College of Medicine

OFFERED COURSE


College of Medicine

The curriculum structure of medical education at Liceo de Cagayan University follows a Discipline-based Approach utilizing the best strategies of teaching and learning on basic sciences with clinical applications and clinical sciences with basic sciences correlations. This approach will utilize the Spiral Model as the framework of the curriculum. The curriculum implementation shall cover four years of academic and clinical training wherein the fourth-year level will be devoted to a 12-month clerkship program.


PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

    • • To produce a medical practitioner who adheres to the existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles.
    • • To develop internationally recognized competent physician-managers who are innovative, conscientious physician- leaders sensitive to the health needs of the local, national, and global communities.
    • • To nurture students value of actively addressing solutions to current community health and environmental concerns through research and advocacy.
    • • o foster the passion for life-long learning experiences.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

    • • Demonstrate clinical competence
    • - The students competently manage clinical conditions of clients in various settings.
    • • Communicate effectively
    • - The students convey information, in written and oral formats, across all types of audiences, venues, and media in a manner that can be easily understood.
    • • Lead and manage health care teams
    • - The students initiate planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating programs and health facilities.
    • - The students provide clear direction, inspiration, and motivation to the health care team/community.
    • • Engage in research activities
    • - The students utilize current research evidence in decision making as practitioner, educator, or researcher.
    • • Collaborate within interprofessional teams
    • - The students effectively work in teams with co-physicians and other professionals in managing clients, institutions, projects and similar situations.
    • • Utilize systems-based approach to healthcare
    • - The students utilize system-based approach in actual delivery of care.
    • - The students network with relevant partners in solving general health problems.
    • • Engage in continuing personal and professional development
    • - The students update themselves through a variety of avenues for personal and professional growth to ensure quality healthcare and patient safety.
    • • Adhere to ethical, professional and legal standards
    • - The students adhere to national and international codes of conduct and legal standards that govern the profession.
    • • Demonstrate nationalism, internationalism and dedication to service
    • - The students demonstrate love for one’s national heritage, respect for other cultures and commitment to service.
    • • Practice the principles for social accountability
    • - The students adhere to the principles of relevance, equity, quality, and cost effectiveness in the delivery of healthcare to patients, families, and communities.
    • • Serve with empathy and be a physician with a compassionate heart.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

    • • Government Service
    • • Research
    • • Private Practice as a General Practitioner or as a Specialist
    • • Education
    • • Corporate Service


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