In the realm of a rapidly changing healthcare environment, medical education also is evolving. The IU School of Medicine was among the first of a growing number of schools that have adopted a competency-based curriculum to help students grow to become better physicians. The curriculum provides students with excellent clinical training balanced by the development of strong interpersonal and professional skills. Read more about curriculum development from the Office of Medical Education and Curricular Affairs (MECA).
As part of the regular curriculum, students are instructed in nine competency areas designed to enhance their ability to practice medicine. Students must master these skills at three levels to graduate.
Nine Core Competencies
- Effective communication
- Basic clinical skills
- Using science to guide diagnosis, management, therapeutics, and prevention
- Lifelong learning
- Self-awareness, self-care, and personal growth
- Social and community contexts of health care
- Moral reasoning and ethical judgment
- Problem solving
- Professionalism and role recognition
Core Values, Guiding Principles and Professionalism
- Excellence that is reflected in the innovative conduct and advancement of education, research and patient care.
- Respect for individuals who are affiliated with, or come in contact with, Indiana University School of Medicine students, residents, fellows, faculty, staff, employees, partners, communities, patients and families.
- Integrity that embraces the very highest standards of ethical behavior and exemplary moral character.
- Diversity that is reflected in actions that appreciate all individuals.
- Cooperation that is manifested by collegial communication and collaboration
To ensure the integrity of these core values, the IU School of Medicine articulates its guiding principles and expectations for professional conduct which are provided to students upon matriculation. (More about Core Values and Guiding Principles...)
