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1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice.

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Activities

Introduction to ABGs
Active Large Group Session

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology / Week 1

Intro to Radiology
Active Large Group Session

Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology / Week 2

Ethics - Consent
PC Session

Part 1 / Professional Competencies 1 / Week 2

Inflammatory Arthritis
Active Large Group Session

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

Clerkship Hands-On Practical Skills
Clinical Skills Practice Sessions

Transition to Clerkship / 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

Apply routine anesthetic monitors
Essential Clinical Experience

Anesthesia Rotation

Arterial line or Arterial blood gas
Essential Clinical Experience

Anesthesia Rotation

Bag-mask ventilation, unconscious adult
Essential Clinical Experience

Anesthesia Rotation

Endotracheal tube, insert
Essential Clinical Experience

Anesthesia Rotation

Laryngeal mask airway, Insert
Essential Clinical Experience

Anesthesia Rotation

Laryngoscopy
Essential Clinical Experience

Anesthesia Rotation

Spinal anesthesia or lumbar puncture
Essential Clinical Experience

Anesthesia Rotation

Pre-anesthetic airway exam
Essential Clinical Experience

Anesthesia Rotation

Pre-anesthetic history on ASA I or II patient
Essential Clinical Experience

Anesthesia Rotation

Anesthesia Clerkship
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Cardiac Arrest Workshop
Simulations

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Suture workshop
Simulations

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Airway workshop
Simulations

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

12 Lead EKG (15 Lead optional)
Essential Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine Rotation

Cardiac monitor lead placement
Essential Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine Rotation

Basic airway manoeuvre
Essential Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine Rotation

CPR
Essential Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine Rotation

Local anesthetic infiltration
Essential Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine Rotation

Place patient on oxygen
Essential Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine Rotation

Place patient on pulse oximeter
Essential Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine Rotation

Emergency Medicine Clerkship
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Emergency Medicine Triage Shift
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Injections (i.e. subcutaneous, intradermal, etc)
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Pap test
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Pelvic examination, complete
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Family Medicine Clinical Placement
Preceptor

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Venipuncture
Simulations

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Arterial blood gas
Simulations

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

EKG
Simulations

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Thoracentesis
Simulations

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Abdominal paracentesis
Simulations

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Lumbar puncture
Simulations

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

NG (Nasogastric) insertion
Simulations

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Internal Medicine Clinical Exposure
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Knot tying and Perineal Trauma
Large Group Session

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Obstetrical Emergencies
Large Group Session

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Pap Smear and Cultures
Simulations

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Intra-partum cervical examination
Essential Clinical Experience

Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Cesarean section, assist (2nd assist)
Essential Clinical Experience

Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Emergency gynecologic assessment
Essential Clinical Experience

Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Gynecological surgery
Essential Clinical Experience

Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Antenatal examination
Essential Clinical Experience

Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Vaginal delivery (normal)
Essential Clinical Experience

Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Gynecologic examination
Essential Clinical Experience

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

Blood pressure, Pediatric (Appropriate cuff size used)
Essential Clinical Experience

Pediatrics Rotation

Calculate drug dose (by body weight)
Essential Clinical Experience

Pediatrics Rotation

Epipen techniques
Essential Clinical Experience

Pediatrics Rotation

Fundoscopy
Essential Clinical Experience

Pediatrics Rotation

Otoscopy
Essential Clinical Experience

Pediatrics Rotation

Plot correctly on growth chart
Essential Clinical Experience

Pediatrics Rotation

Write pediatric IV and/or Po fluid orders
Essential Clinical Experience

Pediatrics Rotation

Pediatrics Clerkship
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Assessment of capacity to consent to treatment
Essential Clinical Experience

Psychiatry Rotation

Risk assessment (of suicide/aggression)
Essential Clinical Experience

Psychiatry Rotation

Psychiatry Clerkship
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Psychiatric Emergency Service
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Nasogastric tube, Insert
Essential Clinical Experience

Surgery Rotation

IV start, Peripheral
Essential Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine Rotation / Surgery Rotation

Suture removal
Essential Clinical Experience

Surgery Rotation

Urinary catheter, Insert
Essential Clinical Experience

Surgery Rotation

Venipuncture
Essential Clinical Experience

Surgery Rotation

Wound cleansing / dressing
Essential Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine Rotation / Surgery Rotation

Rectal Exam
Essential Clinical Experience

Surgery Rotation

Surgery Clerkship
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Closed reduction of fracture or dislocation
Essential Clinical Experience

Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Closure of wound (skin)
Essential Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine Rotation / Surgery Rotation / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Hematoma block
Essential Clinical Experience

Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Joint aspiration or injection
Essential Clinical Experience

Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

OR sterile technique/Assisting
Essential Clinical Experience

Surgery Rotation / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Splint/Cast extremity
Essential Clinical Experience

Emergency Medicine Rotation / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Pre-operative Surgical Safety checklist
Essential Clinical Experience

Surgery Rotation / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Medical Subspecialty Selectives
Clinical Exposure

Clerkship / Medical Subspecialty Selective

Assessments

Anesthesia Clerkship Daily Evaluation
Preceptor Evaluation

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Cardiac Arrest workshop
Simulation Completion

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Suture workshop
Simulation Completion

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Airway workshop
Simulation Completion

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Emergency Medicine Daily Evaluation
Preceptor Evaluation

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Family Medicine Procedures/physical examination skills
Logbook/Portfolio

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Venipuncture
Simulation Completion

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Arterial blood gas
Simulation Completion

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

EKG
Simulation Completion

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Thoracentesis
Simulation Completion

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Abdominal paracentesis
Simulation Completion

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Lumbar puncture
Simulation Completion

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

NG (Nasogastric) insertion
Simulation Completion

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Labour and delivery
Logbook/Portfolio

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Examination
Simulation Completion

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Pap Smear and Cultures
Simulation Completion

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Psychiatry Clerkship Clinical Placement
Preceptor Evaluation

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Psychiatric Emergency Service
Preceptor Evaluation

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Perform general procedures of a physician
Direct Observation Tool

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation / Surgery Rotation / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Medical Subspecialty Selectives
Final Rotation Assessment

Clerkship / Medical Subspecialty Selective

Objectives

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

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Brain and Behaviour

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

Describe maternal complications of pregnancy.
General Objectives

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

Explain the predisposing factors, initiation and management of pre-term labour.
General Objectives

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

Describe factors that adversely affect fetal growth and well-being.
General Objectives

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

Identify the common physiologic changes which accompany the aging process, and how these changes may be associated with geriatric syndromes (such as cognitive impairment, gait/balance disturbance, falls/fracture, urinary incontinence, mood disturbance, and polypharmacy).
General Objectives

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

Explain the legal obligations of physicians to report concerns regarding driving safety, with a focus on the importance of cognition.
General Objectives

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

Describe the medical and ethical principles of organ transplantation and living and deceased donation.
General Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Complexity and Chronicity

Describe chronic pain in a biopsychosocial framework which recognizes nociceptive, neuropathic, cognitive-perceptual, brain and behaviour and socio-environmental factors.
General Objectives

Part 5 / Integration Foundation / Complexity and Chronicity

Place appropriate monitoring devices prior to induction of anesthesia (EKG, NIBP, SpO2)
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Provide a patent airway in an unconscious, adult patient, with or without the use of an airway device (oral or nasal airway), with minimal or no assistance.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Prepare airway management equipment: laryngoscope, suction, styletted endotracheal tube, laryngeal mask airway.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Position the unconscious, adult patient or appropriate simulation device for insertion of an LMA or for performance of laryngoscopy with minimal assistance.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Insert an LMA with minimal assistance in an unconscious, adult patient or appropriate simulation device. Demonstrate attention to patient care and safety during insertion. Assess appropriate positioning of the device.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Perform laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation with minimal assistance in an unconscious, adult patient or appropriate simulation device. Demonstrate attention to patient care and safety. Assess appropriate positioning of endotracheal tube.
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

Demonstrate adequate ventilation using the bag-mask valve technique with minimal assistance in the unconscious, adult patient.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Demonstrate appropriate use of the anesthetic circuit and ventilator with minimal assistance.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Prepare the equipment and supplies needed to insert an intravenous in an adult patient.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Insert an intravenous in a conscious or unconscious adult patient or appropriate simulation device with minimal assistance. Demonstrate ability to determine the proper function of the intravenous line.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Replace crystalloid solutions demonstrating sterile techniques and ability to maintain line without air.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Apply routine anesthetic monitors
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Arterial line or Arterial blood gas
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Bag-mask ventilation, unconscious adult
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Endotracheal tube, insert
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Laryngeal mask airway, Insert
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Laryngoscopy
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Spinal anesthesia or lumbar puncture
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Pre-anesthetic airway exam
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Pre-anesthetic history on ASA I or II patient
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation

Cardiac monitor lead placement and the use of a cardiac defibrillator for pacing / cardioversion / defibrillation.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Peripheral IV start
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Place patient on oxygen (nasal prongs, non rebreather mask)
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Local anesthetic infiltration
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Place patient on pulse oximeter
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Apply an extremity plaster splint
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Suturing simple laceration
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Perform basic airway maneuvers (head tilt, chin lift, jaw thrust, oral/nasal airway insertion, BMV)
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

12 Lead EKG (15 Lead optional)
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Cardiac monitor lead placement
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Basic airway manoeuvre
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

CPR
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Local anesthetic infiltration
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Place patient on oxygen
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Place patient on pulse oximeter
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine 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

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

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Perform wound cleansing and simple dressing.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

12 lead EKG (15 lead optional)
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Demonstrate an approach to airway management including predictors of difficult airway and use of airway adjuncts and prioritization of airway interventions.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation

Cryotherapy, i.e. of warts or other suitably treated benign skin lesion
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Pelvic exam
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Ear syringing
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Injections (i.e. subcutaneous, intradermal, etc)
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Pap test
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Pelvic examination, complete
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

An understanding of how virtual or same-site interprofessional teams function in the context of the primary care environment.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation

Venipuncture
Clerkship Objectives

Internal Medicine Rotation

Arterial blood gas
Clerkship Objectives

Internal Medicine Rotation

EKG
Clerkship Objectives

Internal Medicine Rotation

Thoracentesis
Clerkship Objectives

Internal Medicine Rotation

Abdominal paracentesis
Clerkship Objectives

Internal Medicine Rotation

Lumbar puncture
Clerkship Objectives

Internal Medicine Rotation

NG (Nasogastric) insertion
Clerkship Objectives

Internal Medicine Rotation

Central line insertion
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Bone marrow aspiration
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Bronchoscopy
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Joint aspiration
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Management of unstable patient
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Code blue
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

IV insertion
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Pulse oximetry
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

BP with manual cuff
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Foley catheter
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Cardiac telemetry
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Internal Medicine Rotation

Pap test
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Sexually transmitted infections sampling.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Intra-partum cervical examination
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Cesarean section
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Emergency gynecologic assessment
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Gynecological surgery
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Intrapartum fetal health surveillance
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Antenatal examination
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Vaginal delivery (normal)
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Gynecologic examination
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

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

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To develop an understanding of surgical principles as they relate to gynaecologic procedures.
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 explain intrapartum surveillance techniques and their interpretation.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To demonstrate skills required to assist at gynaecologic surgery.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To perform a complete obstetrical physical examination.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To perform a complete gynecologic examination.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To perform a physical examination on a labouring patient.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To demonstrate proficiency in intrapartum cervical assessment to assess labour progress.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To perform a physical examination on a gynaecological patient presenting for emergency care.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

To demonstrate proficiency in knot tying, suturing and postpartum perineal repair.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Obstetrics and Gynecology Rotation

Calculate appropriate endotracheal tube size for pediatric patients.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Anesthesia Rotation / Pediatrics Rotation

Blood pressure, Pediatric (Appropriate cuff size used)
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Calculate drug dose (by body weight)
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Epipen techniques
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Fundoscopy
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Otoscopy
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Plot correctly on growth chart
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Write pediatric IV and/or Po fluid orders
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Demonstrate competence with the following paediatric physical examination skills in addition to general physical examination skills:
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Position and immobilise patient for certain physical exam skills
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Measure and interpret height, weight, head circumference (including plotting on growth curve and calculation of body mass index)
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Measure and interpret vital signs
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Palpate for fontanelles and suture lines
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Perform red reflex and cover-uncover test
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Perform otoscopy
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Inspect for dysmorphic features
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Elicit primitive reflexes
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Perform infant hip examination
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Assess the lumbosacral spine for abnormalities
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Assess for scoliosis
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Palpate femoral pulses
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Examine external genitalia
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Assess for sexual maturity rating (Tanner staging)
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Pediatrics Rotation

Assessment of capacity to consent to treatment
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Psychiatry Rotation

Risk assessment (of suicide/aggression)
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Psychiatry 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

Injections: subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular and intravenous
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Family Medicine Rotation / Surgery Rotation

Nasogastric tube, Insert
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

IV start, Peripheral
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation / Surgery Rotation

Suture removal
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Urinary catheter, Insert
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Venipuncture
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Wound cleansing / dressing
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation / Surgery Rotation

Rectal Exam
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Demonstrate the components of a complete abdominal examination including rectal, genital and pelvic examinations.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Relate the significance of the various component examinations: observation, auscultation, percussion, palpation as they apply to common abdominal pathologic processes. Examples: distention, visible peristalsis, high pitched or absent bowel sounds, tympany, mass, localized vs. generalized guarding and/or rebound tenderness.
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

Describe the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Discuss the role of: Observation; Tube thoracostomy; Chemical sclerosis; Surgical management of this condition (pneumothorax).
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Which patients (with hemothorax) need an operation?
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

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

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

The student will understand the principles and techniques of antisepsis in the operating room.
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Closed reduction of fracture or dislocation
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Closure of wound (skin)
Essential Clinical Experience

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

Hematoma block
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Joint aspiration or injection
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

OR sterile technique/Assisting
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Splint/Cast extremity
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Emergency Medicine Rotation / Orthopedic Surgery Rotation

Pre-operative Surgical Safety checklist
Essential Clinical Experience

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation / 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

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 perform basic procedures
Clerkship Objectives

Clerkship / Medical Subspecialty Selective

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

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

Deepen their understanding of Informed Consent and Disclosure of Adverse Events.
Clerkship Objectives

Surgery TTR / Clerkship / Surgery Rotation / Transition to Residency

Demonstrate competency in performing the following procedural skills (including indications, contraindications):
Clerkship 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

Describe the inflammatory cascade.
Activity Objectives

Compare and contrast clinical presentations of rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathy, and connective tissue diseases.
Activity Objectives

Explain how pharmacological therapy functions to suppress inflammation at various parts of the immune response cascade.
Activity Objectives

Explain how inflammatory conditions have a significant impact on the quality of life of patients affected.
Activity 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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McMaster Program Competencies

Tag Parent

1. Provide patient-centred care that is compassionate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health.

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