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Program Competencies
Program Competency Domain	Description
Medical Knowledge	Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of biomedical, clinical, social, and behavioral sciences and their application to patient care
Clinical and Technical Skills	Demonstrate proficient medical and surgical procedural skills essential to entering clinical practice Perform a thorough history and physical examination Accurately order and interpret diagnostic testing
Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Abilities	Systemically evaluate patient presentations to develop a prioritized differential diagnosis Integrate diagnostic findings with clinical reasoning to formulate evidence-based treatment plans Recognize urgent or emergent conditions and respond with appropriate clinical interventions Adjust management plans based on patient response, clinical guidelines, and available resources
Interpersonal Skills	Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills with patients, their families, and other members of the healthcare team Adapt to the needs of individual patients by displaying maturity, sensitivity, flexibility, and compassion during all communications while considering cultural health beliefs Collaborate with each member of the healthcare team to achieve high quality patient care
Professional Behaviors	Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity Uphold professional boundaries at all time

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