Physicianship & Medical Professionalism

• Students must maintain integrity and personal responsibility:
  • Students must be honest and trustworthy when writing reports and completing or signing forms or other documents.
  • Students must treat patients even though their medical conditions may put the students at risk, and they must take appropriate steps to minimize risk or seek treatment in the event that patient poses a risk to their safety.
  • Students must act with honesty and integrity to ensure that their conduct justifies the trust the patients place in them and the profession.
  • Students must not pursue improper relationships with patients.
  • Students must refrain from expressing personal beliefs in ways that are likely to exploit patients’ vulnerability.
  • Students must adhere to the codes, laws, and regulations of practice relevant to their work.
    
    
• Students must demonstrate an understanding of their responsibilities to others (patients, colleagues, the profession, and society):
  • Students must respect their patient’s right to seek another opinion.
  • Students must understand and support their patient’s emotional state.
  • Students must treat their colleagues fairly and with respect.
  • Students must not provide medical services if their performance is affected by alcohol or other substances.
  • Students must act in their patient’s best interest when making referrals and providing care.
  • Students must maintain honesty when assessing the performance of any colleagues.
  • Students must take appropriate steps without delay if concerns arise that a colleague displays unprofessional behavior.
  • Students must do their best to ensure fair access to healthcare services for all patients.
  • Students must provide medical care in the best interest of the patient that is not compromised by collaboration with industry or any outside influence.
  • When engaged in research, students must comply with established standards and protect the interests of research subjects as a first priority.
    
• Students must understand their own limits and ensure their own competence:
  • Student must take personal responsibility for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of basic science and clinical medicine.
  • Students must be aware of the boundaries of their knowledge and skills.
  • Students must always state their qualifications, skills, and experience truthfully.

Physicianship & Medical Professionalism Reporting Process
Physicianship & Medical Professionalism Reporting Process Presentation
Physicianship Evaluation Form Preclinical
Physicianship Evaluation Form Clinical
Physicianship Evaluation Form Institutional