Adopted: December 2013
Updated: October 2017
- SPA 1
- Take a patient-centered history (focused and complete)
- SPA 2
- Perform a physical examination (standard and "core and cluster") and recognize normal and abnormal findings
- SPA 3
- Demonstrate understanding of relevant scientific principles of medicine
- SPA 4
- Prioritize a differential diagnosis based on clinical reasoning
- SPA 5
- Develop a patient care plan
- SPA 6
- Perform technical procedures
- SPA 7
- Communicate with patients and their support system regarding their care
- SPA 8
- Participate in difficult conversations with patients and their families
- SPA 9
- Document and present patient findings and treatment plans
- SPA 10
- Explain the scientific principles of medicine as applied to differential diagnoses and patient care plans
- SPA 11
- Use electronic medical records
- SPA 12
- Formulate clinical questions and search the literature for evidence that enhances patient care.
- SPA 13
- Contribute to generalizable medical knowledge
- SPA 14
- Apply best evidence to the care of individual patients
- SPA 15
- Recognize and address ethical dilemmas
- SPA 16
- Protect patient information
- SPA 17
- Fulfill the unique professional role of a physician in society
- SPA 18
- Manage time
- SPA 19
- Be a leader
- SPA 20
- Use feedback to improve one's own practices
- SPA 21
- Demonstrate trustworthiness to patients, colleagues, and other healthcare personnel
- SPA 22
- Treat patients while understanding own biases
- SPA 23
- Treat patients without regard to personal advantage
- SPA 24
- Work in interprofessional teams
- SPA 25
- Identify personal limitations and seek assistance as needed
- SPA 26
- Teach peers and team members
- SPA 27
- Serve the community
- SPA 28
- Contribute to healthcare quality and safety initiatives