Goals & Objectives

Bristol Family Medicine

Goals and Objectives

Program Mission

Our mission is to provide community-focused medical education and evidence-based, patient-centered care; to improve health in rural southern Appalachia, especially among the underserved population; to model compassionate and efficient care; and to advance scholarly investigation.

Program Goals

Our goals for resident training in our Bristol community-based program are as follows:

  1. To equip residents to provide evidence-based and patient-centered medical care
  2. To enable residents to thrive in a changing and challenging medical environment
  3. To encourage residents to be perpetually learning and advancing in skills and knowledge
  4. To facilitate resident involvement in scholarly activity
  5. To emphasize the need for personal wellness both in and after residency

Education Experience

Residents will experience an individualized educational program tailored to long-term professional goals, with the integration of unique elective opportunities.

Upon graduation, residents will demonstrate competency in the six domains clarified by the ACGME.

ACGME Core Competencies

Select a competency area below to view detailed objectives.

  • Professionalism

    Residents must demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and an adherence to ethical principles. They must demonstrate competence in:

    • Compassion, integrity and respect for others
    • Sensitivity to diverse populations
    • Respect for patient autonomy
    • Respect for patient privacy
    • Accountability to patients, society and the profession
  • Patient Care

    Residents must be able to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health. Among the areas in which they must demonstrate competence are:

    • Diagnosing and managing care of patients of all ages
    • Diagnosing and managing care in various settings
    • Assessing community, environmental and family influences on health
    • Providing preventive care
    • Providing emergent care
    • Assisting with advanced care planning
    • Performing procedures necessary for future practice
  • Medical Knowledge

    Residents must demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and social-behavioral sciences, as well as the application of this knowledge to patient care.

    Residents must demonstrate competence in:

    • Knowledge of a broad spectrum of clinical disorders
    • Age-appropriate screenings and preventive services
    • Methods for staying current with advances in medical knowledge
  • Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

    Residents must demonstrate the ability to evaluate patient care, appraise scientific evidence and continuously improve.

    Residents must demonstrate competence in:

    • Identifying strengths and limitations
    • Using quality improvement methods
    • Applying medical evidence
    • Using information technology to optimize learning
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills

    Residents must demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with patients, families and healthcare teams.

    Residents must demonstrate competence in:

    • Communicating across diverse populations
    • Working effectively with healthcare teams
    • Educating patients and colleagues
    • Understanding patient care goals
  • Systems-Based Practice

    Residents must demonstrate awareness of the healthcare system and the ability to use resources effectively.

    Residents must demonstrate competence in:

    • Working in different healthcare settings
    • Coordinating care across systems
    • Advocating for quality patient care
    • Working in interprofessional teams
    • Considering value and cost in care
    • Advocating for patients within the system