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Professionalism

1. Objectives:
   1. What aspects of professionalism should the resident learn on this rotation?
      • Trainees are expected to:
        • Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to diversity of culture, age, gender and ability in patients, colleagues and laboratory personnel
        • Demonstrate commitment to ethical principles pertaining to confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, and business practices
        • Demonstrate respect, compassion and integrity
        • Adhere to guidelines and regulations set forth by regulatory and accrediting agencies
        • Recognize and respond appropriately to deficiencies in peer performance
2. Plan:
   1. How does the resident go about learning professionalism on this rotation?
      • Professionalism is learned by both observing other medical colleagues and their interactions with patients and hospital personnel, as well as the resident’s own interactions with these groups of people.
3. Supervision/Assessment:
   1. How is the resident’s professionalism assessed and by whom?
      • Resident’s professionalism is assessed by other residents/fellows, attending physicians, nurses and laboratory personnel on an ongoing basis as well as in a formal twice-yearly written review.