Our educational objectives are divided into six core competencies widely regarded by leading medical education organizations to encompass what is needed to provide the best training for physicians.
PATIENT CARE
Graduates obtain appropriate histories and perform skillful, comprehensive
and accurate patient examinations. They develop appropriate differential
diagnoses and patient care management plans. They recognize and understand
the principles for managing life-threatening situations. They select,
perform and accurately interpret the results of laboratory tests and
clinical procedures in making patient care decisions, and use appropriate
diagnostic and treatment technologies in providing patient care.
MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE
Graduates apply problem solving and critical thinking skills to problems
in basic science and clinical medicine. They demonstrate knowledge
about (1) established and evolving core of basic sciences, (2) application
of sciences to patient care, and (3) investigatory and analytical thinking
approaches.
PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT
Graduates are prepared to practice medicine within the context of society
and its expectations. They use evidence-based approaches, demonstrating
proficiency with information retrieval and critical appraisal of the
medical literature to interpret and evaluate experimental and patient
care information. They understand the limits of their own personal knowledge,
remediate inadequacies to remain current, and integrate increased self-knowledge
into their daily activities.
INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Graduates must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that
result in effective information exchange and teaming with patients,
patients’ families, and professional associates. They promote
health behaviors through counseling of individual patients and their
families, and through public education and action.
PROFESSIONALISM
Graduates are committed to carrying out professional responsibilities,
adhering to ethical principles, and demonstrating sensitivity to diverse
patient populations.
They are altruistic and compassionate in caring for patients and at all times act with integrity, honesty, and respect for patients’ privacy and for the dignity of patients as persons. Graduates are advocates for improving access to care for everyone. They are committed to working collaboratively with the health care team, and acknowledge and respect the roles of other health professionals. Graduates recognize their limitations and seek improvements in their knowledge and skills.
SYSTEMS-BASED PRACTICE AND POPULATION HEALTH
Graduates demonstrate awareness of and responsiveness to the large context
and system of health care. They are able to effectively call on system
resources to provide optimal care. Graduates are able to work with
patients both as individuals and as members of communities and take
this into account when performing risk assessments, diagnosing illnesses,
making treatment plans and considering the public health implications
of their work.
UA College of Medicine
1501 N. Campbell Avenue
PO Box 245017
Tucson, Arizona 85724
Tel: (520) 626-4555
UA College of Medicine – Phoenix in partnership with ASU
550 E. Van Buren Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Tel: (602) 827-2001
Fax: (602) 827-2074