Overall Goals
Patient Care
- To take complete histories in an efficient, respectful manner
- To perform thorough examinations in an efficient manner
- To think through and formulate possible differential diagnoses
- To develop an appropriate management plan; in appropriate circumstances initiate it
- To demonstrate appropriate hygiene by washing before and after every patient contact
Medical Knowledge
- To establish good reading habits early. Plan to read every day. Stick to your plan.
- To Apply your what you've read as you talk to, examine, diagnose and treat your patients.
- When you are exposed to a new diagnosis in a clinical situation, read about it as soon as possible.
In addition, to these goals please see the topic and level specific medical knowledge and patient care goals below.