Toward National Relevance and Global Competitiveness of PH Medical Schools

In 2016, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) wants a shift to learning outcomes / competency-based / outcome-based medical education or medical curriculum.  

Rationale: Toward national relevance and global competitiveness of PH medical schools

Any curriculum model will do as long as it attains the medical education program outcomes and educational objectives.

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Program Educational Objectives

The main goal of the Doctor of Medicine program is to develop professional physicians for the Philippine healthcare system. The graduate of the Doctor of Medicine program is a primary care physician who can pursue general private medical practice after passing the Physician Licensure Examination (PLE).

With additional training, graduates of MD program may pursue any of the following careers to include:

• General medical practitioner
• Local Government Unit Physician
• School Physician
• Company/Corporate Physician
• Community Physician
• Clinic specialist
• Researcher/Medical Scientist/Innovator
• Health Professional Teacher
• Health Administrator
• Health Information Manager
• Health Economist
• Health Policy Maker

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Program Outcomes specific to the Doctor of Medicine Program:

 

Program outcome 1: Demonstrate clinical competence. (Completely manage clinical conditions of all patients in various settings­)

Program outcome 2: Communicate effectively (Convey information, in written and oral formats, across all types of audiences, venues and media in a manner that can be easily understood)

Program outcome 3: Lead and manage health care teams (Initiate planning, organizing, implementation and evaluation of programs and health facilities; Provide clear direction, inspiration and motivation to the healthcare team/community)

Program outcome 4: Engage in research activities (Utilize current research evidence in decision making as practitioner, educator or researcher; Participate in research activities.)

Program outcome 5: Collaborate within interprofessional teams (Effectively work in teams in managing patients, institutions, projects and similar situations)

Program outcome 6: Utilize system-based approach to healthcare (Utilized systems-based approach in actual delivery of care; Network with relevant partners in solving general health problems)

Program outcome 7: Engage in continuing personal and professional development (Update oneself through a variety of avenues for personal and professional growth to ensure quality healthcare and patient safety)

Program outcome 8: Adhere to ethical, professional, and legal standards (Adhere to national and international codes of conduct and legal standards to govern the profession)

Program outcome 9: Demonstrate nationalism, internationalism and dedication to service (Demonstrate love for one’s national heritage, respect for other cultures and commitment to service)

Program outcome 10: Practice the principles of social accountability (Adhere to the principles of relevance, equity, quality and cost effectiveness in the delivery of healthcare to patients, families and communities)

Reference: CHED MO 18 s 2016

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