Medical Knowledge Sample Clauses

Medical Knowledge. Successful completion of 26 rotations of ABFM approved family medicine residency training. The resident must receive a passing evaluation in all rotations and satisfactory performance in the Family Medicine Center.

Medical Knowledge a. Engage in activities that will xxxxxx personal and professional growth as a physician. b. Successful completion of 39 rotations of ABFM approved family medicine residency training. The resident must receive a passing evaluation in all rotations and satisfactory performance in the Family Medicine Center.

Medical Knowledge a. USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3 must first be taken in PGYI. Passage of Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3 is required for promotion to PGYII. The resident must pass USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3 within three attempts after becoming eligible to take the exam and before starting the PGYII year. The Program will only pay for the first attempt at taking the exam. Three failures on USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3 are grounds for due process including extending residency. b. Successful completion of 13 rotations of American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) approved Family Medicine Residency training. The resident must receive a passing evaluation in all rotations and satisfactory performance in the Family Medicine Center. c. Successful completion of each academic enhancement module assigned.

Medical Knowledge a. Annual testing by the In-training Exam (ITE) as administered by the American Board of Family Medicine. Failure to obtain a composite score (within one standard deviation from the mean for national peer group on the ITE) with a greater than or equal to 80% pass likelihood score will be grounds for no less than remediation. The resident must meet with the Faculty Advisor to develop and implement a plan to remediate deficits. The frequency of these meetings will vary by resident and will be determined by the faculty advisor and Clinical Competency Committee in consultation with the Residency Program Director. Failure to score within one standard deviation from the mean for national peer group in a subsection (e.g., pediatrics or internal medicine) will be reviewed in the context of rotational performance and precepting in the Family Medicine Center. b. Contribution to the academic and scholarly mission of the department. Student and resident teaching, conference presentations and participation, as well as overall faculty assessment of resident performance will evaluate this. Major performance deficits will result in disciplinary action up to and including warning, probation, suspension and termination. Service, performance, conduct or behavior issues will also be addressed in evaluation process. c. Academic enhancement. Residents will be expected to utilize question banks including ABFM, AAFP, and NEJM for curriculum support. In addition, other support systems to include ITE/ABFM Board Review sessions, XXXX modules, Moodle assignments, and other methods, will be used for Medical Knowledge assessment. Focused and directed learning will be reviewed as an overall component of resident evaluation for promotion and graduation in this competency area.

Medical Knowledge. Understand the scope of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and social-behavioral knowledge needed by a pediatrician; demonstrate the ability to acquire, critically interpret and apply this knowledge in patient care.

Medical Knowledge. Describes the differences between medication and aspiration abortion Identifies factors pertinent to abortion care during patient history review Describes the expected process of an uterine aspiration Describes the expected process of a medication abortion Identifies contraindications to medication abortion Knows appropriate use of medications Knows appropriate use and interpretation of laboratory tests Identifies features of ectopic pregnancy Knows contraceptive options and contraindications to specific methods Knows indications for sonography ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: SIGNATURE OF EVALUATOR: DATE: CORE COMPETENCIES FOR EARLY ABORTION CARE BY PRIMARY CARE CLINICIANS:‌ Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of unintended pregnancy (Xxxxxx 2011) is an essential element of sexual and reproductive health care, a specialty of primary medical care and public health services. Early abortion care is considered one component of secondary prevention of unintended pregnancy. This document describes the entry-level specialty competencies for primary care clinicians providing early abortion care, regardless of setting. These specialty competencies are the essential knowledge, behaviors, and skills that primary care clinicians should be able to demonstrate upon application for practice in abortion care and secondary prevention of unintended pregnancy. They are intended to supplement the health-professional core competencies for primary-care clinicians (e.g. CNM, DO, MD, NP, PA) as well as population-focused competencies (e.g. women’s health care, family practice) (Informed by HWPP 171, TEACH 2012 , and UK SRH 2012 Curricula).

Medical Knowledge a. Annual testing by the American Board of Family Practice. Failure to obtain a composite score above the 10th-percentile for national peer group on the In-Training Exam will be grounds for probation. Resident must meet with the Associate Director to determine a plan of action. Failure to score above the 20th-percentile for national peer group will identify the resident as at-risk. An at-risk resident is not on probation, but is required to meet with hisn1er faculty advisor to develop and implement a plan to remediate deficits. The frequency of these meetings will vary by resident and will be determined by the faculty advisor in consultation with the Residency Program Director. Failure to score above the 10th percentile for national peer group in a subsection (e.g., pediatrics or internal medicine) will be reviewed in the context of rotational performance and precepting in the Family Medicine Center. b. Attendance at departmental academic conferences. Failure to attend at least 70% of these conferences will be grounds for the Performance Expectation Process. c. Contribution to the academic and scholarly mission of the department. Student and resident teaching, conference presentations and participation, as well as overall faculty assessment of resident performance will evaluate this. Major perforn1ance deficits may result in disciplinary action up to and including probation, suspension and termination. Service, performance, conduct or behavior issues may also be addressed in the Performance Expectation Process. d. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement. e. Assistance in chart audits and recommendations for improving patient care. f. Resident must demonstrate their understanding of how to identify and correct deficiency.

Medical Knowledge a. USMLE Step 3 must first be taken in PGY I after becoming eligible. Passage of Step 3 is required for promotion to PGY III. They must pass USMLE Step 3 within three attempts after becoming eligible to take the exam and before starting the seventh month of their PGY II year. Three failures on USMLE Step 3 are grounds for dismissal. b. Successful completion of 13 rotations of American Board of Family Practice (ABFP) approved family medicine residency training. The resident must receive a passing evaluation in all rotations and in the Family Medicine Center.

Medical Knowledge. Physician assistants are expected to understand, evaluate, and apply the following in the clinical setting: a. etiologies, risk factors, underlying pathologic process, and epidemiology for medical conditions b. signs and symptoms of medical and surgical conditions c. appropriate screening and diagnostic studies d. interventions for prevention of disease and health promotion/maintenance

Medical Knowledge. Understand the scope of established and evolving biomedical,clinical, epidemiological and social-behavioral knowledge needed by a pediatrician; demonstrate the ability to acquire, critically interpret and apply this knowledge in patient care. 1. Acquire, interpret and apply the knowledge appropriate for the generalist regarding the core content of gastroenterology. 2. Critically evaluate current medical information and scientific evidence related to gastroenterology and modify your knowledge base accordingly. Competency 3: Interpersonal Skills and Communication. Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in information exchange and partnering with patients, their families andprofessional associates. 1. Provide effective patient education, including reassurance, for a condition(s) common to gastroenterology 2. Communicate effectively with primary care and other physicians, other health professionals, and health- related agencies to create and sustain information exchange and teamwork for patient care. 3. Maintain accurate, legible, timely and legally appropriate medical records, including referral forms and letters, for gastroenterology patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting. Competency 4: Practice-based Learning and Improvement. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudesneeded for continuous self-assessment, using scientific methods and evidence to investigate, evaluate, and improve one's patient care practice. 1. Identify standardized guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of conditions common to gastroenterology and adapt them to the individual needs of specific patients. 2. Identify personal learning needs related to gastroenterology; systematically organize relevant information resources for future reference; and plan for continuing acquisition of knowledge and skills.