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First-Rate Curriculum
First-Rate Curriculum
Our Virtual Clinical Observation Program provides pre-health students with a personal and
authentic understanding of medicine from anywhere in the world. Through this course, the
student will gain valuable observation experience and guidance as they continue their own
educational advancement into a career as an aspiring healthcare professional. The program will
feature live and pre-recorded components, standardized patients, unparalleled student
engagement, and interface with healthcare professionals from UT Southwestern Medical
Center.
First-Rate Curriculum
First-Rate Curriculum
First-Rate Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed by professional educators in healthcare and shall be delivered
through a state-of-the-art learning management system. We will integrate innovative clinical
experiences with the professional competencies outlined by the Association of American
Medical Colleges. These virtual observation hours may be submitted as part of health sciences
program applications, including medical school (acceptance of virtual observation hours may
vary depending on the institution).
Core COMPETENCIES to be covered
Basic Communication Skills
Advanced Communication Skills
Advanced Communication Skills
- The Physician-Patient Relationship
- The Chief Complaint and History of Present Illness
- The Medical, Family, and Social Histories
Advanced Communication Skills
Advanced Communication Skills
Advanced Communication Skills
- Bedside Manner and Empathy
- Sensitive Topics
- Difficult Interactions
- Delivering Bad News
The Practice of Medicine
Advanced Communication Skills
The Practice of Medicine
- The Physical Examination
- The Electronic Medical Record
- Physicians as Teachers and Lifelong Learners
- Experiencing Grief as a Physician
Special Populations
Professionalism, Teamwork, and Ethical Principles
The Practice of Medicine
- Pediatric Patients
- Non-English Speaking Patients
- Homeless Patients
- End-Of-Life Care
Professionalism, Teamwork, and Ethical Principles
Professionalism, Teamwork, and Ethical Principles
Professionalism, Teamwork, and Ethical Principles
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cultural Competence
- Confidentiality
- Gender and Racial Bias in Healthcare
- Legal Issues, Social Media Pitfalls, and Lawsuits
Emergency Medicine Specific Topics
Professionalism, Teamwork, and Ethical Principles
Professionalism, Teamwork, and Ethical Principles
- Problem Based Learning
- Shiftwork and Scheduling
- Rural, Wilderness, and Event Medicine
- Wellness and Resiliency
Events
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