Learning outcomes

1. Describe the person as a multidimensional being in which the interplay of biological, psychological, social, environmental and ethical factors determines and alters the states of health and disease and their manifestations.
2. Be self-critical and reflect on one's own learning.
3. Accept other viewpoints (lecturers, colleagues, etc.) regarding the problem or topic at hand.
4. Adopt values of solidarity and service to others, both when dealing with patients and with the general public.
5. Acquire the principles and values of good medical practice, both in health and in illness.
6. Explain that health requires the commitment of the whole of society.
7. Assess organised attempts by society to achieve better health for all citizens.
8. Compare one's own opinions with those of colleagues and other healthcare professionals as a basis for teamwork.
9. Explain the limits of scientific thought as a reductionist model that does not encompass all dimensions of the human being.
10. Interpret population parameters of individual risks appropriately.
11. Identify the complexity and limitations of current medical knowledge.
12. Identify and understand the continuous advances and the challenges of research.
13. Identify patients' social and health needs.
14. Involve the family in patient healthcare.
15. Describe the elements that should be considered when determining the reasons for a consultation and those of the patient's therapeutic itinerary.
16. Recognise the different types of health science journals.
17. Analyse the structure of different models of medical journal articles.
18. Maintain and sharpen one's professional competence, in particular by independently learning new material and techniques and by focusing on quality.
19. Organise and plan time and workload in professional activity.
20. Convey knowledge and techniques to professionals working in other fields.
21. Be able to work in an international context.
22. Demonstrate, in professional activity, a perspective that is critical, creative and research-oriented.
23. Formulate hypotheses and compile and critically assess information for problem-solving, using the scientific method.
24. Demonstrate basic research skills.
25. Communicate clearly, orally and in writing, with other professionals and the media.
26. Demonstrate a sufficient command of English, both oral and written, for effective scientific and professional communication.
27. Use information and communication technologies in professional practice.