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Competencies and Learning Objectives

The integrated undergraduate medical education curriculum at the UNM School of Medicine is designed to prepare students with the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to provide effective, compassionate health care within a rapidly evolving health care environment. In addition to guiding student learning, the School of Medicine competencies and objectives will also guide curriculum design, innovation and ongoing faculty development.

SOM Competencies

Competency 1: Medical Knowledge

Related SOM Program Objectives

At the end of medical school training, a graduating student will be able to:

Apply biomedical concepts to the practices of medicine emphasizing the scientific principles and mechanisms that underlie health, disease and methods of therapy.
Apply medical knowledge, epidemiology and clinical reasoning skills to effectively solve problems related to patient care.

Competency 2: Patient Care

Related SOM Program Objectives

At the end of medical school training, a graduating student will be able to:

Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their conditions through history taking, physical examination, and the appropriate use of laboratory data, imaging, and other studies.
Interpret and synthesize information from multiple sources (medical records, history, physical, diagnostic evaluations, family and other healthcare team members) in order to develop patient assessments.
In collaboration with the patient and the healthcare team, make informed decisions about diagnostic plans using up-to-date scientific evidence and clinical judgment.
In collaboration with the patient and the healthcare team, make informed decisions about therapeutic interventions using up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment.
Accurately summarize and clearly present patient data and patient care information in both written and oral formats in accordance with established guidelines.
Appropriately obtain informed consent for simple procedures.

Competency 3: Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Related SOM Program Objectives

At the end of medical school training, a graduating student will be able to:

Establish collaborative and trusting relationships with faculty, peers, patients, families, and interprofessional care team members.
Utilize patient-centered interviewing skills to gather and share information with patients and families.
Engage with patients and families in discussion of diagnostic, therapeutic and health promotion plans.

Competency 4: Personal and Professional Development

Related SOM Program Objectives

At the end of medical school training, a graduating student will be able to:

Apply a recognized framework of ethical decision-making in addressing issues and concerns in diverse educational and clinical situations.
Demonstrate sensitivity and respect to diverse patient populations and families.
Demonstrate compassion, integrity and altruism for others.
Demonstrate accountability and an ability to give, receive and incorporate constructive feedback.
Utilize appropriate methods and resources to demonstrate their commitment to maintaining personal health and well-being which promote optimal patient care and a sustainable work-life balance.
Assess the impact of medical school experiences on their evolving personal and professional values.

Competency 5: Systems Based Practice

Related SOM Program Objectives

At the end of medical school training, a graduating student will be able to:

Demonstrate familiarity with the professional standards of medical practice and issues of patient privacy.
Demonstrate the ability to work within a multidisciplinary and interprofessional patient care team.

Competency 6: Practice-based Learning and Improvement

Related SOM Program Objectives

At the end of medical school training, a graduating student will be able to:

Demonstrate skill in accessing, evaluating, and applying the best evidence to understand the causes and effects of disease and to improve the care of patients and populations.
Identify the strengths and limitations in one’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes in order to develop learning and improvement goals.

Competency 7: New Mexico Health

Related SOM Program Objectives

At the end of medical school training, a graduating student will be able to:

Describe and address the social determinants of health common to the population of New Mexico and their contributions to the development and/or continuation of disease.
Care and advocate for patients experiencing issues of health disparity and contribute to addressing the health care needs of underserved individuals and communities in New Mexico.

Contact

Physical Address

SOM Bldg No.2 room 165

Mailing Address

UNM SOM Undergraduate Medical Education
MSC08 4710, 1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131

Email Address

HSC-UME@salud.unm.edu

Phone: 505-272-4823

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Mountain Standard Time)

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