10 General Objectives

Curriculum > 10 General Objectives

The purpose of the M.D. curriculum is to prepare students for post-graduate education and the eventual practice of medicine. Towards that purpose, each graduate of the College of Medicine must:

A. Acquire knowledge and skills to promote health and prevent disease.

B. Acquire the basic clinical knowledge and skills for the diagnosis and management of the spectrum of diseases, occurring in individual patients as well as in special populations, with the emphasis on common disorders.

C. Acquire the skills necessary to remain current with scientific research and new discoveries that influence patient care.

D. Commit to life-long learning and professional development.

E. Demonstrate compassion, show respect, and take responsibility for patients, their families, one’s colleagues, and all other health care delivery participants.

F. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, families, colleagues, and other health care providers.

G. Develop and use analytic problem-solving skills.

H. Develop knowledge and skills for patient advocacy and cost-effective care through an understanding of contemporary health care delivery systems.

I. Recognize, acknowledge, and address ethical issues related to patient care, resource management, and professional practice.

J. Understand the fundamental knowledge, principles, and processes of the science basic to the practice of medicine.

The above objectives are in alphabetical order. All ten are important, and must be accomplished to graduate. Each will have differing emphasis during specific phases of the curriculum.

Approved by:
Executive Curriculum Committee 6/14/96
Council of Chairs 7/18/96
Faculty Council 7/24/96