The Wayne State University School of Medicine has established a comprehensive set of
competencies and institutional objectives to prepare students for practicing medicine in the 21st
century. The following table summarizes the general competencies and institutional learning
objectives. The first row defines the general competency. The second row refers to the
specific learning objective associated with each competency and the cognitive domain
(knowledge, skill, attitude/behavior) being evaluated for each objective.
Competency:
Integration of the Basic Sciences in Medicine |
Cognitive Domain:
K=Knowledge S=Skill AB=Attitude/Behavior |
Institutional Learning Objectives: |
| K1 |
Knowledge of the normal structure of the human body (cell tissues and organs). |
| K2 |
Knowledge of the normal function of the human body (cell tissues and organs). |
| K3 |
Knowledge of the nature of agents and mechanisms that produce alterations in structure and function of the body. |
| K4 |
Knowledge of the nature and course of alterations in function produced by etiological agents and mechanisms (Pathophysiology) of the body. |
| K5 |
Knowledge of the nature and course of alterations in structure produced by
etiological agents and mechanisms (Pathological Anatomy) of the body. |
| K6 |
Knowledge of the appropriate use of laboratory techniques in identifying
diseases or health problems. |
| K7 |
Knowledge of the action, metabolism, and toxic effects of drugs. |
| K8 |
Knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs. |
| K9 |
Knowledge of normal growth and development. |
| K10 |
Knowledge of the principles and concepts underlying normal behavior and
mental illness. |
| K11 |
Knowledge of the aging process. |
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Competency:
Integration of Clinical Knowledge and Skills to Patient Care |
Cognitive Domain:
K=Knowledge S=Skill AB=Attitude/Behavior |
Institutional Learning Objectives: |
| S1 |
The ability to perform a satisfactory physical exam. |
| S2 |
The ability to take a satisfactory medical history including psychosocial,
nutritional, occupational and sexual dimensions. |
| S3 |
The ability to utilize data from the history, physical exam and laboratory
evaluations to identify the health problem. |
| S4 |
The ability to formulate an appropriate differential diagnosis. |
| S5 |
The ability to formulate effective management plans (diagnostic, treatment,
and prevention strategies) for diseases and other health problems. |
| S6 |
The ability to monitor the course of illnesses and to appropriately revise the
management plan. |
| S7 |
The ability to perform routine technical procedures specific to the medical
specialty. |
| S8 |
The ability to document the clinical encounter. |
| S9 |
The ability to apply the principles and concepts underlying normal behavior
and mental illness. |
| S10 |
The ability to diagnose and participate in the management of mental illnesses. |
| S11 |
The ability to apply the therapeutic use of drugs in patient care. |
| S12 |
The ability to recognize normal growth and development. |
| S13 |
The ability to recognize the relationship between health and illness, the
patient and the patient's environment. |
| S14 |
The ability to apply psychosocial principles and concepts in the delivery of
health care. |
| S15 |
The ability to apply preventive and health maintenance principles and
techniques in the delivery of health care. |
| S16 |
The ability to apply the appropriate use of laboratory methods in
identifying diseases or health problems. |
| S17 |
The ability to recognize patients with immediately life threatening
conditions. |
| K12 |
Knowledge about relieving pain and ameliorating the suffering of
patients. |
| S18 |
The ability to apply Evidence Based Medicine principles to clinical
decision making. |
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Competency:
Interpersonal and Communication Skills |
Cognitive Domain:
K=Knowledge S=Skill AB=Attitude/Behavior |
Institutional Learning Objectives: |
| S19 |
The ability to demonstrate effective physician-patient interaction skills. |
| S20 |
The ability to utilize appropriate communication skills to obtain a
history, diagnosis, and deliver an effective treatment plan to patients. |
| S21 |
The ability to effectively communicate with peers and members of the
healthcare team in the care of patients and their families. |
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Competency:
Professionalism |
Cognitive Domain:
K=Knowledge S=Skill AB=Attitude/Behavior |
Institutional Learning Objectives: |
| AB1 |
The ability to apply humanistic values in the delivery of health care. |
| AB2 |
The ability to work cooperatively with other health care workers in the
delivery of health care. |
| AB3 |
The ability to respect the patients’ dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
in the delivery of health care. |
| AB4 |
The ability to effectively interact with patients, peers and other
healthcare workers from diverse cultural backgrounds. |
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Competency:
Organization and Systems-Based Approach to Medicine |
Cognitive Domain:
K=Knowledge S=Skill AB=Attitude/Behavior |
Institutional Learning Objectives: |
| S22 |
The ability to apply the concepts and principles of primary care and Family
Medicine in the delivery of health care. |
| S23 |
The ability to apply cost containment principles and techniques in the
delivery of health care. |
| K13 |
Knowledge of the health care delivery systems including social, economic
and political dimensions. |
| K14 |
An understanding of the need and value of consultations and referrals in the delivery of health care. |
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Competency:
Life Long Learning and Self-Improvement |
Cognitive Domain:
K=Knowledge S=Skill AB=Attitude/Behavior |
Institutional Learning Objectives: |
| AB5 |
Recognize the need to engage in lifelong learning to stay abreast of relevant
scientific advances. |
| AB6 |
The ability to recognize personal educational needs and to select and utilize
appropriate learning resources. |
| S24 |
The ability to critically appraise the medical literature. |
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The integration of the new School of Medicine competencies and revision of the educational
objectives were approved by the Curriculum Committee in February, 2005.
