Phase
I:
Learning
Goals
and
Objectives
for
Medical
Students
Completing
the
Second
Year
(Revised
1/09)
K=KNOWLEDGE
AB=ATTITUDES/BEHAVIORS
S=SKILLS
Students
will
achieve
passing
scores
on
examinations
covering:
K1
basic
scientific
principles
of
cellular
and
molecular
medicine
Students
will
choose
to:
AB1
act
with
integrity,
honesty
and
candor
S1
apply
basic
knowledge
in
a
clinical
setting
K2
normal
structure,
function
and
pathophysiology
of
all
organ
systems
AB2
treat
the
patient
as
a
person
S2
establish
rapport
with
patients
K3
scientific
basis
of
modern
therapeutics
AB3
S3
perform
a
reliable
history
and
physical
exam
K4
all
components
of
the
medical
interview
and
physical
examination
AB4
view
medicine
as
a
service
profession
maintain
confidentiality
about
patients,
colleagues,
faculty,
etc.
S4
generate
a
basic
"problem
list"
based
on
the
history
and
physical
exam
K5
fundamental
issues
of
environmental
health
AB5
practice
humanism,
courtesy,
and
social
decorum
S5
communicate
effectively
in
oral
and
written
form
K6
AB6
exhibit
teamwork
and
collegiality
S6
work
collaboratively
in
problem‐solving
K7
principles
and
application
of
scientific
literature
foundations
of
evidence‐based
medicine
AB7
respect
diversity
S7
navigate
biomedical
information
resources
K8
use
of
modern
information
technology
AB8
promote
equity
S8
use
critical
thinking
K9
AB9
work
through
ambiguity
and
uncertainty
S9
apply
BLS
training
K10
basic
principles
and
practice
of
medical
ethics
usefulness
of
community
resources
S10
use
effective
learning
techniques
S11
S12
use
learning
resources,
including
mentors,
effectively
evaluate
and
remedy
personal
deficiencies
S13
develop
effective
test‐taking
skills
S14
manage
time
effectively
S15
balance
personal
and
professional
life
Web
Source:
http://www.som.tulane.edu/objectives/2nd_year.html
Students
will:
Phase
II:
Learning
Goals
and
Objectives
for
Graduating
Medical
Students
(Revised
1/09)
K=KNOWLEDGE
AB=ATTITUDES/BEHAVIORS
S=SKILLS
Knowledge
of
established
and
evolving
biomedical,
clinical,
and
cognitive
sciences
must
be
applied
to
patient
care.
Students
will:
K11
apply
the
basic
science
principles
of
normal
and
abnormal
structure
and
function
to
clinical
medicine
K12
apply
the
principles
of
clinical
reasoning
K13
recognize
and
manage
common
medical
problems
K14
recognize
and
respond
to
acute
life‐
threatening
problems
K15
provide
patient
care
based
on
the
human
life
cycle
stages
K16
apply
the
principles
of
evidence‐based
medicine
K17
develop
the
clinical
competencies
expected
in
each
of
the
core
medical
specialties
K18
describe
the
organization
and
systems
of
health
care
delivery
and
financing
K19
apply
principles
of
preventive
and
population‐based
medicine
including
environmental
health
issues
K20
provide
patient
care
with
regard
for
psychosocial
issues
K21
apply
the
principles
of
clinical
epidemiology,
medical
ethics,
and
alternative
medicine
in
clinical
medicine
Attitudes
toward
patients,
colleagues,
and
the
community
must
demonstrate
professionalism
and
humanitarianism.
Students
will
demonstrate:
AB10
altruism,
honesty,
ethical
behavior,
caring
and
compassion
AB11
use
of
adaptive
mechanisms
for
dealing
with
stress
AB12
commitment
to
excellence
in
patient
care
AB13
commitment
to
the
patient's
welfare
and
advocacy
AB14
respect
for
and
cooperation
with
all
participants
of
the
health
care
system
AB15
sensitivity
to
diversity
AB16
appreciation
of
medicine
as
a
service
profession
AB17
commitment
to
equity
AB18
responsibility
for
preventive
care
AB19
participation
in
providing
public
health
education
AB20
engagement
in
life‐long
learning
and
adaptability
to
the
changing
health
care
environment
AB21
commitment
to
civic
responsibilities
While
skills
are
based
upon
acquiring
the
necessary
knowledge,
they
are
also
a
measure
of
the
student's
ability
to
apply
this
knowledge
to
the
art
of
practicing
medicine.
Students
will:
S16
perform
a
comprehensive
or
focused
history
and
physical
examination,
and
recognize
the
appropriateness
of
when
to
perform
each
of
these
exams.
S17
order
and
interpret
appropriate
laboratory
and
diagnostic
studies
S18
integrate
history,
physical
examination
and
laboratory
results
S19
perform
routine
and
simple
procedures
necessary
for
patient
care
S20
tailor
treatment
to
individual
patients
S21
recognize
normal
and
abnormal
findings
across
the
life
cycle
S22
generate
appropriate
differential
and
working
diagnoses
S23
use
information
and
knowledge
seeking
skills
necessary
for
life‐long
learning
S24
cope
with
ambiguity
and
uncertainty
S25
recognize
and
differentiate
between
emergent,
urgent,
and
routine
health
conditions
S26
coordinate
or
arrange
appropriate
intervention
S27
interact
in
a
confidence‐inspiring
manner
with
patients
and
their
families
S28
provide
informed
consent
S29
recognize
and
manage
personal
limitations
in
treating
patients,
evaluate
and
remediate
personal
deficiencies
S30
listen
to
and
communicate
information
effectively
to
patients,
families,
and
colleagues
S31
exercise
conflict
resolution
S32
work
effectively
with
others
on
the
healthcare
team
S33
advocate
for
community
needs
S34
apply
population
knowledge
to
patient
management
Web
Source:
http://www.som.tulane.edu/objectives/grad.html