Clinical Reasoning Course Goals & Objectives

Goals for the new Clinical Reasoning course at the UA College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ (2015-16). Prepared for the Clinical Reasoning Course Directors by Karen Spear Ellinwood, PhD, JD, Director, Faculty Instructional Development, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson. Course Directors: Paul St. John, PhD, and Alice Min, MD

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Goals & Objectives

CRC Goals & Learning Objectives

Clinical Reasoning through Case-based Instruction

The Clinical Reasoning Course aims to...

1. Promote clinical reasoning skills

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2. Provide opportunities for students to apply basic science and medical knowledge to clinical case presentations

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3. Develop habits of reflective practice

4. Foster professional behavior and...

Offer opportunities to engage in professional behavior within the curricular context

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Course Objectives

What students will learn to do
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Engage in clinical reasoning to reach a decision about diagnosis or treatment in a clinical case

Actively consider one's own and others' perspectives

Demonstrate reflective reasoning

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Demonstrate accountability

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Demonstrate self-awareness

Demonstrate honesty

and trustworthiness
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Paul St. John, PhD, & Alice Min, MD

Directors

Prepared by KC Spear Ellinwood, PhD, JD

Director, Faculty Instructional Development
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