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Year 2 Goals for Medical Education

Overarching UCCOM Institutional Medical Education Goals and Related Competencies

UCCOM Year-Based Goals related to ACGME Goals

Goal 1 To provide an integrated core curriculum that builds upon the students’ basic science knowledge base by broadening it to include the understanding of how certain alterations in bodily processes may manifest as disease.
	Year 2 Indicators Related to Goal 1 At the end of Year 2, the student should be able to: describe using proper nomenclature, the etiology, pathogenesis, structural and functional manifestations of disease. describe in detail what happens to cells and tissues in response to abnormal stimuli. explain the basic principles of the immune system as it relates to defense against disease (innate, humoral, cell mediated) describe the principles of classifying infectious microorganisms demonstrate the fundamental techniques required for safely handling of infectious agents. identify major drug classes and prototype drug(s) for each class. discriminate between major drug classes based on their mechanism(s) of action at the molecular, cellular, organ and whole organism levels. describe the etiology, diagnosis and management of the major neurological and psychiatric diseases.

Goal 2 To provide an integrated core curriculum that contains the fundamental knowledge about the processes underlying human diseases, thereby providing the scientific foundation for developing clinical skills.
	Year 2 Indicators Related to Goal 2 At the end of Year 2, the student should be able to: apply the understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, structural and functional manifestations of disease to solving clinically relevant problems. recognize and differentiate diseases at the gross, microscopic and ultrastructural levels. illustrate what happens to the dynamics and natural course of disease states once physicians intervene. describe how common microorganisms are associated with specific clinical diseases and what factors are involved in pathogenesis. summarize possible aberrant immunological responses. explain what is necessary for preventing microorganisms from spreading within communities and hospitals. compare and contrast the different vaccines currently used in clinical settings. identify and correlate significant contraindications of specific drugs and/or drug classes, link drug-drug interactions with specific adverse effects, and give examples of the potential for drug-induced adverse effects. describe the basis for drug action on specific cells and organs as a basis for decisions regarding applications in human disease therapy. accurately describe the clinical presentation of a patient as it relates to the patient’s disease process. develop an assessment of the patient’s problem(s) and develop a differential diagnosis for each major problem. perform certain basic clinically-relevant lab procedures and interpret common laboratory test results. summarize the factors involved in how physicians make judicious use of the clinical laboratory. demonstrate how to write an accurate prescription.

Goal 3 To create opportunities for students to be exposed early-on in their training to humanistic, compassionate and ethical role-models and mentors working in “real-life” settings.
	Year 2 Indicators Related to Goal 3 At the end of Year 2, the student should be able to: apply the principles and techniques gleaned from the bio-psychosocial model in all patient encounters. effectively communicate with peers, teachers, and patients. participate as a team-player in all course-based or clinical team-based situations. exhibit professional behavior and role recognition in the classroom and in clinical situations. demonstrate their understanding of the ethical and moral as well as social and community context of providing health care.

Goal 4 Whenever possible, to incorporate a variety of teaching approaches that emphasize students playing a more active, rather than passive, role in the learning process.
	Year 2 Indicators Related to Goal 4 At the end of Year 2, the student should be able to: demonstrate their use of critical thinking and problem-solving skills demonstrate the effective use of the personal computer in clinical medicine for data storage, accessing the medical literature, the Internet and other informational resources use electronic media for preparing and presenting clinical cases. demonstrate how to use information technology in problem solving. explain the implications of information technology on patient confidentiality. begin applying the principles of Evidence Based Medicine using Case Studies and Standardized Patient Exercises.

For further information, please contact Linda M. Goldenhar, PhD.

Approved by: Year 2 Curriculum Committee

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