Office of Medical Education

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What we do

The Office of Medical Education at the Regional Campus aims to serve both the medical students and the faculty of the Regional Campus.

Our roles are to:

Serve as a central resource for all information pertaining to the teaching mission
Provide administrative infrastructure and centralized support for the teaching mission of UMMSM at FAU
Interface with the Office of Student Affairs in provision of up-to-date academic performance information for all students.
Provide support for research in medical education

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Regional Campus Curriculum Objectives

The goals of the medical curriculum at the Regional Campus are aligned with those of the Miller School of Medicine and aim to provide all graduates with:

A broad knowledge of the biomedical and behavioral sciences appropriate for all physicians
Competence in clinical skills to include eliciting a medical history, performing a physical examination, performing basic technical procedures, and practicing preventive medicine
The ability to apply knowledge and skills effectively in the daily practice of medicine, as evidenced by the ability to formulate an accurate problem list, an appropriate set of competing hypotheses to explain the problems, and diagnostic and therapeutic plans
Training in the scientific method and the opportunity and encouragement to participate in research
The ability to be an effective life-long learner and to conduct critical analyses of new knowledge
Knowledge and skills in the use of information technology to manage information optimally in order to meet the clinical, research, and educational demands of the future
The highest ethical standards
The ability to communicate effectively and humanely with patients, colleagues, and others
An understanding of the role and responsibilities of the physician in the health care delivery system and society

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