IV.B.1.d) Practice-based Learning and Improvement
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 lifelong learning. (Core)
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).(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.B.1.d).(1).(c) identifying and performing appropriate learning activities; (Core)
IV.B.1.d).(1).(d) systematically analyzing practice using quality improvement methods, and implementing changes with the goal of practice improvement; (Core)
IV.B.1.d).(1).(e) incorporating feedback and formative evaluation into daily practice; (Core)
IV.B.1.d).(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
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