1005 Foundations Med I (5)

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Foundations in Medicine I serves as the clinical counterpart to the basic science courses. While the medical knowledge you’ll acquire via your basic science coursework is the traditional cornerstone of medical education, it’s the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what it takes to be a competent physician. In recent years, the organization that accredits medical schools has developed a list of competencies in which medical schools should ensure students are proficient prior to graduation. Tulane has adapted these competencies into our own set of objectives encompassing, in addition to knowledge, the domains of patient care, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication, professionalism, systems-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, personal and professional development, and community health and engagement. Foundations in Medicine is tasked with ensuring you are introduced to each of these domains, whose mastery is critical in your journey toward competency as a practicing physician.