PGY1 Internal Medicine Categorical Resident (Holy Cross Hospital)

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PGY1 Internal Medicine Categorical Residents at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine at Holy Cross Hospital participate in structured programs to develop skills in all six of the general competencies as outlined by the ACGME. Each resident must demonstrate basic competency in these areas. These programs run concurrently in their rotation assignments but often involve patient experience on their assigned clinical rotations.

JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs thorough patient history and physical.
2. Synthesizes data into a problem list and differential diagnosis.
3. Formulates diagnostic and therapeutic plans and performs basic clinical procedures.
4. Demonstrates caring and respectful behavior towards patients.
5. Self-evaluates educational needs and performance.
6. Incorporates relevant feedback and instruction into clinical activities.
7. Facilitates the learning of others on the care team.
8. Uses technology to enhance patient care and medical education.
9. Establishes an effective therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions ​

Accountabilities:
 

Patient Care
1) Perform thorough history and physical
2) Synthesize data into a problem list and differential diagnosis
3) Formulate diagnostic and therapeutic plan with supervision
4) Perform basic clinical procedures
5) Demonstrate caring and respectful behavior
 

Medical Knowledge
1) Demonstrate basic knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes
2) Develop basic knowledge base for inpatient and outpatient clinical care
3) Demonstrates the ability to access relevant clinical information
 

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
1) Develop the ability to self-evaluate educational needs and performance
2) Incorporate relevant feedback and instruction into clinical activities
3) Facilitate the learning of other learners on the care team
4) Use technology to enhance patient care and medical education
 

Interpersonal and Communication Skills
1) Develop excellent communication skills
2) Develop accurate, clear, and complete documentation skills
3) Learn to present a case accurately and succinctly
4) Establish an effective therapeutic relationship with patients and families
5) Demonstrate effective listening skills
 

Professionalism
1) Demonstrate respect and compassion
2) Display a professional appearance
3) Demonstrate a commitment to ethical issues
4) Consider the needs of patients and families
5) Consider the needs of colleagues
6) Demonstrate constructive and respectful working relationships with other health care professionals
7) Fulfill responsibilities
8) Acknowledge errors and accept criticism
 

Systems-Based Practice
1) Develop knowledge of practice and the clinical delivery system
2) Access appropriate resources
3) Identify error-prone system issues and needed improvement
4) Identify efficiency problems and needed improvements

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Supervision Received:

The PGY1 Categorical Internal Medicine Resident reports directly to the Program Director and is supervised by attending physicians at Holy Cross Hospital in all clinical areas.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

All PGY 1 Categorical Internal Medicine Residents must have a M.D. or

D.O degree.

• ECFMG certificat