Who is the #NextGenMD?
The #NextGenMD is a Professional.
The #NextGenMD is a Clinical Problem Solver.
The #NextGenMD is a Patient and Community Advocate.
As a Professional, the #NextGenMD will embody the following competencies:
- Professional Values – The #NextGenMD understands why each of the following professional values are important in an effective doctor-patient relationship and keeps them at the forefront of their patient care: honesty, compassion, altruism and respect for patients, family and the members of the healthcare team.
- Standards of Care – The #NextGenMD understands the appropriate standards of care involved in basic clinical situations such as informed consent, confidentiality and end of life care.
- Ethical Reasoning – The #NextGenMD understands what is involved by the generally accepted ethical principles and ethical concepts and demonstrates Professionalism by placing the interest of patients above those of the physician and setting.
- Member of Interdisciplinary Team – The #NextGenMD understands the roles of health care professionals and can use and leverage these resources as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Continuous Learner – The #NextGenMD understands the importance of lifelong, continuous learning and seeks opportunities to increase personal knowledge and skills.
As a Clinical Problem Solver, the #NextGenMD will exemplify the following traits:
- Patient-Centered Care – The #NextGenMD delivers care and treatment plan that is customized to the individual patient.
- Information Gatherer – The #NextGenMD acquires and blends information relevant to the patient and can effectively utilize a variety of sources.
- Differential Diagnoser – The #NextGenMD uses analytic approaches to formulate diagnoses and develops treatment plans utilizing patient information, scientific evidence and clinical judgment.
- Systems of Care – The #NextGenMD understands the various systems of care and the importance of cooperation and coordination of efforts with other health professionals to enhance the continuity of care and safety. The #NextGenMD counsels and negotiates systems of care effectively with patients and their families.
- Technical Skills – The #NextGenMD understands the rationale and can effectively perform medical procedures.
- Informatics – The #NextGenMD understands the uses of information technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of health care and incorporates into daily practice.
As a Patient and Community Advocate, the #NextGenMD will represent as follows:
- Patient Advocate – The #NextGenMD understands the importance of helping individual patients and in elevating the health of the community.
- Community Educator – The #NextGenMD understands the importance of educating the entire community about health issues. The #NextGenMD has the knowledge and communication skills and is an effective community educator.
- Volunteer – The #NextGenMD understands the physician’s obligation to contribute to the community. The #NextGenMD displays personal motivation by seeking opportunities to donate time and expertise to projects that enhance the well being of the community.
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