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