Scale:
1: unsatisfactory
* well below expected level
2: marginal
3: good
4: very good
5: excellent additional work needed performance at the expected level area of strength exceptional performance
Family Medicine Expert
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Demonstrates an appropriate pediatric knowledge base
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Gathers relevant information (e.g. through history and physical) and uses that information to generate appropriate differential diagnoses
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Demonstrates knowledge of normal range of findings in the physical examination of children
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Demonstrates knowledge of normal childhood growth and developmental milestones
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Demonstrates skill in the provision of period health exams to infant, children and adolescents
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Utilizes common screening tests, including for scoliosis, strabismus, hearing, blood pressure, etc
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Demonstrates knowledge of immunization protocols and the risks, benefits and adverse effects of immunization
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Integrates health promotion for varying age groups [e.g., healthy active living, injury prevention, supportive home environment, sexual development and health, and adolescent risk-taking behaviours (HEADDSS)]
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Appropriately assesses and manages children and adolescents presenting with common
(key) conditions
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Able to diagnose and manage key pediatric mental health issues
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Provides appropriate advice and reassurance to parents regarding common infectious diseases which do not routinely require medical attention or antibiotic therapy
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Prescribes appropriate medications and dosages considering patient age, weight and other parameters
Communicator
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Optimizes the physical environment for patient comfort, privacy, engagement and safety.
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Utilizes patient centred interviewing skills and seeks corroborating information as needed
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Adapts communication methods based on the age of the child.
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Communicates the plan of care clearly and accurately to patients and their families.
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Answers questions from patients and families to facilitate decision-making.

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Communicates in a clear and timely way across all domains (charting, letters, reports) and mediums (oral, written, electronic).
Collaborator
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Seeks and appropriately responds to feedback from colleagues in the health professions.
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Recognizes the role and scope of practice of other health professionals
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Appropriately uses referral/consultations to support patient care.
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Demonstrates safe handover of the care of patients to other health care professionals.
Leader/Manager
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Considers costs of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
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Completes patient related paperwork effectively and in a timely fashion
Health advocate
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Identifies vulnerable or at-risk patients.
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Seeks appropriate community-based resources for patients.
Scholar
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Recognizes knowledge gaps and seeks appropriate resources to address these gaps.
 Integrates best available evidence into clinical decision-making.
Professional
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Demonstrates professional behaviour.
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Demonstrates an approach to ethical issues encountered in practice.
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Attends to responsibilities and completes duties as required.
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Recognizes his/her limitations and seeks assistance appropriately
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Is consistently available and responds in a timely fashion when on call
Entrustrable Professional Activities (EPAs)
Please provide an opinion as to this resident’s ability to perform the following EPAs:
(Note: final decisions regarding ‘entrustrability’ will be made by the program)
18. Provide family medicine centered care to newborns in the first weeks of life.
19. Provide a periodic health exam and preventative care of infants, children and adolescents.
20. Assess, manage and follow-up infants, children and adolescents presenting with common (key) conditions.
* must provide comment when selecting
Data sources :
Number of field notes used for this evaluation: ____