Competencies & Institutional Learning Objectives

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

COMPETENCIES & INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES (I.L.O.)

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Patient Care

Patient Care: Graduates will apply established and evolving information and technology to provide patient care that is safe, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and for the promotion of health.

	INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
ILO1	Gather relevant and accurate patient information by performing a history and physical exam, and utilizing laboratory and imaging data.
ILO2	Perform procedures and interpret diagnostic tests with an understanding of their indications and limitations.
ILO3	Develop reasoned differential diagnoses of patients' clinical problems that are informed by the medical literature.
ILO4	Apply clinical problem solving skills to develop integrated therapeutic plans for the acute and longitudinal management of health problems
ILO5	Provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered and evidence-based health care.
ILO6	Integrate principles of disease prevention, health promotion and education into the health care of individuals and communities.

Medical Knowledge

Medical Knowledge: Graduates will acquire knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences and their applications to patient care.

	INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
ILO7	Demonstrate current knowledge of the biomedical sciences pertinent to human health and disease across the lifespan.
ILO8	Acquire, manage, integrate and apply current and evolving knowledge to the care of patients and populations.
ILO9	Demonstrate understanding of genetic, environmental, psychological, socioeconomic, cultural and spiritual factors that influence human health and disease.

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement: Graduates will evaluate their own patient care practices, appraise and assimilate new technology and scientific evidence to improve patient care throughout their medical careers.

	INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
ILO10	Use reflective skills and audit methodology to evaluate personal practice experiences to inform systematic, practice-based quality improvement.
ILO11	Recognize personal limitations, actively seek help and advice as appropriate and modify future behavior in response to feedback.
ILO12	Demonstrate adaptive expertise through the ability to critically appraise and incorporate new scientific developments for clinical problem-solving and patient care.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Graduates will demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and team work with patients, patients' families and professional associates.

	INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
ILO13	Demonstrate effective audience- and context- appropriate writing skills in reflective essays, researched reports, medical records and professional communications including email and digital/electronic records.
ILO14	Use effective, audience- and context-appropriate verbal and interactive skills in communications with peers, medical professionals, and patients.

Professionalism

Professionalism: Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to diverse patient populations.

	INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
ILO15	Exhibit professionalism through compassion, altruism, integrity, respect, responsibility and sensitivity in meeting obligations inherent in the practice of medicine.
ILO16	Use sound moral reasoning and judgment to evaluate, render and defend decisions regarding patient care and health care policies.
ILO17	Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to patients' personal characteristics such as race, color, sex, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic or marital status.

Systems-Based Practice

Systems-Based Practice: Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of the larger context and system of health care. They will effectively utilize system resources to provide optimal care.

	INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
ILO18	Coordinate care and utilize cost effective resources to promote health, prevent disease and provide optimal and safe patient care.
ILO19	Work effectively as a team with health care managers and health care providers including those from other disciplines to assess, coordinate, and improve patient care.
ILO20	Participate in evaluation of personal medical errors, system errors and implementation of potential solutions.