STRATEGIES FOR MEETING THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Initial Orders 

1. Write initial orders on patients where possible.

2. Have the supervising resident review all student-initiated orders.

3. Have the supervising resident countersign all student-initiated orders.

2. Patient Follow-up

1. Follow the results of patient workups where possible.

2. Order diagnostic procedures as appropriate.

3. Discuss diagnostic options with faculty.

4. Research the case and supplement with appropriate readings.

5. In the event of the death of a patient, attend and participate in the autopsy, if possible.

3. Problem List

1. Formulate an up-to-date problem list or its equivalent for each patient and post it in the front of the chart.

2. Use library resources to research the problem list.

3. Read professional journals thoughtfully and be able to identify the characteristics of effective medical articles.

4. Patient Interaction

1. Develop sensitivity to and an understanding of the ethical dimensions of patient care.

2. Develop an understanding of the psychosocial, education, economic and religious backgrounds of patients that underlie their diverse belief systems; demonstrate this understanding in the approach to the management of individual patients.

5. Presentations

1. Become skillful in informal oral case presentations during bedside rounds.

2. Enhance formal presentation skills for conferences.