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To educate Osteopathic medical students in the art and science of osteopathic medicine using the most current research in clinical and basic sciences.

a.     Provide opportunities for research and scholarly activity for students and faculty.

b.     Advance medical knowledge and the quality of health care throug educational, scientific, and clinical research.

Osteopathic Philosophy and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OPP)

The Candidate shall demonstrate…

OPP 1.1: KNOWLEDGE OF OSTEOPATHIC  PRINCIPLES, PRACTICE, AND OMT

OPP 1.2: SKILLS IN OSTEOPATHIC PRINCIPLES, PRACTICE, AND OMT

OPP 1.3: INTEGRATION OF OSTEOPATHIC PRINCIPLES, PRACTICE, AND OMT INTO CARE

First and Second Year:

·    OPP course/lab

·    OPC course/lab

·    ISAs and OSCEs

·    Clinical Involvement

·    COMLEX Level 1

·    Block exams

·    In-class quizzes

Third and Fourth Year:

·    KYCOM Video/OMT grand rounds

·    4th year case presentation

·    Clinical rotations

·    COMLEX Level 2-CE

·    KYCOM Alumni Survey

·    External Surveys including the AACOM Survey of Student Indebtedness and Career Plans

·    COMLEX Level 3

To provide a curriculum that promotes and measures student competencies to enhance the development of future osteopathic physicians who are competent practitioners of patient- centered, quality medical care.

a.  Prepare students to pass the COMLEX-USA board exams.

b.  Incorporate clinical teaching throughout the four-year curriculum.

c.  Promote the acquisition of the core competencies across the curriculum.

d.  Develop and maintain clinical education sites in rural and underserved Kentucky and Appalachian areas that promote rural primary care within our region.

Patient Care (OPC)

The Candidate shall effectively perform…

OPC 2.1:  DATA GATHERING

OPC 2.2:  DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

OPC 2.3:  ESSENTIAL CLINICAL PROCEDURES.

OPC 2.4:  PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT

OPC 2.5:  PATIENT EDUCATION.

First and Second Year:

·   Discipline course/lab

·   OPC course/lab

·   ISAs and OSCEs

·   Clinical Involvement

·   COMLEX Level 1

Third and Fourth Year:

·   KYCOM Video/OMT grand rounds

·   4th year case presentation

·   Clinical rotations

·   COMLEX Level 2-CE

·   Capstone course with skills attestation

·   Preceptor evaluations

·   KYCOM Alumni Survey

·   COMAT

·   Patient logs

·    ACOM Survey of Student Indebtedness and Career Plans

·    Other External surveys

·    Non-traditional medical opportunities (e.g., health-related mission trips)

To  offer a curriculum that integrates a strong foundation of medical knowledge with the professional, cultural and ethical traits desired in its students and graduates.

Medical Knowledge (OMK)

The Candidate will demonstrate the understanding and application of…

MK 3.1: FOUNDATIONAL BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES KNOWLEDGE BASE

MK 3.2: CLINICAL SCIENCES KNOWLEDGE BASE

MK 3.3: CONTINUOUS KNOWLEDGE-BASE DEVELOPMENT AND LIFELONG LEARNING

First and Second Year:

·   Discipline course/lab

·   OPC course/lab

·   ISAs and OSCEs

·   Clinical involvement

·   COMLEX Level 1

Third and Fourth Year:

·   KYCOM Video/OMT grand rounds

·   4th year case presentations

·   Clinical rotations

·   Preceptor evaluations

·   COMAT scores

·   KYCOM Alumni Survey

·    External surveys including the AACOM Survey of Student Indebtedness and Career Plans

·    OPP fellowships

·    AOA poster presentations

·    Clinical research opportunities with KYCOM preceptors

·    Other research opportunities

To cultivate an appreciation of lifelong learning in KYCOM students and graduates through the development of scholarly inquiry skills.

Practice-based Learning and Improvement (PBL)

The Candidate will assimilate and apply…

PBL 4.1: FUNDAMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGIC CONCEPTS

PBL 4.2: CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING TOOLS

PBL 4.3: EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

PBL 4.4: CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH EVIDENCE AND STATISTICAL INFERENCES

PBL 4.5: TRANSLATING EVIDENCE INTO PRACTICE & LIFELONG LEARNING

PBL 4.6: CONTINUOUS EVALUATION, FEEDBACK, AND REFLECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF OSTEOPATHIC CLINICAL PRACTICE

First and Second Year:

·      Discipline course/lab

·      Clinical Skills course/lab

·      Filming and analysis of volunteer patient focused History & Physical

·      Clinical Involvement

·      COMLEX Level 1

Third and Fourth Year:

·      4th year case presentation

·      Clinical rotations

·      Preceptor evaluations

·      COMLEX Level 2-CE

·    External surveys including the AACOM Survey of Student Indebtedness and Career Plans

To  offer a curriculum that integrates a strong foundation of medical knowledge with the professional, cultural and ethical traits desired in its students and graduates.

Interpersonal and Communications Skills (ICS)

The Candidate will effectively engage in…

ICS 5.1: ELICITING INFORMATION

ICS 5.2: RAPPORT BUILDING

ICS 5.3: INFORMATION GIVING

ICS 5.4: WRITTEN AND/OR ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION AND COMMUNICATION

First and Second Year:

·   Discipline course/lab

·   OPC course/lab

·   ISAs and OSCEs

·   Filming and analysis of volunteer patient focused History & Physical

·   Clinical Involvement

Third and Fourth Year:

·   4th year case presentation

·   Clinical rotations

·   Preceptor evaluations

·   KYCOM Alumni Survey

·    Participation in student organizations (e.g. SGA, SOMA, CMDA, etc.)

·    COMLEX Level 1

·    External surveys including the AACOM Survey of Student Indebtedness and Career Plans

·    COMLEX Level 3

To prepare physicians committed to improving access to quality, competent, and patient- centered medical care for all, with an emphasis on developing primary care physicians for underserved and rural communities.

Professionalism (P)

The Candidate shall understand and adhere to…

P 6.1: KNOWLEDGE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM

P 6.2: HUMANISTIC BEHAVIOR

P 6.3: PRIMACY OF PATIENT NEED

P 6.4: ACCOUNTABILITY AND DUTY IN THE PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

P 6.5: CULTURAL COMPETENCY

P 6.6: ETHICAL PRINCIPLES IN PRACTICE AND RESEARCH

First and Second Year:

·   Discipline course/lab, attendance and attire

·   OPC course/lab

·   Clinical Involvement

·   Community involvement

Third and Fourth Year:

·   OMS4 student case presentation

·   Clinical rotations/ patient interactions

·   Capstone course with skills attestation

·   Preceptor evaluations

·   KYCOM Alumni Survey

·    External surveys including the AACOM Survey of Student Indebtedness and Career Plans

·    Census data: practices located in rural and/ or federally medically underserved areas

To train physicians who understand the larger context and systems of health care and a broader system of linked goals in healthcare delivery.

Systems-based Practice (SBP)

The Candidate shall demonstrate…

SBP 7.1: HEALTH SYSTEMS AWARENESS ENGAGEMENT WITH INTER-PROFESSIONAL

SBP 7.2: HEALTH CARE TEAMS FOR OPTIMAL PATIENT- AND POPULATION-CENTERED CARE

SBP 7.3: ABILITY TO INCORPORATE CONSIDERATIONS OF COST AWARENESS AND RISK-BENEFIT ANALYSIS IN CARE

SBP 7.4: ADVOCACY FOR ALL PATIENTS WITHIN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

SBP 7.5: IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PATIENT SAFETY

First and Second Year:

·   Discipline course/lab

·   OPC course/lab

·   Filming and analysis of volunteer patient focused History & Physical

·   Clinical Involvement

Third and Fourth Year:

·   OMS4 student case presentations

·   Clinical rotations

·   Preceptor evaluations

·   COMLEX Level 2-CE

·   KYCOM Alumni Survey

·    COMLEX Level 1

·    External surveys including the AACOM Survey of Student Indebtedness and Career Plans

·    COMLEX Level 3