III. Using Science to Guide Diagnosis, Management, Therapeutics and Prevention

Competency Director: Virginia C. Thurston, Ph.D.

The competent graduate knows and can explain the scientific underpinnings, at the molecular, cellular, organ, whole body, and environmental levels for states of health and disease based upon current understanding and cutting-edge advances in contemporary basic science. The graduate uses this information to diagnose, manage and present the common health problems of individuals, families, and communities in collaboration with them. The graduate develops a problem list and differential diagnosis, carries out additional investigations, chooses and implements interventions with consultation and referral as needed, determines outcome goals, recognizes and utilizes opportunities for prevention, monitors progress, shares information and educates, and adjusts therapy and diagnosis according to results.

Competency Summary (from the Indiana Initiative: Physicians for the 21st Century)

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