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Class of 2017
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Course Title:
7730 - Special Projects III
Teaching Hours:
Teaching and Learning MethodsTotal Scheduled Hours = 194.5
Lecture = 52.5
Discussion, Large Group (>12) = 4
Workshop = 12
Case-Based Instruction/Learning = 1
Role Play/Dramatization = 4
Discussion, Small Group (<12) = 4
Independent Learning = 3
Research = 40
Clinical Experience - Ambulatory = 14
Preceptorship = 53
Reflection = 5
Conference = 2

Description:
Continues to develop student competencies in the non- Medical Expert CanMEDS roles introduced in previous special project courses.

Assessment Methods
Clinical Performance Rating/Checklist
Exam - Institutionally Developed, Written/ Computer-based
Narrative Assessment
Research or Project Assessment
Self-Assessment (Reflection)

Course Goals
Blueprint ID Course Goals
7420 Discuss key elements for effective administration of health systems
Program Competencies: ld-2 ld-3
7424 Apply interview and physical examination skills in a practice setting
Program Competencies: me-1 me-2 cm-1 cm-2
7444 Demonstrate effective collaboration and an awareness of the roles, activities and interaction of health care professionals and community groups to address population health issues
Program Competencies: co-1 co-2 co-3 co-4 ld-3
7473 Develop and present research data collection and analysis report
Program Competencies: sc-1 sc-2 sc-3
7497 Demonstrate effective strategies to promote understanding, manage differences and resolve conflicts through negotiation and collaboration
Program Competencies: co-4
9830 Discuss the current structure and organization of the Canadian healthcare system
Program Competencies: ld-3 ha-3
9895 Describe the role, activities and interaction of the various health and other professionals in the community as related to the management of patients living with chronic diseases
Program Competencies: co-2 co-3
9896 Identify key issues in the Canadian health care system and advocate for patients at all levels
Program Competencies: cm-6 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3
9897 Using evidence informed decision making, discuss the role of the physician and screening for chronic diseases
Program Competencies: ha-1 ha-2
9898 Discuss the role of the family physician and their practice in managing chronic disease in a community setting
Program Competencies: pr-1
9899 Reflect on the challenges of managing patients living with chronic diseases in different settings
Program Competencies: ld-2 ld-3
9900 Describe the interaction among health institutions, health programs and community groups to prevent chronic disease in a community setting
Program Competencies: ld-3
9901 Identify learning needs specific to patient chronic diseases, and management of associated problems and outcomes
Program Competencies: sc-1 sc-2 sc-3
9902 Develop and implement a project and analyze results
Program Competencies: me-6 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3
9903 Identify the ethical issues that arise in the everyday experiences of the health team (i.e. nurses, physicians, nutritionists, physiotherapists, etc.) in relation to the management of chronic diseases
Program Competencies: pr-1
Program Competencies
ld-2 Leader
Apply evidence and management processes to effectively allocate health care resources.
ld-3 Leader
Describe the roles and responsibilities of physicians and governing bodies in the development and support of the health care system.
me-1 Medical Expert
Perform a complete and accurate patient-centred history appropriate to the patient’s presentation.
me-2 Medical Expert
Perform a complete and accurate physical examination appropriate to the patient’s presentation.
cm-1 Communicator
Develop and maintain appropriate ethical and therapeutic relationships, rapport and trust with patients and their families.
cm-2 Communicator
Collect and synthesize accurate and relevant information, incorporating perspectives from patients and their families, colleagues and other health care professionals.
co-1 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective collaboration skills within the health care system.
co-2 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective consultation with other health care professionals to provide care for individuals, communities, and populations.
co-3 Collaborator
Demonstrate respect for health care team members without bias (e.g., bias related to gender, ethnicity, cultural background or health care role).
co-4 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective strategies to promote understanding, manage differences and resolve conflicts through negotiation and collaboration.
sc-1 Scholar
Develop a plan for personal continued education.
sc-2 Scholar
Apply the principles of research, critical appraisal and evidence-based medicine to learning and practice.
sc-3 Scholar
Demonstrate facilitation of learning for health care professionals, patients and society as part of the professional responsibility.
ha-3 Health Advocate
Assess and respond to issues in the Canadian health care system and advocate for patients at all levels.
cm-6 Communicator
Discuss effective strategies for communicating with third parties other than health care professionals.
ha-1 Health Advocate
Identify the important determinants of health, risk factors for illness, interaction between the population and their physical, biological and social environment, and personal attributes.
ha-2 Health Advocate
Identify public policies and trends that affect health locally, nationally, and globally, and barriers to access for populations, including persons with disabilities, the underserved and the marginalized.
pr-1 Professional
Demonstrate accountability to patients by applying best practices and adhering to high ethical standards.
me-6 Medical Expert
Apply knowledge of the clinical, socio-behavioural, and fundamental biomedical sciences relevant to a clinical problem.