USA College of Medicine

Residency

USA College of Medicine
Residency Program

Judy Getty
Graduate Medical Education Specialist
Phone: 251-471-7206
Email: jgetty@usouthal.edu

Housestaff Openings

Information Request Form

Residency Benefits

(click link above for Program Coordinator information and forms)

For Verification of Residency, please send your request to the following address:

Office of Graduate Medical Education, University of South Alabama Medical Center, 2451 Fillingim Street, Mastin Building, Room 606, Mobile, AL 36617-2293
or email Judy Getty

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Pediatric Inpatient Service

Junior Resident (PL-1) - Senior Resident (PL-2 & PL-3)



JUNIOR RESIDENT (PL-1)

Patient Care:
1.	Gather accurate and complete information about the patient using the following clinical skills
	Medical interviewing Physical examination Diagnostic studies
2.	Make informed diagnostic and therapeutic decisions based on patient information, current scientific evidence and clinical judgment under direct supervision of the attending or senior resident physician
3.	Use consultants and referrals appropriately under direct supervision of the attending or senior resident physician
4.	Develop and carry out patient care management plans under direct supervision of the attending or senior resident physician
5.	Prescribe and perform competently the most common medical procedures considered essential for the scope of practice with the level of supervision as determined by the senior resident or attending physician
6.	Counsel patients and families in order to participate actively in their care through the provision of information necessary to understand illness and treatment, share decisions, and obtain informed consent
7.	Prioritize multiple tasks to deliver patient care efficiently

Medical Knowledge:
1.	Use current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care

Interpersonal Skills and Communication:
1.	Communicate effectively in a developmentally appropriate manner with patients and families to create and sustain a professional and therapeutic relationship across broad range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
2.	Communicate effectively with physicians, other health professionals, and health related agencies
3.	Work effectively as a member of a health care team
4.	Maintain comprehensive, timely, and legible medical records

Practice-based Learning and Improvement:
1.	Actively participate in the education of patients, families, and students
2.	Acknowledge medical errors and mechanisms for prevention

Professionalism:
1.	Demonstrate respect for and a responsiveness to the needs of patients
2.	Assure continuity of care is maintained by availability and appropriate transfer of information when going off duty
3.	Demonstrate high standards of ethical behavior

Systems-based Practice:
	Practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care
	Advocate for quality patient care and assist patients in dealing with the system complexities

SENIOR RESIDENT (PL-2 & PL-3)

Patient Care:
1.	Gather accurate and essential information about the patient using the following clinical skills
Medical interviewing Physical examination Diagnostic studies
1.	Make informed diagnostic and therapeutic decisions based on patient information, current scientific evidence and clinical judgment with review by the attending physician.
2.	Use consultants and referrals appropriately with review by the attending physician.
3.	Develop and carry out patient care management plans with review by the attending physician.
4.	Prescribe and perform competently all medical procedures considered essential for the scope of practice with the level of supervision as determined by the attending physician
5.	Counsel patients and families in order to provide their care through the provision of information necessary to understand illness and treatment, share decisions, and obtain informed consent
6.	Prioritize and delegate multiple tasks to deliver patient care efficiently

Medical Knowledge:
1.	Use current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care

Interpersonal Skills and Communication:
1.	Communicate effectively in a developmentally appropriate manner with patients and families to create and sustain a professional and therapeutic relationship across broad range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
2.	Communicate effectively with physicians, other health professionals, and health related agencies
3.	Work effectively as a leader of a health care team
4.	Maintain comprehensive, timely, and legible medical records
5.	Act in a consultative role to other physicians and health professionals

Practice-based Learning and Improvement:
1.	Actively participate in the education of patients, families, students, residents, and other health professionals
2.	Acknowledge medical errors and mechanisms for prevention

Professionalism:
1.	Demonstrate respect for and a responsiveness to the needs of patients
2.	Assure continuity of care is maintained by availability and appropriate transfer of information when going off duty
3.	Demonstrate high standards of ethical behavior

Systems-based Practice:
1.	Practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care
2.	Advocate for quality patient care and assist patients in dealing with the system complexities
3.	Work with health care managers and health care providers to assess, coordinate, and improve patient care

For additional information see Information Request Form or contact Judy Getty at (251) 471-7206.

University of South Alabama - Mobile Alabama 36688-0002 (251) 471-7206
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