| Overall Clinical Biennium Curricular Objectives |
Teaching Objectives
The faculty will provide the experiences and opportunities necessary to increase students’ knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of:
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Student Learning Indicators/ Competencies Related to Objectives
To determine if objectives have been met, the faculty will evaluate the students ability to:
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Provide a core curriculum that integrates core biomedical basic science knowledge with its application to clinical practice. |
- The core cognitive concepts (Fund of Knowledge) of Pediatric practice including the basic knowledge of growth and development (physical, physiologic and psychosocial) and of its clinical application from birth through adolescence.
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- Identify, describe, and discuss the etiology (biological, genetic, psychological & environmental), the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, as well as evaluation and treatment alternatives for common pediatric health conditions and diseases.
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Provide students with the necessary information to develop a core understanding of the clinical manifestations of common diseases, including risk factors, prevention, clinical presentation, clinical course, treatment and prognosis and for students to become proficient with the clinical assessment of both health and disease. |
- The core technical and patient-management concepts of Pediatric practice including:
- History Taking Skills
- Physical Exam Skills
- Written Skills
- Oral Presentation Skills
- Clinical Judgment & Problem Solving
- The differences that exist between practicing pediatrics in the inpatient versus the outpatient (ambulatory) setting.
- How to develop strategies for health promotion as well as disease and injury prevention as they relate to children and adolescents.
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- Elicit, describe, and clearly record a complete history and physical status exam obtained from the child or the accompanying adult and other collateral sources, be able to use information to diagnose & manage common acute & chronic childhood illnesses.
- Recognize physical signs and symptoms that accompany childhood disorders.
- Formulate a problem list and differential diagnosis for major presenting symptoms and alter in response to changes in clinical status.
- Demonstrate the ability to orally present a coherent and concise case presentation using medical terminology
- Develop a beginning treatment plan including the child or adolescent’s medical & social needs.
- Identify and synthesize pertinent clinical information and ask the right questions to make safe clinical decisions.
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Provide a curriculum designed to enhance students’ understanding of the ethical principles involved in patient care, the professional responsibilities of a physician in the clinical practice of medicine, and how cultural and societal factors may be involved during clinical assessments and decision-making. |
- The professional responsibilities of a practicing pediatrician including:
- Developing communication skills that will facilitate the clinical interaction with children, adolescents, and/or their families and thus ensure that complete accurate data are obtained.
- How family, community and society all come together to influence the health of the child.
- The importance of respecting cultural and ethnic differences of patients and families and understanding how differences may influence patient management.
- The importance of respecting and communicating effectively with medical staff and colleagues.
- The importance of exhibiting professional behaviors such as:
- Promptness
- Reliability and dependability
- Professional appearance
- Ethical
- Empathy/altruism
- Honor, integrity, self-awareness
- Proper level of confidence
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- Establish rapport with patients and families, regardless of differences in cultural and social background.
- Limit use of medical jargon when speaking with patients and families. Actively listen and pose appropriate follow-up questions.
- Actively listen and pose appropriate follow-up questions.
- Communicate well with, and show respect for, staff and colleagues.
- Exhibit a level of self-confidence that is commensurate with her/his level of training.
- Seek advice from preceptors when it’s appropriate
- Complete assigned tasks on-time and be responsible and dependable throughout the clerkship experience.
- Take responsibility for errors made and reflect on what can be learned from the experience.
- Demonstrate an empathic, respectful, and nonjudgmental demeanor in interactions with patients and staff members.
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Provide a curriculum with learning opportunities designed to stimulate students’ intellectual enthusiasm and curiosity. |
- The importance of being motivated and committed to life-long learning
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- Incorporate information obtained from assigned readings into case presentations, rounds, etc.
- Access additional resources to learn more about patient’s condition or topics brought-up in lecture.
- Incorporate feedback from preceptors to improve ability to carry out clinical responsibilities.
- Demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning by independently researching the literature, asking questions & obtaining appropriate consultation and/or supervision to optimize patient care.
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