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Objectives & Teaching Philosophy

 

Our main goal is the development of fundamental skills and knowledge so that you are well prepared for your future in medicine, regardless of your ultimate choice of career or specialty. By fostering critical thinking and self-directed learning we will help you to better define your interests and aptitudes. You will acquire a broad base of clinical skills as well as fluency in the core competencies of patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning & improvement, interpersonal & communication skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice.