Residents must demonstrate 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 life-long learning. (Outcome)
Residents are expected to develop skills and habits to be able to meet the following goals:
IV.A.5.c).(1) identify strengths, deficiencies, and limits in one's knowledge and expertise; (Outcome)
IV.A.5.c).(2)set learning and improvement goals; (Outcome)
IV.A.5.c).(3) identify and perform appropriate learning activities; (Outcome)
IV.A.5.c).(4) systematically analyze practice using quality improvement methods, and implement changes with the goal of practice improvement; (Outcome)
IV.A.5.c).(5) incorporate formative evaluation feedback into daily practice; (Outcome)
IV.A.5.c).(6) locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to their patients' health problems; (Outcome)
IV.A.5.c).(7)use information technology to optimize learning; and,(Outcome)
IV.A.5.c).(8)participate in the education of patients, families, students, residents and other health professionals. (Outcome)
[As further specified by the Review Committee]