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Year 1 Goals for Medical Education

Overarching UCCOM Institutional Medical Education Goals and Related Competencies

UCCOM Year-Based Goals related to ACGME Goals

Goal 1 To deliver an integrated curriculum in human biology at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ and whole organism levels to serve as the academic foundation for lifelong learning about health and disease. Serve as the academic foundation for lifelong learning about health and disease.
	Year 1 Indicators Related to Goal 1 At the end of Year 1, the student should be able to: describe the mechanisms of DNA, RNA, and protein biosynthesis. describe the major metabolic pathways, and explain how metabolic pathways integrate with each other. explain and illustrate the generation of metabolic energy, and the energy economy of the body. list the basic nutritional needs for optimal health over the lifecycle, and relate the intake of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to metabolism, growth, and development. describe the molecular mechanisms of genetic inheritance and the genetic basis of inherited disease. identify and describe the development, structure and function of cells and their subcomponents. identify and describe the development, structure and function of tissues (including their cellular and non-cellular components), organ systems, and whole organisms identify and describe and how these integrate to support human biology. identify and describe the gross anatomy of the human body, and the spatial relationships between structures within specific anatomic regions.

Goal 2 To integrate the clinical applications of basic science concepts throughout the first year curriculum, as well as introduce students to the interviewing and physical examination skills integral to the practice of medicine.
	Year 1 Indicators Related to Goal 2 At the end of Year 1, the student should be able to: describe the health effects that result when selected biochemical and physiologic pathways, or their regulation, fail. describe how molecular genetics can be used to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of genetically inherited diseases. describe the consequences on cells, tissues, organs and the whole organism when developmental, functional or structural alterations occur. describe how organisms create and maintain internal and external barriers. demonstrate how to conduct a proper patient-centered health history and basic physical examination. integrate and apply anatomical knowledge and physical exam skills to identify normal physical findings through inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. describe the clinical application of, and be able to interpret, selected basic diagnostic tests. identify and describe normal anatomy and basic pathological alterations in structure on plane and cross-sectional clinical images. apply problem-solving skills to identify disease processes through selected case studies and standardized patient encounters.

Goal 3 To integrate the concepts of humanism, tolerance, ethics, and diversity and the importance of those concepts to the physician-patient relationship and the practice of medicine throughout the first year’s curriculum.
	Year 1 Indicators Related to Goal 3 At the end of Year 1, the student should be able to: listen to and demonstrate respect for the opinions of others. describe the ethical considerations related to being a physician-in-training and to being a practicing physician. describe the various elements and aspects of the doctor-patient relationship and illustrate how this relationship might affect patient care including compliance and health outcomes. explain how gender, sexual orientation, cultural background, spiritual and religious beliefs might affect health care and how these issues need to be addressed when caring for patients. describe ethical, psychosocial, and medical considerations involved in end–of-life care. describe how a health practitioner’s own values, beliefs, and personal biases may affect the doctor-patient relationship as well as the delivery of care. describe what constitutes professional behavior of a physician-in-training and of a practicing doctor. conduct themselves in a professional manner in all interactions with classmates, teachers, administration, staff, patients and medical personnel.

Goal 4 To incorporate participatory approaches to learning that encourage both independent and critical thinking, as well as the development of communication skills.
	Year 1 Indicators Related to Goal 4 At the end of Year 1, the student should be able to: demonstrate the use of critical thinking skills during problem solving activities. use information technology as a resource to access current, high-quality material related to a topic or solution to a clinical problem. foster learning in group settings by effectively preparing and presenting material, by actively listening to the contributions of other group members, and by synthesizing presented material. begin applying the principles of Evidence Based Medicine using case studies.

For further information, please contact Linda M. Goldenhar, PhD.

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