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COMPETENCY-BASED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Patient care
The Colorectal surgery resident will:
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in abdominal colorectal procedures, anorectal procedures, diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy, anorectal physiology testing interpretation, and endoanal and endorectal ultrasound.
- Demonstrate competent application of clinical and basic science knowledge by making sound pre- and intraoperative decisions, and in coping independently with unexpected intraoperative findings or events.
- Articulate the rationale for approaches, decisions, and judgments.
- Perform thorough and competent patient assessment, and demonstrate the ability to independently make appropriate decisions regarding treatment choices, including the need for operative intervention.
- Provide safe and competent perioperative care, including independent timely recognition and treatment of complications of operative intervention.
Medical Knowledge
The Colorectal surgery resident will:
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of basic and clinical science as applicable to the practice of colorectal surgery, including pertinent aspects of radiology, pathology, anesthesiology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology
- Demonstrate awareness of current literature in colorectal surgery
Interpersonal and Communication skills
The Colorectal surgery resident will demonstrate the ability to:
- Communicate with patients and their families in a manner that is compassionate, effective, and culturally sensitive
- Communicate bad news in a compassionate, clear manner
- Communicate effectively with other caregivers
- Make an effective presentation
Practice-based learning and Improvement
The Colorectal surgery resident will:
- Demonstrate the ability to use information technology to research topics efficiently, and apply the gained knowledge to specific clinical situations in an evidence-based manner
- Be able to critically evaluate medical literature
- Facilitate learning of other residents and students in the area of colorectal surgery
- Understand the concepts of study design and use of investigational methods
- Demonstrate skill in self-assessment and reflection on one’s own practice
Professionalism
The Colorectal surgery resident will:
- Demonstrate respect for patients, family members, and other healthcare professionals
- Complete his/her responsibilities in a timely manner
- Remain accountable for his/her own actions and decisions
- Demonstrate ethical behavior toward patients, family members, and other healthcare professionals
Systems-based learning
The Colorectal surgery resident will:
- Practice cost-effective patient care
- Advocate for patients within the health care system
- Demonstrate ability to coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and care agencies
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