COMPETENCIES OF A ZMC GRADUATE
At Ziauddin University we expect to develop in our graduates the following competencies:
I. Skillful
II. Self-directed and Life-long Learner
III. Communicator
IV. Collaborator
V. Professional
VI. Researcher
VII. Leader
I. Skillful |
i. Diagnose the common clinical presentations on the basis of patho-physiology, clinical features and investigation findings. |
ii.Compare various therapeutic options according to patients’ needs on the basisof indications, contraindications, and mechanisms of action, side-effects & cost- effectiveness. |
iii.Formulate management plan of the common clinical problems on the basis of severity and complexity of the diseases |
iv. Justify the management plan with or without referral decisions by using critical reasoning skills on the basis of: |
• relevant basic, clinical & community health science knowledge by applying evidence-based medicine (EBM) |
• primary, secondary & tertiary dimensions of care to provide safe and holistic healthcare |
v. Perform the essential clinical procedures, according to the international standards and guidelines |
II. Self-directed and Life-long Learner |
vi. Perform self-evaluation of one’s own learning needs in relevance to the evolving societal needs. |
vii. Update one’s own knowledge & skills in line with the changing evidence based Practice to contribute effectively. |
III. Communicator |
viii. Respond to the diverse academic community using a wide range of verbal and written modes of communication effectively. |
IV. Collaborator |
ix. Collaborate with a range of professionals within and across the disciplines in a conducive learning environment to achieve safe patient care. |
x. Engage in intellectual exchange of knowledge with peers to address important research issues. |
V. Professional |
xi. Maintain the highest standards of personal, academic and professional integrity within and across the disciplines. xii. Respond constructively to the opinions of peers and teachers in a conducivelearning environment. |
xiii. Demonstrate accountability to patients as well as colleagues and accept responsibility for errors. |
xiv. Apply ethical principles in treating patients and conducting research. |
VI. Researcher |
xv. Engage in original research work adopting latest technological, methodological, or theoretical approach. |
xvi. Demonstrate safety protocols and/or ethical considerations in research activities. |
xvii. Disseminate research findings to the academic community and to the stakeholders in society in an ethical manner. |
VII. Leader |
xviii. Demonstrate resilience during peer interactions, providing them equal opportunities to contribute in curricular and extra-curricular activities. |