Core Competencies

Patient Care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health

Medical Knowledge bout established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and cognate (e.g. epidemiological and social-behavioral) sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care

Practice- Based Learning and Improvement that involves investigation and evaluation of their own patient care, appraisal and assimilation of scientific evidence, and improvements in patient care

Interpersonal  and Communication Skills that result in effective information exchange and teaming with patients, their families, and other health professionals

doccom is a unique resource providing learners with knowledge, skills review, and opportunities for reflection. Each of 40 learning modules presents key principles, evidence-based recommendations, and a skills checklist. Module authors, who are nationally recognized experts, demonstrate key skills in video encounters with standardized patients and provide video and text commentary on the interviews. The module topics are those recommended by recent reports of the Institute of Medicine and the AAMC. Each module has an assessment component, and faculty have easy access to learners’ performance and progress on these assessments. See:

http://webcampus.drexelmed.edu/demo/doccom/default_local.htm

Professionalism as manifested through a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.

http://www.ncmedboard.org/Clients/NCBOM/Public/fondlycarolynfinal/finalfc_home.htm

Systems Based Practice   as manifested by actions that demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value

ACGME Competencies: Suggested Best Methods for Evaluation