UNM FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY
ROTATION OBJECTIVES
UROLOGY
PATIENT CARE OBJECTIVES
The resident demonstrates the ability to:
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obtain, document and report developmentally, age and specialty appropriate history
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perform, document and report developmentally, age and specialty appropriate physical
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examination
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
The resident:
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demonstrates an investigatory and analytic thinking approach to clinical situations
knows and applies basic and clinical knowledge in the following areas
 Urologic exam
 UTI; pyelonephritis
 Interstitial Cystitis
 Incontinence
 STDs
 Renal lithiasis
 BPH
 Prostate cancer screening
 Disorders of the testes & scrotum (adult): epididymitis, orchitis, varicoceles,
spermatoceles, hydroceles
 Male sexual dysfunction/Impotence
 Fertility/infertility
 Hematuria
 Neoplasms of the urogenital tract: kidney, ureteral, bladder
 Newborn circumcision
 Pediatric UTI
 Enuresis (pediatric)
 Disorders of the testes & scrotum (pediatric): undescended testicle, testicular
torsion
 Congenital anomalies: hypospadias, ambiguous genitalia
 Urinalysis
 Interpretation of imaging
PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT OBJECTIVES
The
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resident:
recognizes his/her own strengths and limitations
asks questions as an engaged, critical learner
locates, appraises, and assimilates evidence from scientific studies related to their patients’
health problems
uses information technology to manage information, access on-line medical information, and
support their own education
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INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
OBJECTIVES
The resident:
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makes organized and effective oral presentations
elicits and provides information using effective listening, nonverbal, explanatory, questioning,
and writing skills
communicates with the patient, family and members of the healthcare team in a timely,
developmentally and culturally appropriate manner
works effectively and respectfully with others as a member or leader of a health care team or
other professional group
PROFESSIONALISM OBJECTIVES
The resident:
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accepts responsibility for patient care
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never misrepresents patient care information
consistently performs in a punctual, reliable and collegial manner
demonstrates dress, hygiene and manner of speech that consistently reflect appropriate
standards
demonstrates a commitment to excellence and on-going professional development
demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness towards patients’ , colleagues’ and team
members’ gender, age, culture, disabilities, ethnicity and sexual orientation.
SYSTEMS-BASED PRACTICE OBJECTIVES
The resident:
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practices cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality
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of care
advocates for quality patient care and assist patients in dealing with system complexities to
minimize discomfort or confusion
recognizes that the patient is part of greater system and provides care in a manner that
supports continuity.
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