessment and feedback from multiple sources to improve knowledge, skills and attitudes
- PL3: Contributes to an environment of discovery and learning as a member of a professional community
Systems-Based Practice
- SBP1: Demonstrates a systems-based approach to health care delivery that optimizes quality and prioritizes patient safety measures
- SBP2: Draws upon community assets and resources, integrating individual and population-based strategies, to improve the health of patients and populations
- SBP3: Navigates the health care system in a way that optimizes quality care for patients and populations, demonstrating best utilization of health care resources
Professionalism
- PR1: Respects human dignity and diversity by demonstrating accepting, non-judgmental behaviors and providing compassionate care for all
- PR2: Takes responsibility, behaves honestly and acts in a timely, organized and dependable manner
- PR3: Adheres to ethical principles in working with patients and populations
- PR4: Serves as an advocate and practices the key principles of community engagement to promote health of patients and populations
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- IC1: Demonstrates effective communication using oral, written and electronic formats to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with patients and families
- IC2: Demonstrates effective communication and team skills to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with members of the interprofessional team
- IC3: Effectively conveys evidence-based health practices, programs, and policies to a variety of audiences
- IC4: Addresses gaps in language, health literacy and power to promote health equity and optimize health outcomes
- IC5: Effectively communicates patient information with peers and colleagues using oral, written and electronic formats