Above all else, a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine shall exemplify the ethics, values, and behaviors of the medical profession. As such, the graduate must consistently demonstrate compassion, respect, honesty, integrity, accountability, altruism, prudence, social justice, and commitment to excellence in all professional and personal responsibilities. The graduate is expected to apply these behaviors in all of the following competencies.
1. Patient Care
The graduate is able to:
1. approach the care of patients as a cooperative endeavor, integrating patients’ concerns and
ensuring their health needs are addressed.
2. comprehensively evaluate patients by obtaining accurate and pertinent medical histories;
conducting appropriate and thorough physical examinations; gathering detailed ancillary
information; and synthesizing all relevant data to generate prioritized differential diagnoses
and formulate plans of care that reflect an understanding of the environment in which health
care is delivered.
3. use the best available information to develop patient care plans that reflect cost-effective
utilization of diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions appropriate for each unique
patient and/or patient population and that are delivered in a compassionate, safe, and
error-limited environment.
4. understand the role of disease prevention and health promotion in relation to individual
patients and/or patient populations and utilize these principles in clinical encounters.
2. Medical Knowledge and Skills
The graduate is able to:
1. demonstrate a broad working knowledge of the fundamental science, principles, and
processes basic to the practice of medicine and apply this knowledge in a judicious and
consistent manner to prevent common health problems and achieve effective and safe patient
care.
2. understand the clinical relevance of scientific inquiry and demonstrate the ability to evaluate
emerging knowledge and research as it applies to diagnosis, treatment, and the prevention of
disease.
3. utilize state of the art information technology and tools to retrieve, manage, and use
biomedical information in the care of individuals and populations.
4. understand the indications, contraindications, and potential complications of common clinical
procedures and perform the basic clinical procedures expected of a new PGY-1.
3. Practice-Based Learning
The graduate is able to:
1. evaluate the performance of individuals and systems to identify opportunities for
improvement.
2. seek out and apply best practices, measure the effect of changes, and develop strategies to
improve performance.
3. demonstrate an understanding of the role of the student and physician in the improvement of
the health care delivery system.
4. identify one’s own strengths, weaknesses, and limits; seek and respond appropriately to
performance feedback; maintain an appropriate balance of personal and professional
commitments; and seek help and advice when needed.
4. Interpersonal Communications
The graduate is able to:
1. demonstrate leadership and collaborate effectively with other health care team members and
professional associates.
2. understand how human diversity may influence or interfere with exchange of information.
3. use effective listening, observational, and communication techniques in all professional
interactions.
4. produce timely documentation and communication that is clear, concise, and organized in a
way that optimizes patient care and minimizes medical errors.
5. use information technology appropriately to manage medical information and patient care
decisions, promote education, and communicate in the interests of patients.
6. effectively prepare and deliver educational materials to individuals and groups.
5. Systems-Based Practice
The graduate is able to:
1. understand the institutions and individuals that participate in health care delivery and the role
of the physician in the health care system.
2. appropriately use system resources and assist patients in accessing health care that is safe,
effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
3. understand the interdependence of the component parts of the health care system and the
potential for unintended consequences within the system.
4. identify and utilize professional role models as a means of growth and accept the
responsibility of acting as a role model and teaching and training others.
Approved by the Executive Curriculum Committee
July 22, 2008