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Professionalism —
Currently Available
Professionalism is manifested through a
commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities,
adhering to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse
patient population. Physicians need to be able to provide
care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for
the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health
To assist you in mastering a core knowledge and set of skills,
we invite you to explore the innovative course modules included
in this issue.
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Systems-Based Practice
— Currently Available
How is healthcare financed in the United
States, and what is contributing to rising costs? What is
a managed care plan, and do I want to participate? How can
I use community resources to improve the health of my patients?
The answers to these questions fall under the umbrella of
systems-based practice, and they will impact on your practice
of medicine in a myriad of ways. The interactive course
modules in this issue of GME-TODAY will help you
make sense of the complex systems in healthcare and reveal
how they work together in systems-based practice.
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Patient Care —
Currently Available
As a physician, you are called upon to
provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate,
and effective for both the treatment of health problems
as well as the promotion of health on an everyday basis.
In this course, our distinguished faculty will provide you
with tips on a wide range of topics such as patient confidentiality
and taking an effective patient history.
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Practice-Based Learning
& Improvement — Available December 2005
As physicians, we want to base our decisions
on sound scientific evidence. But sometimes it's hard to
keep up with the latest evidence and to integrate it into
our treatment plans. This innovative course describes the
best ways for busy clinicians to access information and
seamlessly apply it in their practices.
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Interpersonal &
Communication Skills — Available Early 2006
No matter how well we communicate with
our friends and colleagues, communicating with patients and
caregivers can be challenging. In this course, our faculty
will provide invaluable advice on developing your listening
skills, reading nonverbal cues, recognizing problems with
literacy and understanding, becoming aware of cultural issues
that influence healthcare, and other skills that will help
you to achieve greater success in your practice.
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