WVSOM Core Competency Outcomes and Assessment Methods |
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| OPP | Passing: | |
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The student must demonstrate knowledge of the osteopathic philosophy, general precepts, and principles; demonstrate the requisite skills to address patient issues and concerns; and apply appropriate osteopathic manipulative treatment in the clinical setting. Where appropriate, this should include knowledge and skills relevant to rural medicine, primary care, and the elderly population. |
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| Medical Knowledge | Passing: | |
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The student must demonstrate the understanding and application of biomedical, clinical, epidemiologic, biomechanical, and social and behavioral sciences in the context of patient-centered care. Where appropriate, this should include knowledge and skills relevant to rural medicine, primary care, and the elderly population. |
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| Patient Care | Passing: | |
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The student must demonstrate the ability to determine and monitor the nature of a patient's concern or problem, using a patient-centered approach that is appropriate to the age of the patient and culturally sensitive. He/she must be able to provide patient care that incorporates a strong fund of applied medical knowledge and best medical evidence, osteopathic principles and practices, sound clinical judgment, and patient and family preferences. Where appropriate, this should include knowledge and skills relevant to rural medicine, primary care, and the elderly population. |
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| Interpersonal & Communication Skills | Passing: | |
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The student must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of health care teams. Where appropriate, this should include knowledge and skills relevant to rural medicine, primary care, and the elderly population. |
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| Professionalism | Passing: | |
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The student must demonstrate knowledge of the behavioral and social sciences that underpin the professionalism competency; humanistic behavior; responsiveness to the needs of patients that supersedes self-interest; accountability to patients, society, and the profession; a commitment to excellence and ongoing professional development; knowledge and application of ethical principles in practice and research; and awareness and proper attention to the issues within cultural competency. Where appropriate, this should include knowledge and skills relevant to rural medicine, primary care, and the elderly population. |
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| Practice-Based Learning & Improvement | Passing: | |
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The student must demonstrate the ability to describe and apply fundamental epidemiologic concepts, clinical decision-making skills, evidence-based medicine principles and practices, fundamental information mastery skills, methods to evaluate relevance and validity of research information, and the clinical significance of research evidence. Where appropriate, this should include knowledge and skills relevant to rural medicine, primary care, and the elderly population. |
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| System-Based Practice | Passing: | |
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The student must demonstrate awareness and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care, and effectively identify system resources to provide care that is of optimal value to the patient and community. Where appropriate, this should include knowledge and skills relevant to rural medicine, primary care, and the elderly population. |
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