UND General Surgical Residency Program

COMPETENCY BASED PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE

  1. Knowledge

Shows a level of knowledge and understanding of complex problems expected at PGY-level

  1. Application of Knowledge

Relates knowledge to patient care at level expected at PGY-level

  1. Analytic Approach

Shows a systemic and critical approach to reasoning expected at PGY-level

  1. Commitment to Lifelong Learning

Shows regular reading, knowledge acquisition and interest in learning expected at PGY-level

PATIENT CARE

  1. Provides Compassionate Patient Care

Demonstrates caring and respectful behaviors, incorporates patient preferences, counsels and educates patients/families, performs procedures competently

Provides a level of compassionate patient care expected at PGY-level

  1. Provides Appropriate Patient Care

Gathers essential and accurate information, makes informed decisions, develops and carries out patient management plans

Provides level of appropriate patient care expected at PGY-level

  1. Provides Effective Treatment and Health Promotion

Provides level of effective patient care expected at PGY-level

  1. Knowledge and Preparation Related to Operative Surgical Technique

Shows level of knowledge and preparation for performance of operative surgical procedures expected at PGY-level

  1. Operative Surgical Judgment

Shows operative surgical judgment at a level expected at PGY-level

  1. Psychomotor Skill

Respect for tissue, instrument handling and procedural flow

Shows a level of psychomotor skill expected at PGY-level

INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

  1. Relationships With Patients and Families

Shows a level of skill and sensitivity in patient/family relations and creates and sustains sound relationships with patients/families at expected PGY-level

  1. Relations With Professional Associates

Works effectively with others and documents and communicates patient-related information in a manner expected at PGY-level

  1. Communication and Interpersonal Skills During Critical Situations in the OR

Shows appropriate and effective communicative behavior during critical OR situations expected at PGY-level

  1. Communication and Interpersonal Skills During Critical Situations Outside the OR

Shows appropriate and effective communicative behavior during critical situations outside the OR expected at PGY-level

PROFESSIONALISM

  1. Commitment to Carrying Out Professional Responsibilities

Puts patients’ needs first, pursues excellence and professional development and shows respect, integrity and accountability toward patients in a manner expected at PGY-level

  1. Adherence to Ethical Principles

Commitment to ethical principles pertaining to provision of withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent and business practices

Shows commitment to ethical principles in a manner expected at PGY-level

  1. Sensitivity to a Diverse Patient Population

Shows sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ culture, age, gender and disabilities and provides a uniform standard of care in a manner expected at PGY-level

  1. Provides Surgical Care That Addresses the Needs of Terminally Ill Patients

Sensitivity and responsiveness to patient needs for palliative care, pain control, comfort and emotional support

Shows sensitivity and responsiveness to needs of terminally ill patients in a manner expected at PGY-level

PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT

  1. Investigates and Evaluates Patient Care Practices

Analyzes practice experience using a systematic methodology, obtains and uses information about their own population of patients and the larger population from which their patients are drawn

Systematically investigates and evaluates practices in a manner expected at PGY-level

  1. Appraises and Assimilates Scientific Evidence Relevant to Patient Care Practices

Appraises and assimilates essential scientific evidence applicable to patient care practices in a manner expected at PGY-level

  1. Improves Patient Care Practices

Performs practice-bases improvement activities using systematic methodologies, uses information technology to manage and access medical information and support education; facilities learning of students and other health care professionals

Systematically improves patient care practices in a manner expected at PGY-level

SYSTEMS-BASED PRACTICE

  1. Awareness and Responsiveness to the Health Care System

Shows understanding of ways in which various practices affect and are affected by the health care system, other professionals and society at level expected at PGY-level

  1. Utilization of System Resources

Utilizes system resources to optimize patient care as expected at PGY-level

Revised 2/1/07

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