Program Goals:
Program Goals:The ultimate goal of the general medical education program is that by acquiring the expected competencies, graduates of this course will be able to take care of the patients' health and care according to the standards of service while complying with professional ethics standards, the ability to manage information andlife-long learning, and serve as the front line of health services delivery.
Professional obligations of graduates in the community:
The professional obligations of graduates in general medicine are:
1. Taking technical responsibility of the private offices and authorized health services centers
2. providing health services in accordance with the standards approved by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education
3. providing health education counseling services to individuals, communities and target groups (with specific rules for each target group)
4. participating in all educational and research activities approved by the relevant authorities (Ministry of Health and Medical Education or other organizations authorized to employ general practitioners)
5. providing expert health care services to fulfill the needs of related organization within the scope of her/his professional competence of general practitioners
6. getting involved in health management
Expected basic Competencies and Skills:
Main capabilities expected from the graduates are:
1. Clinical skills
2. Communication skills
3. Patient care (diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation)
4. Promoting health and preventive strategy and physicians’ contribution to it
5. Personal development and continuous learning
6. Showing professional commitment, observing medical ethics and respecting laws during practices
7. Decision-making, argumentation and problem-solving skills