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UNIVERSIDADE AMERICANA MARISTA ORGANIZAÇÃO FEDERAL GOVERNAMENTAL
COLÉGIO AMERICANO MARISTA
OUR MD PROGRAM
Washington University of Health and Science (Belize) offers Pre-Clincial Sciences and Clinical Sciences curricula which are designed to prepare students for licensure and practice in the US or Canada.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our MD Program consists of 11 semesters (MD1-MD11) that are divided as follows:
PREMED PROGRAM
PRE-CLINICAL SCIENCES (MD1 – MD5)
CLINICAL SCIENCES (MD6 – MD11)
OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM
PATIENT CARE
The graduate is able to:
• Approach the care of patients as a cooperative endeavor, integrating patients’ concerns and ensuring their health needs are addressed.
• Comprehensively evaluate patients by obtaining accurate and pertinent medical histories; conducting appropriate and thorough physical examinations; gathering detailed ancillary information; and synthesizing all relevant data to generate prioritized differential diagnoses and formulate plans of care that reflect an understanding of the environment in which health care is delivered.
MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE
The graduate is able to:
• Demonstrate a broad working knowledge of the fundamental science, principles, and processes basic to the practice of medicine and apply this knowledge in a judicious and consistent manner to prevent common health problems and achieve effective and safe patient care.
• Understand the clinical relevance of scientific inquiry and demonstrate the ability to evaluate emerging knowledge and research as it applies to diagnosis, treatment, and the prevention of disease.
PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING
The graduate is able to:
• Evaluate the performance of individuals and systems to identify opportunities for improvement. Seek out and apply best practices, measure the effect of changes, and develop strategies to improve performance.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
The graduate is able to:
• Demonstrate leadership and collaborate effectively with other healthcare team members and professional associates. Understand how human diversity may influence or interfere with exchange of information.
SYSTEMS-BASED PRACTICE
The graduate is able to:
• Understand the institutions and individuals that participate in healthcare delivery and the role of the physician in the health care system.
• Appropriately use system resources and assist patients in accessing health care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.