> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medinfoapp/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medinfoapp/legacy-clerkships/emergency-medicine/clerkship-objectives.md).

# Clerkship Objectives

By the end of the clerkship students will be able to: 

| **Clerkship Objective**                                                                                                                                           | **MD Program Objective**                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Demonstrate a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach when caring for patients                                                                                   | <ul><li>Empathy 1 (IV.D.1) </li><li>Respect 1 (IV.E.1) </li></ul>                                                                                                                                                  |
| Develop a differential diagnosis when evaluating an undifferentiated patient and prioritize emergent diagnoses                                                    | <ul><li>Clinical Reasoning 1 (I.D.1)  </li><li>Clinical Reasoning 2 (I.D.2) </li><li>Characteristics and Mechanisms of Disease 4 (II.B.4) </li><li>Characteristics and Mechanisms of Disease 5 (II.B.5) </li></ul> |
| Develop a management plan for the patient with both an undifferentiated complaint and a specific disease process, including appropriate disposition and follow-up | <ul><li>Medical Decision Making 1 (I.E.1) </li><li>Medical Decision Making 2 (I.E.2) </li><li>Clinical Reasoning 1 (I.D.1) </li><li>Clinical Reasoning 2 (I.D.2) </li><li>Clinical Reasoning 3 (I.D.3) </li></ul>  |
| Effectively communicate with consultants, admitting services and other members of the health care team                                                            | <ul><li>Communication Skills 2 (I.F.2) </li><li>Teamwork 1 (III.C.1) </li></ul>                                                                                                                                    |
| Effectively communicate with patients and family members                                                                                                          | <ul><li>Communication Skills 2 (I.F.2) </li><li>Communication Skills 4 (I.F.4) </li></ul>                                                                                                                          |
| Monitor the response to therapeutic interventions                                                                                                                 | <ul><li>Medical Decision Making 1(I.E.1) </li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                |
| Obtain an accurate problem-focused history and physical examination                                                                                               | <ul><li>History Taking 1 (I.A.1) </li><li>Physical Examination 1 (I.B.1) </li></ul>                                                                                                                                |
| Exhibit honesty and integrity in patient care; Practice ethical decision-making.                                                                                  | <ul><li>Honesty and Integrity 1 (IV.C.1) </li><li>Honesty and Integrity 2 (IV.C.2) </li></ul>                                                                                                                      |