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McMaster Program Competencies

1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment

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Activities

Introduction to ABGs
Active Large Group Session

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology / Week 1

Thomas Gagnon MF1 Respirology
Tutorial

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology / Week 2

Intro to Radiology
Active Large Group Session

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology / Week 2

Janet Woo MF1 Cardiovascular
Tutorial

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology / Week 1

Clinical Pharmacology
Active Large Group Session

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology / Week 2

Alessandra W. MF1 Cardiovascular
Tutorial

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology / Week 2

Novak B. Part 2 MF1 Cardiovascular
Tutorial

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology / Week 3

Introduction to Pain
Active Large Group Session

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology / Week 4

Ron Chen MF1 Respirology
Tutorial

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Introduction to Medicine / Week 3

Concepts of Evidence Based Medicine for UGME
Active Large Group Session

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Introduction to Medicine / Week 3

Amir Boutros MF2 Renal
Tutorial

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Renal / Week 2

Carmine Garcia MF2 Hematology
Tutorial

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 1

Maxwell Greenfield MF2 Hematology
Tutorial

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 1

Shane Mosley MF2 Hematology
Tutorial

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 2

Judy Patterson MF2 Hematology
Tutorial

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology / Week 2

Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine at Point of Care: Part 1
PC Session

Part 2 / Professional Competencies 2 / Week 1

Mei Wang MF3 Reproduction
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy / Week 1

Shalini Mehta MF3 Reproduction
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy / Week 1

Manuel Pereira MF3 Reproduction
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy / Week 1

Susan Weiss MF3 Reproduction
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy / Week 1

JoAnne Wright MF3 Reproduction
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy / Week 3

Samira Shah 1 MF3 Reproduction
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy / Week 3

Savita Singh MF3 Reproduction
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy / Week 4

Using Evidence-Based Medicine at Point of Care Part 2
PC Session

Part 3 / Professional Competencies 3 / Week 6

Ask Me Anything: Concepts, Tools and Key Issues for Nutrition and Health
Large Group Session

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Hannah Rosen Part 1 MF3 Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 1

Nick DeMarco MF3 Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 1

Ted Mitchell MF3 Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 2

Mike Bayuk MF3 Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 2

James Cork MF3 Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 2

Philip Cheung MF3 Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 3

Lauren Bick MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 4

Amanda Porter MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 4

Vivian Patel MF3 Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition / Week 4

Stephen Golding MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 1

Adam Pajek MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 2

Emily Bradstone MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 2

Calvin Shin MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 2

Michel Dupois MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 3

Julian Knight MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 3

Riley Walker MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 3

Kate Smith MF3 Reproduction
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 4

Substance Use Disorders
Active Large Group Session

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Lan Chen MF4 Brain and Behaviour
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour / Week 1

Tammy Polk MF5 Brain and Behaviour
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour / Week 1

Katherine Cornish MF4 Brain and Behaviour
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour / Week 1

Benjamin Nuri MF4 Brain and Behaviour
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour / Week 2

Skylar and Siobhan Aidan MF4 Brain and Behaviour
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour / Week 3

Personality Disorders
Active Large Group Session

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour / Week 3

Malcolm Lowry MF4 Brain and Behaviour
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour / Week 3

Autism and Attention Deficit Disorder
Active Large Group Session

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour / Week 4

Mike Chiasson MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 1

Ronnie Olchuk MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 1

Amy Field MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 2

Introduction to Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics
Active Large Group Session

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 2

Richard Strang MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 3

Cindy Edsworth MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 3

Joan Spaulding MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 3

Jane Young MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 3

Jake Gamble MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 4

Fred Newman MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 4

Giuseppe Carnivale MF4 MSK
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 4

MSK Radiology
Active Large Group Session

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine / Week 4

Brenda Farnett MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 1

Mandy Wallsmith (Part 1) MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 1

Mandy Wallsmith (Part 2) MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 1

Neil Wartson (Part 1) MF4 Neuro
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 1

Neil Wartson (Part 2) MF4 Neuro
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 1

David Beatty MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 2

Ivan Nettar MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 2

Andrea Holmes MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 2

Shelley Clerke MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 3

Carmen Shellinger MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 3

Ron Chen (Part 2) MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 3

Emily Slott MF4 Neurology
Tutorial

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience / Week 4

Adrian Scholtz Part 1
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation

Arielle D
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation

Yaser Kallas IF Host Defence and Neoplasia
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia / Week 1

Melissa Wang IF Host Defence and Neoplasia
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia / Week 1

Godlewski Family IF Host Defence and Neoplasia
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia / Week 3

Grace Tran IF Host Defence and Neoplasia
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia / Week 3

Claire McFadden Part 1 IF Maternal and Child Health Risks
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Maternal Health Risks/Aging-Related Care / Week 1

Claire McFadden Part 2 IF Maternal and Child Health Risks
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Maternal Health Risks/Aging-Related Care / Week 1

Integration Foundation Rapid Fire Cases: Medical decision making in the acute care setting
e-Learning Module

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Maternal Health Risks/Aging-Related Care / Week 4

Adverse Drug Reactions and Drug Interactions
Active Large Group Session

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Maternal Health Risks/Aging-Related Care / Week 3

Henry Baker IF Chronicity and Complexity
Tutorial

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Complexity and Chronicity / Week 1

Patient History
Simulations

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Examination
Simulations

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Pain Management
Simulations

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Personal Interaction and Communication Skills
Simulations

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Anesthetic Practice
Simulations

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

General Anesthesia
Simulations

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Pharmacology
Simulations

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Airway Management
Simulations

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Oxygenation
Simulations

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Ventilation
Simulations

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Volume and Circulatory Management
Simulations

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Anesthesia Clerkship
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Examination: Trauma and burn
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Emergency Medicine: Aids to Clinical Decision Making
e-Learning Module

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

How Emerg Docs Think
Watching a Video

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Emergency Medicine Clerkship
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Emergency Medicine Triage Shift
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Family Medicine Palliative Case
e-Learning Module

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Family Medicine Clinical Placement
Preceptor

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Family Medicine Geriatric Case
e-Learning Module

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Internal Medicine Clinical Exposure
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening
Large Group Session

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Obstetrical Emergencies
Large Group Session

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation (Hospital)
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation (Ambulatory)
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Pediatrics Clerkship
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Eating Disorders and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Tutorial

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Geriatric and Medical Psychiatry
Tutorial

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Movement Disorders and Cognitive Assessment
Clerkship Teaching Session

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Physical Therapy of Psychopathology
e-Learning Module

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Psychiatry Clerkship
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Psychiatric Emergency Service
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Surgery Clerkship
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Access evidence-based information/resources relevant to a clinical problem and discuss with supervisor or team.
Essential Clinical Experience

Anesthesia Rotation / Emergency Medicine Rotation / Internal Medicine Rotation / Pediatrics Rotation / Surgery Rotation / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Apply evidence-based information to inform decision making and share with patient or family.
Essential Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine Rotation / Pediatrics Rotation / Surgery Rotation / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Orthopedic LGS 1
Large Group Session

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Orthopedic LGS 2
Large Group Session

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Medical Subspecialty Selectives
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Medical Subspecialty Selective

Medical Subspecialty Selectives
Tutorial

Clerkship / Medical Subspecialty Selective

Psychotherapy
Tutorial

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation / Transition to Residency

Assessments

End of MF 1
PC Integrative Exercise

Part 1 / Professional Competencies 1

MF 3
PC Integrative Exercise

Part 3 / Professional Competencies 3 / Week 5

OSCE #1
Objectives Structured Clinical Examination

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4

Integration Foundation (IF)
PC Integrative Exercise

Part 4 / Professional Competencies 4 / Week 7

OSCE #2
Objectives Structured Clinical Examination

Part 5 / Integration Foundation

Anesthesia Clerkship Daily Evaluation
Preceptor Evaluation

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

EM Medical Expert (presenting problem)
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Emergency Medicine Daily Evaluation
Preceptor Evaluation

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

EM Medical Expert (technical skills interpretation)
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Emergency Medicine: Aids to Clinical Decision Making
e-Learning Module Completion

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Obstetrics and Gynecology
NBME Exam (National Board of Medical Examiners)

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Pediatrics Clerkship
Clerkship Multiple Choice Question Exam

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Psychiatry Clerkship Clinical Placement
Preceptor Evaluation

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Psychiatric Emergency Service
Preceptor Evaluation

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Medical Subspecialty Selectives
Final Rotation Assessment

Clerkship / Medical Subspecialty Selective

OSCE #3
Objectives Structured Clinical Examination

Post-clerkship / Concept Integration and Review / Week 6

Objectives

Explain the effects of airflow obstruction on the respiratory tract, lung mechanics and gas exchange. Use this knowledge to explain the symptoms and signs with which the patient with lower or upper airway obstruction presents.
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

Develop a mechanism-based approach to management of airflow obstruction.
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to explain the role of the neuromusculature in respiratory pump function.
Global Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the factors that influence airway luminal diameter, and the key aspects of allergic mediated inflammation.
Global Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

Develop an approach to management of respiratory diseases: medications (including oxygen), behavioural modifications and population measures for prevention.
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

Develop a mechanism-based approach to management of respiratory pump failure.
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

Develop a mechanism-based approach to the diagnosis and management of arrhythmias.
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Develop a mechanism-based approach to the management of coronary artery disease.
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Explain the most common mechanism of arrhythmogenesis: re-entry
Global Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to explain the pathophysiology of the acute coronary syndromes.
Global Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the cardiac cycle, the mechanisms of myocardial contraction and the pathophysiology of congestive heart failure.
Global Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Develop an approach to diagnostic tests as applied to the cardiovascular system: EKG, chest x-ray, echocardiogram, stress test.
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Develop a mechanism-based approach to management of cardiovascular diseases: medications, behavioural modifications and population measures for prevention.
General Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology

Describe the steps in generating a research question that addresses equipoise and a gap in the scientific literature.
Activity Objectives

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Introduction to Medicine

Develop a conceptual approach to diagnosis of anemia and polycythemia.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the genetics and molecular structure of hemoglobin, its synthesis and how qualitative and quantitative abnormalities cause disease.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the role of iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 in hematopoiesis.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the mechanisms and consequences of coagulation factor deficiencies.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the role of coagulation factors in secondary hemostasis. Students should be able to assess the risk to family members of an individual with an X-linked condition.
Global Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the mechanism and consequences of quantitative and qualitative abnormalities of platelets.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to explain the role of platelets in hemostasis and thrombosis.
Global Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Develop a conceptual approach to management of venous thromboembolic disease.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the response of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to venous thrombosis.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Develop a conceptual approach to diagnosis of bleeding disorders.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the pathophysiology that leads to white cell malignancies.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2 / Hematology

Describe the role of prenatal diagnosis in pregnancy.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to define metabolic syndrome and examine the consequences of insulin resistance including polycystic ovarian syndrome. Students will also be able to explain the effect of hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenism on female sexual function.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the normal menstrual cycle and to identify factors that can disrupt normal female reproductive physiology.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to define infertility, to discuss its underlying causes and to describe a basic diagnostic approach to its evaluation. The student should be able to describe the psychological and sexual impacts of infertility.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Upon completion of this problem, students will have developed an approach to the investigation of male infertility, will understand meiosis and will appreciate the difference between meiosis and mitosis.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the role of the X chromosome in ovarian function.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to explain the physiologic changes that occur during the menopause transition and list the causes of postmenopausal bleeding.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to define conception, normal and abnormal implantation and early pregnancy failure. Students will also review available options for contraception and their mechanisms of action and efficacy.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Upon completion of this problem, students should have explored teratogenicity in pregnancy using warfarin and low molecular weight heparin as examples.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to explain the mechanisms of labour and normal labour progression as well as describe the factors that affect normal labour.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Reproduction and Pregnancy

Upon completion of this problem, students should have an understanding of fat, carbohydrate and protein requirements as well as the processes of digestion, absorption and metabolism of these macronutrients. The relationship between diet and growth and development in early childhood should be summarized.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Upon completion of this case, students will be able to describe the normal structure and function of the liver, as well as changes to structure and function present in pathological states.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the approach to a patient presenting with acute abdominal pain, describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the pancreas and examine the pathophysiology of acute and chronic pancreatitis.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe the physiology of the small intestine and discuss the pathophysiology of malabsorption.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Upon completion of this problem, students will demonstrate an understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of gastric acid secretion. The factors that support and disrupt gastroduodenal mucosal integrity should be identified and explained.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe the anatomy and physiology of the biliary system and outline the pathophysiology of stone formation in various organs.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Describe the nutrient-based dietary standard for Canada and the USA known as the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Upon completion of this problem, students are expected to describe the key developmental milestones of the peri-pubertal stage and the nutritional requirements of the adolescent and the impact of extreme lifestyle behaviours on growth and nutritional health of adolescents. Students will describe common presentations of eating disorders.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe the role of insulin in lipid, carbohydrate and protein metabolism in normal homeostasis and and appreciate the consequences of the pathophysiological condition of absolute insulin deficiency.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students will explain how a genetic defect can disturb normal lipoprotein metabolism and increase risk of cardiovascular disease.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students will describe the role of thyroid hormones in energy metabolism.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe the regulation and function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students will identify genetic and environmental risk factors for childhood obesity and discuss prevention and treatment strategies at the individual and population level.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students will outline the key hormones and organs or tissues involved in calcium homeostasis, as well as the causes and consequences of hypercalcemia. Students will also be able to describe the histological structure of bone, the physiology of bone formation and remodeling and the pathophysiology of osteoporosis.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe normal pituitary structure and function and compare with the pathologic state of growth hormone excess.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the production of steroid hormones and to interpret the implications of steroidogenic enzyme deficiencies on embryologic development and postnatal health. Students will also have reviewed the inheritance of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, discussed related genetic counselling, and considered a patient-centered approach to caring for intersex patients.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Recognize abnormalities of emotions, perceptions, behaviour and cognition, and describe them in appropriate terminology. The student will be expected to articulate an approach to the evaluation of patients with:
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Anxiety or panic.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Apathy and withdrawal.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Perceptual disturbances.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Abnormal beliefs.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Disorientation and memory disturbance.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Pain or other forms of somatic distress.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Maladaptive behaviours.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Recurrent interpersonal problems.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Addiction.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Genetic influences.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Brain development and function.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Physical health.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe the concept of normal and abnormal childhood behaviour.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe the stress-diathesis model of depression, under which depression is understood as a natural consequence of sustained stress, marked by disordered vegetative, cognitive and mood functions.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Upon completion of this problem, students will understand the physical symptoms of panic disorder and contrast the symptoms of anxiety and panic from other conditions or disorders.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Theme 2: The inter-relationship of mental and physical processes
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Upon completion of this problem, students should understand the medical and social consequences of alcohol-related disorders including alcohol use disorder, alcohol intoxication, alcohol withdrawal, other alcohol-induced disorders and unspecified alcohol-related disorder (DSM-5), the neurological underpinnings of substance use disorders and the identification and treatment of alcohol withdrawal.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Describe the major drug classes used to treat psychotic disorders, their mechanism of action, indications, and adverse effects.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Articulate an approach to treating patients and supporting family members with children who have autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorder.
Activity Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

Describe how these disorders (developmental abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system) may affect the child through all stages of life.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Explain how mechanical abnormalities affect function.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Discuss degenerative musculoskeletal diseases.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Describe common metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis and its important societal implications.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Describe less common metabolic bone diseases which help one learn about normal bone.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Describe the clinical difference and approach to monoarthritis and polyarthritis.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Review recent developments in immunotherapy.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Differentiate between inflammatory and mechanical back pain.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Develop a basic approach to low back pain and explain its common causes and its investigation and management.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Differentiate between the role of opioid use in acute pain versus chronic pain and discuss the efficacy, limitations and adverse consequences.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Upon completion of this case, students will be able to describe spinal deformities and their implications in children.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to explain shoulder biomechanics and the etiology of chronic tendon disorders. They should explore how to individualize a treatment plan.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe an approach to osteoporosis.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe a basic approach to low back pain and identify its common causes and its investigation and management.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to explain the difference between inflammatory and mechanical back pain, and will have explored ankylosing spondylitis as the prototypical inflammatory spine disease.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Upon completion of this problem, the students will have an overall approach to weakness, and will be able to describe inflammatory muscle disease.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Upon completion of this case, students will be able to describe gout.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Upon completion of this problem, students will be familiar with reactive arthritis and recognize that environmental and genetic factors have a significant role in the pathophysiology of rheumatic diseases.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe systemic lupus erythematosus.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe the diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis and will have an approach to extra-articular manifestations.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe the assessment and management of fractures in children.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to explain key concepts in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Compare and contrast how various imaging modalities can be best utilized to image the different components of the musculoskeletal system.
Activity Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Compare and contrast the appropriate use of various imaging modalities in the work up of the following cases: Scaphoid fracture; Acute knee pain; Ankle trauma; C-spine trauma.
Activity Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Explain the principles of fracture management.
Activity Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Review cases of common orthopedic injuries with rationalization for methods of diagnosis and management.
Activity Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe normal muscle function.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the normal function of the neuromuscular junction.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the anatomy and basic functional circuitry of the basal ganglia.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the microscopic anatomy and physiology of a peripheral nerve.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to discuss the concept of dementia.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to discuss the cortical organization of language.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the fundamentals of nerve conduction in health and disease.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the anatomy and physiology of the spine.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to discuss the anatomy and physiology of the eye and optic nerves.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to describe the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to recognize the basic anatomy and function of some of the structures of the brainstem.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to recognize the anatomy and discuss the overall functioning of the limbic system.
Global Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Explain the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of Parkinsonism.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Differentiate encephalitis from meningitis.
General Objectives

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Neuroscience

Appraise, incorporate principles of resource stewardship to, and apply acquired knowledge into medical decision-making.
General Objectives

Professional Competencies 3 / Professional Competencies 4

Apply principles of evidence-based and evidence-informed medicine in medical decision-making.
General Objectives

Professional Competencies 3 / Professional Competencies 4

Upon completion of this case, the student will have a basic approach to the diagnosis of a new mass lesion, including imaging modalities and diagnostic procedures, as well as an understanding of the multi-disciplinary approach to cancer care and the role of Clinical Practice Guidelines in determining therapy.
Global Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation

Explain the basis of cancer diagnosis and prognosis.
General Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia

Describe the role of surgery, radiation and systemic therapy in the management of cancer.
General Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia

Describe the principles of pain and symptom management in cancer.
General Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia

At the completion of this problem, students should be able to define sepsis and describe the pathophysiology of septic shock. They should be able to identify the diagnostic work up and management of someone with sepsis and articulate the process of antimicrobial selection in such cases.
Global Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to integrate the various branches of the immune system and be able to identify when to initiate an immunodeficiency work-up.
Global Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Host Defense and Neoplasia

Explain the terminology regarding adverse drug events and the risk factors for patients experiencing an adverse drug event.
Activity Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Maternal Health Risks/Aging-Related Care

Explain how to detect, evaluate and manage adverse drug events.
Activity Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Maternal Health Risks/Aging-Related Care

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able explain the causes and management of preterm labour. Students should be able to describe the social and health impacts of teen pregnancy for teen parents and their children.
Global Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Maternal Health Risks/Aging-Related Care

Upon completion of this problem, students should be able to identify maternal complications of pregnancy with an emphasis on hypertension, and describe resuscitative measures used in hypertensive emergencies (eclampsia). Students should be able to describe the significance of neonatal hypoglycemia and explain the principles surrounding newborn screening for inborn errors of metabolism.
Global Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Maternal Health Risks/Aging-Related Care

Upon completion of this problem, the student should be able to describe chronic pain in a biopsychosocial framework which recognizes nociceptive, neuropathic, cognitive-perceptual, brain and behaviour and socio-environmental factors.
Global Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Complexity and Chronicity

Discuss the diagnosis and treatment of compartment syndrome.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship

Describe the role of the preoperative anesthetic assessment with regards to optimizing patient risk.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Assess a patient who has an ASA class 1 or 2 classification with regards to their readiness for anesthesia by taking an appropriate history and performing a relevant physical examination.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Assess the patient's airway for ease of mask ventilation, LMA insertion or endotracheal intubation.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

List indications for endotracheal intubation, use of LMA, and indications for mechanical ventilation
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Describe criteria for extubation
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

List the types of patients who are at highest risk of aspiration. Explain how we prevent aspiration and describe how aspiration is treated.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

List the causes of hypoxemia. Describe appropriate treatment of hypoxemia in the perioperative setting.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Explain how euvolemia can be disturbed/altered in the perioperative period and how these alterations are managed.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Define shock and explain how shock can be classified (types and degree). Describe potential treatments for the patient in shock, including the rational use of vasoactive and inotropic medications.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Describe appropriate uses for the following crystalloid solutions: normal saline, Ringer's lactate, D5W, D5W/NS. Describe appropriate uses of the colloid solutions albumin and Pentaspan. Explain the complications of using these fluids.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Describe the rational use of blood product therapy. Explain the complications of massive transfusions.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Demonstrate the ability to rapidly recognize and initiate basic management of acute life- or limb-threatening illness or injury
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Describe a basic differential diagnosis including the significant worst-case diagnosis for every patient assessed.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Demonstrate a basic systematic, prioritized approach to resuscitation and stabilization of emergencies.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Demonstrate a basic ability to distinguish seriously ill or injured patients from those with minor conditions.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Distinguish which conditions are life-threatening or emergent from those that are less urgent.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and initiate treatment of the undifferentiated patient.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Describe the concept of triage and prioritization of care, including paraphrasing the use of Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). Recognize that certain groups of patients require a high index of suspicion for serious illness (e.g.,immunocompromised, chronic renal failure, transplant, extremes of age, intoxicated, and diabetes).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Participate in a care plan discussion with a patient understanding the role of shared-decision making.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Consider legal and/or ethical issues as well as psychosocial aspects in deciding on an appropriate treatment.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Identify resources to help determine appropriate treatment options for common and uncommon medical problems.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Understand responsibility associated with treatment strategies: cost, ensuring the patient understands and is able to adhere to the treatment plan.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Adjust therapeutic plans appropriately when required (i.e., when new diagnostic information is available; when there is a change in patient preference or goals of care).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Describe the anesthetic management of the patient undergoing Cesarean section
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To describe and perform normal prenatal care for an uncomplicated pregnancy.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To construct differential diagnoses for major obstetrical and gynaecological problems.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To develop the skills to perform an appropriate sexual health history procedures.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To identify and demonstrate the management of abnormal labour.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To demonstrate an ability and approach to assessing: Normal labour; Rupture of membranes; Third Trimester Bleeding; Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To select appropriate intrapartum analgesia and anaesthesia.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To construct differential diagnoses and management plans (for gynaecologic problems presenting to the emergency room).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To formulate a post-operative management plan.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To recognize the principles and practice of prenatal diagnosis.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Calculate appropriate endotracheal tube size for pediatric patients.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation / Pediatrics Rotation

Acutely Ill Child: Acute abdomen, Burn, Diabetic ketoacidosis / Diabetes mellitus, Meningococcemia, Poisoning / intoxication, Shock, Trauma
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Adolescent Health Issues: Disordered eating, Psychosocial history (HEADDSS), Pubertal development, Sexual health, Sexually transmitted infections, Substance use and abuse
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Altered LOC: Encephalitis, Head Injury, Hypoglycemia, Metabolic disease
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Bruising / Bleeding: Hemophilia, Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Leukemia
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Dehydration: Hyponatremia / hypernatremia, Mild / moderate / severe dehydration
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Development / Behavioural / Learning Problems: Attention deficient disorders, Autism spectrum disorder, Cerebral palsy, Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Global delay, Gross motor delay, Learning disability, Speech / language delay
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Diarrhea: Celiac disease, Cow’s milk protein allergy, Gastroenteritis, Hemolytic uremic syndrome, Inflammatory bowel disease, Toddler’s diarrhea
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Edema : Nephritic syndrome, Nephrotic syndrome, Renal failure
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Eye Issues: Absent red reflex , Amblyopia, Conjunctivitis, Normal vision development, Periorbital / orbital cellulitis, Strabismus, Visual changes
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Fever: Different age groups (<1mo, 1-3 mo, >3 mo), Kawasaki disease, Meningitis, Occult bacteremia /sepsis, Urinary tract infection, Viral
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Genito-urinary Complaints (hematuria, dysuria, polyuria, frequency, pain): Balanitis, Enuresis, Phimosis, Testicular torsion, Vesicoureteral reflux, Vulvo-vaginitis
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Growth Problems: Constitutional delay, Failure to thrive, Familial short stature, Obesity, Turner syndrome
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Headache: Brain tumor, Concussion, Increased intracranial pressure, Migraine
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Inadequately explained injury (Child abuse): Abusive head trauma, Domestic violence, Neglect, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Limp / Extremity Pain: Bone tumor, Growing pains, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Legg Calve Perthes disease, Osgood Schlatter disease, Osteomyelitis, Post-infectious, Reactive arthritis, Rheumatic fever, Septic arthritis, Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, Transient synovitis, Trauma / injury
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Lymphadenopathy: Cervical adenitis, Lymphoma, Mononucleosis, Reactive
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Mental Health Concerns: Anxiety, Depression, School refusal, Suicidality
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Murmur: Congenital heart disease, Innocent murmur
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Neonatal Jaundice: Biliary atresia, Breast feeding jaundice, Breast milk jaundice, Hemolytic anemia, Kernicterus, Physiologic
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Newborn: Abnormal newborn screen, Birth Trauma, Congenital infections, Cyanosis, Depressed newborn, Hypoglycemia, Hypothermia, Hypotonia / floppy newborn, Large for gestational age , Neonatal abstinence syndrome, Newborn physical exam (normal, abnormal), Prematurity, Respiratory distress, Sepsis, Small for gestational age, Trisomy 21, Vitamin K deficiency
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Pallor / Anemia: Hemoglobinopathies, Hemolysis, Iron deficiency
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Rash: Acne, Cellulitis, Diaper rashes, Drug eruption, Eczema, Henoch Scholein purpura, Impetigo, Scabies, Scarlet fever, Seborrhea dermatitis, Urticaria, Viral exanthems
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Respiratory distress / Cough: Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchiolitis, Congestive heart failure, Croup, Cystic fibrosis, Epiglottitis, Foreign body, Pertussis, Pneumonia, Status asthmaticus, Tracheitis
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Seizure / Paroxysmal event: Arrhythmia, Breath-holding spell, Brief resolved unexplained event, Febrile vs. non-febrile seizure, General vs. focal seizure, Status epilepticus, Syncope
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Sore Ear: Otitis externa, Otitis media
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Sore Throat / Sore Mouth: Dental disease, Oral thrush, Peritonsillar abscess, Pharyngitis, Retropharyngeal abscess / cellulitis, Stomatitis
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Vomiting: Gastroeosphageal reflux / Gastroeosphageal reflux disease, Intestinal atresia, Intussusception, Malrotation/volvulus, Pyloric stenosis
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Well Child Care (newborn, infant, child) : Anticipatory guidance, Circumcision, Crying / colic, Dental health, Discipline / Parenting, Growth – Head circumference, Height, Weight, Body mass index, Health active living, Hearing, Hypertension, Immunizations Injury prevention, Normal development, Nutrition & Feeding, Sleep issues, Social-economic / cultural / home / environment, Sudden infant death syndrome
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Acquire and synthesise relevant information from relevant sources including: family, caregivers, and other health professionals.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Psychotic Disorders
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Mood Disorders (including in post-partum, seasonal, GMC)
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Anxiety Disorders
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Personality Disorders
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Substance Use Disorders (including concurrent disorders, and screening assessment tools e.g. CAGE, AUDIT, MAST)
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Somatoform disorders
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Medical Psychiatry
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Trauma- and stressor-related disorders
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Other: Impulse control disorders, Factitious Disorder and Malingering
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Amnestic and Dissociative disorders
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Assess (including relevant physical exam) and manage substance use.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Assess and manage acute psychosis.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Assess the appropriateness for and recommend ECT and TMS: indications for use, side effects.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Demonstrate and relate the significance of various maneuvers utilized in evaluating acute abdominal pain. Examples: iliopsoas sign, Rovsing's sign, obturator sign, Murphy's sign, cough tenderness, heel tap, cervical motion tenderness.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Develop a differential diagnosis for various patients presenting with acute abdominal pain. Differentiate based on: Location (RUQ, epigastric, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ, Flank) and Symptom complex (examples: periumbilical pain localizing to RLQ, acute onset left flank pain with radiation to the testicle etc).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Explain the rationale for utilizing various diagnostic modalities in the evaluation of abdominal pain.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Explain the rationale for utilizing various diagnostic modalities in the evaluation of abdominal pain: Laboratory: CBC, amylase, electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, glucose, urinalysis, beta-HCG, liver profile.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Explain the rationale for utilizing various diagnostic modalities in the evaluation of abdominal pain: Diagnostic imaging: Flat and upright abdominal radiographs, upright chest X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan abdomen and pelvis, GI contrast radiography, angiography.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Explain the rationale for utilizing various diagnostic modalities in the evaluation of abdominal pain: Special diagnostic/Interventional techniques: upper endoscopy, procto-sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, laparoscopy.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the differential diagnosis of inguinal pain, mass or bulge. consider hernia, adenopathy, muscular strain.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Recognize the Cushing reflex and its clinical importance (brain herniation).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Describe the signs, etiology and treatment of intracranial hemorrhage (subarachnoid hemorrhage and intracerebral hemorrhage).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Differentiate TIA, RIND, and CVA.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Students will understand the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in subarachnoid hemorrhage and epidural hematomas.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Develop a differential diagnosis for a 20-year-old patient with breast mass and a 45- year-old patient with breast mass. Consider benign vs. malignant, abscess.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the diagnosis and management of the patient with an abnormal mammogram (consider microcalcifications).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the rationale for management with specific emphasis on: Staging of breast CA; The role of incision and drainage and antibiotics in breast abscess treatment; Current recommendations for screening mammography.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss an appropriate diagnostic evaluation for a patient with hemothorax.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss management options for pulmonary embolus: Who needs anticoagulation with heparin? Who needs lytic therapy? Who needs vena caval filter protection? Discuss the indication for open thoracotomy and pulmonary embolectomy to treat massive embolism.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the differential diagnosis of ear pain (otalgia). Consider infection, trauma, neoplasm, inflammation, vascular contrast etiologies in children versus adults.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the diagnosis, treatment and complications of acute and chronic otitis media. Include indications for myringotomy tube placement.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Outline the evaluation of a patient presenting with tinnitus. Describe the potential etiologies and management.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Describe the risk factors, diagnosis and management of epistaxis. Describe the indications and techniques for nasal packing.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Describe the possible causes, appropriate laboratory studies needed, and treatment of the following conditions: hypernatremia; hyponatremia; hyperkalemia; hypokalemia; hypochloremia
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Indicate the mechanisms, methods of compensation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the following acid base disorders: acute metabolic acidosis; acute respiratory acidosis; acute metabolic alkalosis; acute respiratory alkalosis.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the diagnostic modalities available for evaluation of hematuria.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Consider CT, cystoscopy, IVP, ultrasound, cystourethrogram, and retrograde pyleography (hematuria).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Describe the staging and management of renal cell carcinoma, and transitional cell carcinoma.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the etiologies and diagnostic evaluation of a patient with UTI.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Outline the etiologies and work-up of a patient with pneumaturia.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Outline the initial evaluation of patients presenting with urinary frequency, nocturia, urgency or urinary retention.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Differentiate upper vs. lower GI hemorrhage. Discuss history and physical exam abnormalities. Discuss diagnostic studies.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the differences in evaluation and management of the patient presenting with: hematemesis, melena, hematochezia, guaiac positive stool.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Describe the differential diagnosis of a patient with jaundice.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Explain the rationale for using these diagnostic tests in the evaluation of a patient with jaundice: Liver function tests, including hepatitis profile, peripheral blood smear, Coombs tests, etc. Hepatobiliary imaging procedures (ultrasound, CT scan, ERCP, PTHC, HIDA).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Describe the differential diagnosis, location, appearance and symptoms of leg ulcers due to: Arterial disease; Venous stasis disease; Neuropathy; Infection; Malignancy.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss methods for DVT prophylaxis and identify high-risk patients.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Describe the most common diagnostic procedures used to evaluate pulmonary and mediastinal lesions.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the role of fine-needle cytology, open biopsy, CT scan, MRI, thyroid scan, and nasopharyngeal endoscopy in the diagnostic work up of a neck mass.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the evaluation and differential diagnosis of a patient with a thyroid nodule.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism and discuss treatment options.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss diagnosis and management of thyroiditis.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss a differential diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of a patient with: non-healing lower extremity wound; non-healing wound of the torso; body area other than the lower extremity.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Develop a differential diagnosis for a patient with perianal pain. (Be sure to include benign, malignant and inflammatory causes.)
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Describe the differential diagnosis of a patient having postoperative fever. For each entity, discuss the clinical manifestations, appropriate diagnostic work-up, and management: Within 24 hours: response to surgical trauma; atelectasis; necrotizing wound infections. Between 24 and 72 hours: pulmonary disorders (atelectasis, pneumonia); catheter related complications (IV-phlebitis, Foley-UTI). After 72 hours: infectious (UTI, pneumonia, wound infection, deep abscess, anastomotic leak, prosthetic infection, parotitis); noninfectious (deep vein thrombosis).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the various causes of respiratory distress and respiratory insufficiency that may occur in the postoperative patient. For each complication, describe the etiology, clinical presentation, management, and methods of prevention: atelectasis; pneumonia; aspiration; pulmonary edema; pulmonary embolism (including deep venous thrombosis); fat embolism.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the diagnostic work-up and treatment of oliguria in the postoperative period. Include pre-renal, renal, and post-renal causes (including urinary retention).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Describe the evaluation and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss appropriate imaging studies for aneurysms.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss how to determine which patients need surgical repair of the aneurysm.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the risks of surgical treatment and the risks of the aneurysm left untreated.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Describe the priorities and sequence of a trauma patient evaluation (ABC's).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Describe the appropriate triage of a patient in a trauma system.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Describe the early management of a major burn.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the appropriate diagnostic work-up of a patient with suspect reflux. What is the role of: barium swallow; endoscopy; manometry; 24 hour pH testing.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Differentiate upper vs. lower GI hemorrhage.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss history and physical exam abnormalities (stomach).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss diagnostic studies (stomach).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the diagnosis and management of obstructive ulcer disease.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Outline the initial management of a patient with mechanical small bowel obstruction, including laboratory tests and x-rays.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Contrast the pathology, anatomic location and pattern, cancer risk and diagnostic evaluation of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the clinical manifestations, risk factors, diagnosis and management of pseudomembranous colitis.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Outline the risk factors, presentation, diagnosis and management of ischemic colitis.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

List the diagnostic methods utilized in the evaluation of potential large bowel obstruction, including contraindications and cost effectiveness.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Outline the diagnosis and management of colonic volvulus, diverticular stricture, fecal impaction and obstructing colon cancer.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the importance of such breast imaging studies as ultrasound and mammography.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Outline the evaluation of a patient presenting with hearing loss; differentiate between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. Identify treatable causes.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the causes and mechanisms of chronic rhinitis/rhinorrhea. Outline the evaluation and management of chronic rhinitis.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Drug therapy (oral and topical analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, injections, narcotics, etc.) with an understanding of serious side-effects and addiction potential.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

The student will be able to explain the techniques of joint aspiration and joint injections.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Brace, walking aid, and orthotic prescription.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Access evidence-based information/resources relevant to a clinical problem and discuss with supervisor or team.
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation / Emergency Medicine Rotation / Internal Medicine Rotation / Pediatrics Rotation / Surgery Rotation / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Apply evidence-based information to inform decision making and share with patient or family.
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation / Pediatrics Rotation / Surgery Rotation / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Brace, walking aid, and orthotic prescription.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Drug therapy (oral and topical analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, injections, narcotics, etc.) with an understanding of serious side-effects and addiction potential.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Recognize the impact of the condition on the child and their parents regarding impairment of function, limitation of activities, and the potential of life with chronic pain requiring social and psychological support.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Formulate an immediate and long-term management plan for the injury (fracture) including brace or cast; Indications for surgery and the general surgical principles; Rehabilitation prescription (physiotherapy, massage therapy, etc.).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Recognize the impact of the condition on the individual regarding impairment of function, limitation of activities, and the possibility for chronic pain requiring social and psychological support.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

For the following problems, the student will: Diagnose and recognize their importance. Analyze the situation and determine the urgency. Outline the management principles.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Ability to select, justify and interpret clinical tests and imaging
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Medical Subspecialty Selective

Ability to diagnose through clinical reasoning
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Medical Subspecialty Selective

Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and review of up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment in association with the clinical supervisor.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Medical Subspecialty Selective

Demonstrate an approach to the diagnosis and management of undifferentiated patient problems that present to family physicians.
Clerkship Objectives

Family Medicine TTR / Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Demonstrate an approach to the diagnosis and management of common patient problems that present to family physicians (see Essential Clinical Encounter presenting problems for Family Medicine).
Clerkship Objectives

Family Medicine TTR / Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Formulate an initial problem-oriented list of patient issues and a differential diagnosis for each issue.
Clerkship Objectives

Internal Medicine TTR / Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Outline initial diagnostic investigations for the patient’s problem(s).
Clerkship Objectives

Internal Medicine TTR / Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Integrate epidemiologic skills into choosing diagnostic strategies including: likelihood ratio, sensitivity, specificity, post-test probability, etc.
Clerkship Objectives

Internal Medicine TTR / Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Demonstrate an approach (the generation of a differential diagnoses, appropriate initial diagnostic investigations, and management plan) to the following core clinical paediatric presentations:
Clerkship Objectives

Pediatrics TTR / Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical features, epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, differential (including medical), and assessment/management of:
Clerkship Objectives

Psychiatry TTR / Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Geriatric and Cognitive Disorders: geriatric age-related mood, psychosis, anxiety disorders; Delirium and Dementia
Clerkship Objectives

Psychiatry TTR / Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Child and Adolescent Psych (pediatric manifestation of common disorders, pediatric tx issues and their controversies): Neurodevelopmental disorders: intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, genetic syndromes ( e.g. Down, Fragile X, Fetal Alcohol), learning and communication disorders, AD/HD and treatments. Disruptive behaviour disorders (ODD, CD) Mood and anxiety disorders (incl. separation and school anxiety, and DMDD), use of SSRI in pediatric population Eating disorders. Key points in assessment of child and family functioning.
Clerkship Objectives

Psychiatry TTR / Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Conduct a suicide risk assessment and management.
Clerkship Objectives

Psychiatry TTR / Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Assess and manage violence/agitation/homicidality
Clerkship Objectives

Psychiatry TTR / Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Assess and manage other psychiatric emergencies/crises and acute presentations: toxidromes and withdrawal; overdoses: (e.g. TCA, acetaminophen); severe drug reactions: NMS, sertonin syndrome, dystonia; medical conditions with possible psychiatric presentation (e.g. catatonia, delirium)
Clerkship Objectives

Psychiatry TTR / Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Propose a preliminary understanding of a patient in a biopsychosocial model including being able to: Reach reasonable hypotheses about a patient's pre-morbid personality, coping styles, and their link to the present predicament. Specify relevant medical considerations, including substance and medication misuse. Recognize relevant environmental and social stresses. Describe the level of everyday functioning and realistic goals for improvement.
Clerkship Objectives

Psychiatry TTR / Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Assess the appropriate use of psychotherapy
Clerkship Objectives

Psychiatry TTR / Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Overview of psychotherapy (indications, efficacy, impact, types, etc.). Use of motivational interviewing across disciplines.
Clerkship Objectives

Psychiatry TTR / Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Demonstrate active planning for the pursuit of knowledge and lifelong learning to maintain competency.
General Objectives

Identify personal limitations in knowledge and pursue the information needed to understand problems and make decisions both in patient care and on the population level.
General Objectives

Search for and organize essential and accurate research evidence.
General Objectives

Describe how alterations in the inflammatory cascade can lead to pathogenesis of certain diseases.
Activity Objectives

Propose a preliminary understanding of a patient in a biopsychosocial model including being able to: reach reasonable hypotheses about a patient's pre-morbid personality, coping styles, and their link to the present predicament. Specify relevant medical considerations, including substance and medication misuse. Recognize relevant environmental and social stresses. Describe the level of everyday functioning and realistic goals for improvement.
Clerkship Objectives

Incorporate patient, inter-professional team, and system factors into medical decision-making.
General Objectives

Demonstrate how to engage in shared decision-making with a patient, group, community, or population.
General Objectives

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