Pertinent information and materials are discussed. Student is completely knowledgeable about patient. Student acts, based on knowledge of internal medicine and utilizing clinical reasoning skills to differentiate a differential diagnosis, taking care of urgent problems and researching others in the literature. Student demonstrates ability to critically analyze journal articles and relates them to patient management. Student orders appropriate testing procedures.
Student is skillful in both bedside and more extensive oral case presentation.
Student has developed an understanding of the psychosocial, educational, economic, and religious backgrounds of patients that underlie their diverse belief systems, thus demonstrating this understanding in the approach to the management of individual patients. Students demonstrate a sensitivity to and an understanding of the ethical dimensions of patient care, and demonstrate this in their approach to the management of individual patients. Students develop a professional relationship with patients, peers and other health care professionals, and demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with patients. Students develop facility to maximally utilize time, recognize their limitations and develop their ability to perform adequately under stressful and fatiguing conditions. Student attends all appropriate conferences, is attentive and asks appropriate questions.