Summary Questions
- Is the student able to observe demonstrations and participate in experiments in the basic and clinical sciences?
- Is the student able to analyze, synthesize, extrapolate, solve problems and reach diagnostic and therapeutic judgments
- Does the student have sufficient use of the senses of vision and hearing and the somatic sensation necessary to perform a physical examination? Can the candidate perform palpation, auscultation, and percussion?
- Can the student reasonably be expected to relate well to others and to establish sensitive, professional relationships with patients, colleagues and clinical and administrative staff?
- Can the student reasonably be expected to communicate the results of the examination to the patient and to his colleagues with accuracy, clarity and efficiency?
- Can the student reasonably be expected to learn and perform routine laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures?
- Can the student reasonably be expected to perform with precise, quick and appropriate actions in emergency situations?
- Can the student reasonably be expected to display good judgment and assume responsibility in the assessment and treatment of patients?
- Can the student reasonably be expected to accept criticism and respond by appropriate modifications of behavior?
- Can the student reasonably be expected to possess the perseverance, diligence, and consistency to complete the medical school curriculum and enter the independent practice of medicine?