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Class of 2023
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Course Title:
5730 - Physician Competencies I
Teaching Hours:
Teaching and Learning MethodsTotal Scheduled Hours = 135.5
Lecture = 59.5
Discussion, Large Group (>12) = 11.5
Workshop = 18
Tutorial = 2
Discussion, Small Group (<12) = 5.5
Independent Learning = 6
Research = 30
Conference = 3

Description:
Introduces students to concepts that encompass the non-medical expert CanMEDS roles of scholar, communicator, collaborator, advocate, manager and professional in the context of the healthy person, family and the physician within health care systems.
Keywords:
Assessment Methods
Research or Project Assessment
Self-Assessment (Reflection)

Course Goals
Blueprint ID Course Goals
7039 Deliver an effective presentation or poster on a topic assigned
Program Competencies: cm-3 cm-6
7040 Explain the roles of the various professional groups and other stakeholders on the healthcare team
Program Competencies: cm-6 co-1 co-2 co-3 co-4
7041 Analyze group dynamics
Program Competencies: co-1 co-3 co-4
7042 Discuss the role of the physician as a leader and health care manager in the health care system
Program Competencies: ld-2 ld-3 pr-1 pr-2 pr-3 pr-4
7044 Apply principles of biostatistics and epidemiology to measuring health status of patients and communities
Program Competencies: ld-2 sc-2
7045 Conduct a literature review and develop a research question
Program Competencies: sc-1 sc-2 sc-3
7046 Discuss ethical and legal issues for decision making in clinical encounters and the health care system
Program Competencies: ld-3 ha-3 pr-1 pr-2 pr-3 pr-4
7299 Identify and discuss a health promotion activity
Program Competencies: ha-1 ha-2
Program Competencies
cm-3 Communicator
Discuss relevant health care information and management plans with patients and their families.
cm-6 Communicator
Discuss effective strategies for communicating with third parties other than 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.
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.
pr-1 Professional
Demonstrate accountability to patients by applying best practices and adhering to high ethical standards.
pr-2 Professional
Demonstrate altruism and accountability to society by recognizing and responding to societal expectations in health care.
pr-3 Professional
Demonstrate integrity and accountability to the profession by adhering to standards and participating in physician-led regulation.
pr-4 Professional
Demonstrate a commitment to physician health and well-being to foster optimal patient care.
sc-2 Scholar
Apply the principles of research, critical appraisal and evidence-based medicine to learning and practice.
sc-1 Scholar
Develop a plan for personal continued education.
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.
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.

Sections/Sessions
Assessing and Measuring Health Status
Ethics/Legal 1
Interprofessional Education 1
Leadership 1
Patient Safety 1
Physician Wellness and Lifelong Learning 1
Professionalism 1
Research 1