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Medical Knowledge (MK)

• Apply a strong foundation in basic sciences, health and disease states including pathogenesis, etiology, epidemiology, and clinical presentation of medical and surgical problems
• Integrate medical and clinical knowledge to synthesize patient encounter data, formulating evidence-based differential diagnoses and comprehensive management plans that prioritize healthcare maintenance and disease prevention
• Determine appropriate settings for care and prioritize clinical interventions, including the necessity for surgical versus non-surgical referrals, with a specific focus on the stabilization and management of acute or emergent cases.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills (ICS)

• Demonstrate effective and respectful communication with patients, families, and interprofessional team members to facilitate patient-centered care and shared decision-making
• Communicate with sensitivity and clarity when discussing difficult topics with patients and families

Patient-Centered Care (PC)

• Elicit focused histories and perform accurate physical examinations, correlating clinical findings with diagnostic and laboratory data to guide clinical decision-making
• Integrate findings from patient encounters with foundational medical knowledge to diagnose and manage common medical and surgical conditions across the lifespan.
• Deliver clear and concise oral case presentations, effectively communicating the patient assessment and proposed management plan to other members of the healthcare team
• Document patient encounters accurately, completely, and in a timely manner to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Perform common clinical procedures and technical skills safely and effectively, prioritizing informed consent and patient comfort while maintaining standard precautions

Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC)

• Communicate effectively with other health care professionals to establish and enhance patient care.

Professionalism and Ethics (PE)

• Demonstrate professional conduct and provide medical care that is respectful, compassionate, and empathetic
• Apply legal and ethical principles to clinical encounters, ensuring the protection of patient rights, autonomy, and confidentiality

Practice-based Learning and Quality Improvement (PBL)

• Retrieve and apply evidence from the medical literature to the care of patients.
• Integrate principles of value-based healthcare to provide high-quality, cost-effective care that balances fiscal responsibility with optimal patient outcomes.

Society and Population Health (SPH)

• Apply concepts of population health to locate and secure community resources to mitigate barriers to healthcare access.
• Incorporate public health principles into the management of both individual patients and broader populations to promote health, wellness, and disease prevention.