Clerkship Objectives for Core Clerkships at BSOM
M3 Clerkship Objectives:
Family Medicine Clerkship Objectives
FMLY9301.C.01
Demonstrate the principles of the biopsychosocial model of family medicine care with emphasis on comprehensive care, continuity of care, contextual care, and coordination/complexity of care.
FMLY9301.C.02
Demonstrate the ability to gather information, formulate differential diagnoses, and propose plans for the initial evaluation and management of patients with common presentations.
FMLY9301.C.03
Manage follow-up visits with patients having one or more common chronic diseases.
FMLY9301.C.04
Develop evidence-based health promotion/disease prevention plans for diverse patients throughout the lifespan.
FMLY9301.C.05
Demonstrate competency in advanced elicitation of history, communication, physical examination, and critical thinking skills.
FMLY9301.C.06
Demonstrate understanding of the medical specialty of family medicine and its role within any health care system.
Internal Medicine Clerkship Objectives
INMD9302.C.01
Demonstrate the ability to formulate an appropriate differential diagnosis and use that information to direct a diagnostic evaluation of a broad range of patient problems.
INMD9302.C.02
Demonstrate the ability to communicate patient care information to colleagues and other health care professionals via well-developed patient presentations.
INMD9302.C.03
Demonstrate the ability to obtain an accurate focused or complete medical history from a variety of patients based on the presenting complaint and appropriate to the clinical setting.
INMD9302.C.04
Demonstrate the ability to perform an appropriate physical examination based on the presenting complaint on a variety of patients.
INMD9302.C.05
Demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication skills across the care spectrum with patients, family members and other health care professionals.
INMD9302.C.06
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, utilization, interpretation, and ordering of a variety of diagnostic tests and procedures based on diagnostic necessity.
INMD9302.C.07
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize patient problems and to direct and coordinate the therapeutic management of patients with a variety of problems.
INMD9302.C.08
Express basic ethical principles and their application to patient care including the recognition of ethical dilemmas and cultural issues.
INMD9302.C.09
Demonstrate proficiency in accessing and using information systems and evidence-based medicine resources.
INMD9302.C.10
Demonstrate the ability to address issues of primary and secondary prevention and how to incorporate these issues into clinical practice.
INMD9302.C.11
Discuss the role of the consultant and the need to coordinate care across a variety of specialties and care settings.
INMD9302.C.12
Describe the indications/contraindications of basic procedures and perform procedures under supervision in a simulated environment.
INMD9302.C.13
Describe the importance of nutritional factors in health and illness, including the ability to perform a basic nutritional assessment and intervention.
INMD9302.C.14
Describe the complexities of the health care delivery system and impediments to delivery of high quality, safe patient care.
OBGYN Clerkship Objectives
OBGY9303.C.01
Demonstrate competence in the medical interview and physical examination of women and incorporate ethical, social, and diversity perspectives to provide culturally competent health care.
OBGY9303.C.02
Apply recommended prevention strategies to women throughout the life-span.
OBGY9303.C.03
Describe his/her role as a leader and advocate for women.
OBGY9303.C.04
Demonstrate knowledge of preconception care including the impact of genetics, medical conditions and environmental factors on maternal health and fetal development.
OBGY9303.C.05
Develop and demonstrate a thorough understanding of contraception, including sterilization and abortion.
OBGY9303.C.06
Demonstrate knowledge of common benign gynecological conditions.
OBGY9303.C.07
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate acute and chronic abdomino-pelvic pain including formulating an appropriate differential diagnosis and treatment plan.
OBGY9303.C.08
Describe common breast conditions and formulate an evaluation for breast complaints.
OBGY9303.C.09
Demonstrate knowledge of perioperative care and familiarity with gynecological procedures.
OBGY9303.C.10
Describe gynecological malignancies including risk factors, signs and symptoms and initial evaluation.
OBGY9303.C.11
Explain the normal physiologic changes of pregnancy including interpretation of common diagnostic studies.
OBGY9303.C.12
Understand and demonstrate effective care of the obstetric patient including identification and treatment of common obstetrical problems.
OBGY9303.C.13
Understand and demonstrate the ability to deliver intrapartum care.
OBGY9303.C.14
Demonstrate the ability to deliver postpartum care to the mother and newborn.
OBGY9303.C.15
Describe menstrual cycle physiology, discuss puberty and menopause and explain normal and abnormal bleeding.
OBGY9303.C.16
Describe the etiology and evaluation of infertility.
OBGY9303.C.17
Formulate a preliminary assessment of patients with sexual concerns.
OBGY9303.C.18
Describes patient safety principles and identifies potential causes of adverse events.
OBGY9303.C.19
Demonstrate effective and respectful communication with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare providers.
Pediatrics Clerkship Objectives
PEDS9304.C.01
Demonstrate the ability to perform an age-appropriate history and physical examination in children of all ages appropriate to the nature of the visit or complaint.
PEDS9304.C.02
Describe common pediatric illnesses and chronic conditions, including underlying pathophysiology.
PEDS9304.C.03
Develop a prioritized, age-appropriate differential diagnosis based on a presenting complaint.
PEDS9304.C.04
Gather and calculate clinical and laboratory data, then interpret within the context of the patient.
PEDS9304.C.05
Demonstrate an ability to develop an initial diagnostic plan for a child with a common condition or illness that is based on the information gathered from the history and physical examination and confirms or excludes items in the differential diagnosis.
PEDS9304.C.06
Write and discuss orders and prescriptions for pediatric patients, including consideration of weight-based dosing.
PEDS9304.C.07
Demonstrate the ability to develop a generally accepted therapeutic plan for common conditions in pediatric patients, including pharmacologic treatments and follow-up.
PEDS9304.C.08
Demonstrate the ability to counsel parents and children about the management of common pediatric conditions.
PEDS9304.C.09
List the most common preventable morbidities in childhood and describe strategies for prevention.
PEDS9304.C.10
Describe the indications/appropriate use of routine screening tools (ex: ASQ, M-CHAT, EPDS) and tests (ex: Lead, CBC) during well child visits.
PEDS9304.C.11
Describe the emotional disturbances, mental health issues, or medical conditions that may manifest as alterations in school performance and peer or family relationships.
PEDS9304.C.12
Describe the normal patterns of growth and behavior in the developing child and identify components of the developmental domains of childhood including gross motor, fine motor, language, personal-social, and problem solving skills.
PEDS9304.C.13
Describe the components of health supervision visits for children from birth to adolescence.
PEDS9304.C.14
Collaborate with an interprofessional team in the care of pediatric patients.
PEDS9304.C.15
Demonstrate collegiality, professionalism, and respect toward all members of the interprofessional health care team.
PEDS9304.C.16
Demonstrate effective use of evidence-based medicine to optimize management of patient care problems and improve knowledge base.
Psychiatry Clerkship Objectives
PSCH9305.C.01
Demonstrate proficiency in the performance of a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation.
PSCH9305.C.02
Diagnose psychiatric disorders in patients and propose therapeutic options.
PSCH9305.C.03
Demonstrate the fundamental clinical skills to build a doctor-patient relationship that facilitates information gathering and formation of a therapeutic alliance.
PSCH9305.C.04
Identify, assess, and initiate management of psychiatric emergencies.
PSCH9305.C.05
Demonstrate an understanding of psychiatric disease management concepts over the course of the illness and across the lifespan of the patient.
PSCH9305.C.06
Demonstrate an understanding of the indications for the use of laboratory tests, imaging studies, psychological tests, and other relevant studies to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with psychiatric symptoms.
PSCH9305.C.07
Describe the mental health delivery system and other related systems of care.
PSCH9305.C.08
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively with the interprofessional patient care team.
PSCH9305.C.09
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior including commitment to personal and professional growth.
PSCH9305.C.10
Demonstrate an understanding of concepts relevant to evidence-based psychiatric practice.
Surgery Clerkship Objectives
SURG9306.C.01
Identify disease and conditional factors that increase perioperative risk.
SURG9306.C.02
Demonstrate an understanding of the etiologies, pathophysiology, evaluation, treatment & follow-up care of surgical problems encountered in general practice.
SURG9306.C.03
Demonstrate the ability to perform a history and physical examination for patients with symptoms requiring surgical evaluation that is appropriate for age, sex, and clinical problem.
SURG9306.C.04
Select appropriate pharmacologic agents for the treatment of patients with common surgical conditions.
SURG9306.C.05
Demonstrate management of fluids and electrolytes in surgical patients.
SURG9306.C.06
Provide routine post-operative care with the guidance of faculty and residents.
SURG9306.C.07
Apply the principles of surgical and non-surgical management of infections and wounds.
SURG9306.C.08
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate a trauma patient.
SURG9306.C.09
Describe and demonstrate the effective use of universal precautions.
SURG9306.C.10
Demonstrate a professional work ethic and demeanor, including collaborative interactions with other healthcare team members.
SURG9306.C.11
Demonstrate an awareness of one’s limitations and use feedback effectively for self-improvement.
SURG9306.C.12
Contributes to a culture of safety by discussing medical errors and near misses and determining underlying systems issues.
SURG9306.C.13
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other care providers including respecting cultural and socioeconomic differences.
SURG9306.C.14
Describe general principles of patient safety practices.
SURG9306.C.15
Demonstrate the ability to access, analyze and use scientific literature in support of evidence-based surgical care.
Radiology Clerkship Objectives
RADI9325.C.01
Identify and correlate anatomical structure with radiographic images.
RADI9325.C.02
Demonstrate basic interpretation skills in evaluating images of the human body.
RADI9325.C.03
Describe the basic principles of radiation exposure and radiation risk exposure
RADI9325.C.04
Define terms commonly used in radiology reports
RADI9325.C.05
Compare & contrast the benefits & limitations of different radiologic modalities.
RADI9325.C.06
Describe how to select appropriate radiographic diagnostic studies based on specific differential diagnoses.
M4 Clerkship Objectives:
Emergency Medicine Clerkship Objectives
EMRG9406.C.01
Demonstrate the ability to obtain important information and data for an undifferentiated patient and develop a hierarchy of differential diagnoses with emphasis on worst-case diagnosis.
EMRG9406.C.02
Understand and demonstrate effective care of the emergency medicine patient including performance of an accurate H & P and development of an appropriate evaluation and treatment plan.
EMRG9406.C.03
Demonstrate effective use of available information technology to optimize patient care and improve one.
EMRG9406.C.04
Make clinical care decisions that apply knowledge of the role of the ED in the hospital and greater community including understanding access to care, appropriate consultations and referrals for follow-up care.
EMRG9406.C.05
Demonstrate humanistic qualities appropriate for a physician-in-training
EMRG9406.C.06
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a member of the health care team.
EMRG9406.C.07
Demonstrate the ability to effectively present a patient encounter in a complete, concise, and orderly fashion.
EMRG9406.C.08
Demonstrate a good work ethic including being on time and responsible for patient care, reevaluation, and disposition.
EMRG9406.C.09
Demonstrate ethical medical decision-making.
EMRG9406.C.10
Demonstrate professionalism at all times including sensitivity to cultural issues.
EMRG9406.C.11
Demonstrate proficiency of common ED procedures and describe the associated indications, contraindications, and complications.
Neuro and Physical Med Rehabilitation Clerkship Objectives
NEUR9401.C.01
Perform a complete, reliable history and elicit neurologic and musculoskeletal concerns.
NEUR9401.C.02
Perform a focused, function-based neurological and musculoskeletal exam and distinguish normal from abnormal findings.
NEUR9401.C.03
Formulate a differential diagnosis and diagnostic evaluation plan for common neurological and musculoskeletal chief complaints.
NEUR9401.C.04
Describe indications for common diagnostic tests for common neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.
NEUR9401.C.05
Develop a management and treatment plan based on a prioritized differential for patients with common neurological and musculoskeletal diseases.
NEUR9401.C.06
Apply foundational sciences to describe the anatomic and physiologic basis of the neurological examination as it relates to the clinical problem.
NEUR9401.C.07
Apply a function-based approach to patient care (in comparison to a primarily disease-based approach).
NEUR9401.C.08
Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team in order to achieve the best possible functional outcome for patients with disabilities.
NEUR9401.C.09
Describe the role of therapies and therapeutic exercise.
NEUR9401.C.10
Describe the rationale and implement a treatment plan to restore function in disabled patients with common PM & R conditions.
NEUR9401.C.11
Differentiate between acute and chronic pain and describe differences in treatment approaches.
NEUR9401.C.12
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients having chronic illnesses or disabilities and their families while use culturally-sensitive behaviors that promote a therapeutic alliance.