Program Competencies

1. Medical Knowledge (Knowledge for Practice) 

• Apply established and emerging bio-physical scientific principles that are fundamental to healthcare for individuals across their lifespan and for populations

• Apply principles of social-behavioral sciences to provision of patient care 

• Differentiate normal and abnormal health statuses 

2. Interpersonal and Communication Skills 

• Demonstrate effective communication with patients and families across a broad range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds 

• Demonstrate effective communication with health team members 

3. Clinical and Technical Skill 

• Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their condition through history-taking and physical examination 

• Select, interpret and apply appropriate clinical diagnostic studies for patient care

• Perform technical skills of PA practice

4. Professionalism and Ethics 

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of ethical principles pertaining to patient care, contributing to better health outcomes across all populations served

• Demonstrate respect and empathy for the patient

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of professional responsibilities 

5. Clinical Reasoning and Problem Solving 

• Apply clinical science principles and evidence to make patient-centered diagnostic and therapeutic decisions

• Develop a plan to manage acute and chronic conditions, crucial for underserved and aging populations

• Synthesize information to develop an appropriate differential diagnosis and clinical impression