Goals and Objectives for R3 Adolescent and Pediatric Medicine
MAIN GOALS
 Gain experience in the care of adolescent populations, an important population with specific and unique
health needs
 Exposure to school-based health: Family Physicians can have an important role in not only the clinical care
of school aged populations but also in education and role modeling for future healthcare fields
 Exposure to an alternate practice location: Presbyterian is a large health system in the state and the
clinic/EMR model is different. These kinds of distinctions are important to experience as a resident.
 Completion of a Self-Assessment Module “SAM” – Specifically the “Childhood Illness” SAM. This has been
identified as an area for further education amongst many of our residents.
PATIENT CARE OBJECTIVES
The resident should demonstrate the ability to:
 obtain, document and report developmentally, age appropriate history
 perform, document and report developmentally, age appropriate physical examination
 handle phone calls from nurses at YSC, gaining skills in triaging non-hospitalized generally healthy
outpatients
 generate an appropriate differential diagnosis
 make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information
and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
 develop and carry out patient management plans
 counsel and educate patients and their families in a clear, respectful and culturally conscious manner
 use information technology to support patient care decisions and patient education
MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVES:
 Gain further knowledge in conditions and circumstances that specifically affect adolescents, including but
not limited to contraceptive issues, confidentiality and adolescent mental health issues
 Complete the SAM on “Childhood illness”
PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT OBJECTIVES
The resident should:
 recognize his/her own strengths and limitations
 ass questions as an engaged, critical learner
 locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to their patients’ health problems
 use information technology to manage information, access on-line medical information, and support their
own education
INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS OBJECTIVES
The resident should:
 make organized and effective oral presentations
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elicit and provide information using effective listening, nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing
skills
communicate with the patient, family and members of the healthcare team in a timely, developmentally
and culturally appropriate manner
work effectively and respectfully with others as a member or leader of a health care team or other
professional group
PROFESSIONALISM OBJECTIVES
The resident should:
 accept responsibility for patient care
 never misrepresent patient care information
 consistently perform in a punctual, reliable and collegial manner
 demonstrate dress, hygiene and manner of speech that consistently reflect appropriate standards
 demonstrate a commitment to excellence and on-going professional development
SYSTEMS-BASED PRACTICE OBJECTIVES
The resident should:
 practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care
 advocate for quality patient care and assist patients in dealing with system complexities to minimize
discomfort or confusion