Observation: The candidate must be able to observe demonstrations
and experiments in the basic sciences, including but not limited to physiologic
and pharmacologic demonstrations in animals, evaluation of microbiologic cultures,
and microscopic studies of microorganisms and tissues in normal and pathologic
states. A candidate must be able to observe a patient accurately at a distance
and close at hand. Observation necessitates the functional use of the sense
of vision and other sensory modalities.
Communication: A candidate must be able to communicate effectively
and sensitively with colleagues and patients. The focus of this communication
is to elicit information, describe changes in mood, activity and posture,
and perceive nonverbal communications. Communication includes not only speech
but reading and writing. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively
and efficiently in oral and written form with all members of the health care
team.
Motor: Candidates must have sufficient motor function to elicit information
from patients by palpation, auscultation, percussion, and other diagnostic
maneuvers. A candidate must be able to execute motor movements reasonably
required to provide general care and emergency treatments to patients. Such
actions require coordination of both gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium,
and functional use of the senses of touch and vision.
Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities:
A candidate must have the ability to synthesize and apply complex information.
Candidates must be fully alert and attentive at all times in clinical settings.
Behavioral and Social Attributes: A candidate must possess
the emotional health required for full utilization of his or her intellectual
abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion of all responsibilities
attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients, and the development of mature,
sensitive, and effective relationships with patients. Candidates must be able
to tolerate physically taxing workloads and to function effectively under
stress. They must be able to adapt to changing environments, to display flexibility,
and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical
problems of many patients. Compassion, integrity, interpersonal skills, interest
and motivation are all personal qualities that are assessed during the admissions
and education processes.
