In the tables below, the principle educational goals for the Inpatient Floor rotations are indicated for each of the six ACGME competencies. The second column should be used to document residents competency in that area.
1) Patient Care
| Principle Educational Goals | Competency Demonstrated* |
| Interview patients skillfully |
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| Examine patients skillfully |
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| Define and prioritize patients’ medical problems | |
| Generate and prioritize differential diagnoses | |
| Develop rational, evidence-based management strategies |
2) Medical Knowledge
| Principle Educational Goals | Competency Demonstrated* |
| Expand clinically applicable knowledge base of the basic and clinical sciences underlying the care of medical inpatients | |
| Access and critically evaluate current medical information and scientific evidence relevant to patient care |
3) Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
| Principle Educational Goals | Competency Demonstrated* |
| Identify and acknowledge gaps in personal knowledge and skills in the care of hospitalized patients |
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| Develop and implement strategies for filling gaps in knowledge and skills |
4) Interpersonal Skills and Communication
| Principle Educational Goals | Competency Demonstrated* |
| Communicate effectively with patients and families | |
| Communicate effectively with physician colleagues at all levels | |
| Communicate effectively with all non-physician members of the health care team to assure comprehensive and timely care of hospitalized patients | |
Present patient information concisely and clearly, verbally and in writing |
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| Teach colleagues effectively |
5) Professionalism
| Principle Educational Goals | Competency Demonstrated* |
| Behave professionally toward towards patients, families, colleagues, and all members of the health care team |
6) Systems-Based Practice
| Principle Educational Goals | Competency Demonstrated* |
| Understand and utilize the multidisciplinary resources necessary to care optimally for hospitalized patients. | |
| Collaborate with other members of the health care team to assure comprehensive patient care |
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| Use evidence-based, cost-conscious strategies in the care of hospitalized patients |
Recommended Resources
All residents are expected to read about their patients in an appropriate textbook and journals. Because it is frequently updated, extensively referenced, and includes abstracts of referenced articles, the program also provides UpToDate as a resource.