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Residents must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionals. (Outcome)
Residents are expected to:

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the ability to investigate and evaluate their care of patients, to appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and to continuously improve patient care based on constant self-evaluation and lifelong learning. (Core)

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titleBackground and Intent

Practice-based learning and improvement is one of the defining characteristics of being a physician. It is the ability to investigate and evaluate the care of patients, to appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and to continuously improve patient care based on constant self-evaluation and lifelong learning.

The intention of this Competency is to help a physician develop the habits of mind required to continuously pursue quality improvement, well past the completion of residency. 


IV.B.1.d).(1). Residents must demonstrate competence in:

IV.B.1.d).(1)communicate effectively with patients, families, and the public, as appropriate, across a broad range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds; (Outcome).(a) identifying strengths, deficiencies, and limits in one's knowledge and expertise; (Core)

IV.B.1.d).(1).(b) setting learning and improvement goals; (Core)

IV.AB.51.d).(2)communicate effectively with physicians, other health professionals, and health related agencies; (Outcome1).(c) identifying and performing appropriate learning activities; (Core)

IV.AB.51.d).(3) work effectively as a member or leader of a health care team or other professional group; (Outcome1).(d) systematically analyzing practice using quality improvement methods, and implementing changes with the goal of practice improvement; (Core)

IV.AB.51.d).(1).(4)act in a consultative role to other physicians and health professionals; and, (Outcomee) incorporating feedback and formative evaluation into daily practice; (Core)

IV.AB.51.d).(5) maintain comprehensive, timely, and legible medical records, if applicable. (Outcome)
[As further specified by the Review Committee]1).(f) locating, appraising, and assimilating evidence from scientific studies related to their patients' health problems; and, (Core)

IV.B.1.d).(1).(g) using information technology to optimize learning. (Core)

The Review Committee may further specify by adding to the list of sub-competencies