Learning Goals and Outcomes

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Program-Level Student Learning Goals

Students will:

• Critically evaluate the medical literature in order to use current practice guidelines and apply the principles of evidence-based medicine to patient care.
• Provide advocacy and support to assist patients in obtaining quality care and in dealing with the complexities of health care delivery systems.
• Be able to diagnose common medical and behavioral problems likely to be seen in a primary care settings.