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Competencies and Education Program Objectives (EPOs)

The College of Medicine – Tucson curriculum is designed to develop six education competencies central to the practice of medicine.

In the following competencies and objectives, diversity is understood to include race, sex, ethnicity, culture, ability, disability, socioeconomic status, education level, language, religion, spiritual practices, sexual orientation, gender identity, geographic region, age, country of origin, education, and genetics.