We expect graduates to make reasoned and responsible decisions following critical processing of clinical and scientific information. Writing and Speaking Central to the mark of an educated person is the notion that one is able to express ideas in writing and in speaking. Technical writing and public speaking skills are built into the curriculum. Preparation for advancing these skills requires knowing about informatics and knowing how to use computer databases to search and retrieve information. Preparation requires knowing how to use a computer for writing, editing, graphics, tables, and Web page development, among others.
Preparation also requires being able to conduct interviews and create audiovisual materials.