Medical Education Program Objectives

Medical Education Program Objectives 

Patient Care 

• Provide patient-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health 

Knowledge for Practice 

• Demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and social-behavioral sciences, as well as the application of this knowledge to patient care 

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement 

• Demonstrate the ability to investigate and evaluate one's care of patients, to appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and to continuously improve patient care based on constant self-evaluation and life-long learning 

Interpersonal and Communication Skills 

• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionals 

Professionalism 

• Demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities and an adherence to ethical principles 

Systems-Based Practice 

• Demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care, as well as the ability to call effectively on other resources in the system to provide optimal health care 

Interprofessional Collaboration 

• Demonstrate the ability to engage in an interprofessional team in a manner that optimizes safe, effective patient- and population-centered care 

Personal and Professional Development 

• Demonstrate the qualities required to sustain lifelong personal and professional growth