University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

1996

The following is a partial list of graduate competencies. Graduates will have their knowledge, skills and professional perspective to:

 

  1. Integrate Osteopathic philosophy in all aspects of their professional activities.
  2. Understand health and illness in the context of the interrelationships of the structure and function of the mind and body by: mastering a core of basic and clinical sciences; understanding the etiology, natural history, and prevention of core diseases; and using this knowledge in the provision of health care.
  3. Prevent illness; diagnose and manage acute and chronic illness; and maintain health.
  4. Incorporate the practice of health promotion and disease prevention in the care of patients, families and communities.
  5. Use scientific, economic, and ethical principles in managing cost effective and quality care to patients, families and populations.
  6. Understand the influence of the physical and social environment on the health of individuals, families and communities.
  7. Apply the principles of patient centered care, including" understanding the patient’s experience of health and illness; communicating effectively, informing and educating; enhancing patient self-care competence; and honoring individual and community values, beliefs, ability and preferences.
  8. Critically appraise nontraditional healing modalities and provide guidance to patients in their use.
  9. Pursue continuous professional development and competency through study, consultation, and personal reflection.
  10. Use information technology to search out, organize and analyze information to guide clinical decision making and quality care management.