1. Professionalism
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2. Professionalism
Per the ACGME, professionalism is the “culmination” of all of the core competencies
From the ACGME:
“Professionalism standard speaks directly to the attitude and behavior of the resident physician. The expectation for all medical professionals is that each and every one will treat all people with respect, compassion, and dignity. Patient needs will supersede a resident’s self-interest. And residents accept and understand that they are accountable to not only the patient but also to their colleagues and society as a whole.
Lastly, the Professionalism competency holds fast to the principle of treating all the diverse patient populations with sensitivity and respect. A professional physician will understand and recognize the unique effects of age, gender, culture, race, religion, disability, and sexual orientation on a patient’s health and well-being and act accordingly to provide care that is cognizant of these cultural ramifications.”

3. Professionalism Subcompetencies
Demonstrating Professional Conduct and Accountability
Demonstrating Humanism and Cultural Proficiency
Maintaining Emotional, Physical, and Mental Health, and Pursuing Continual Personal and Professional Growth

4. Professionalism Subcompetencies
Demonstrating Professional Conduct and Accountability
Demonstrating Humanism and Cultural Proficiency
Maintaining Emotional, Physical, and Mental Health, and Pursuing Continual Personal and Professional Growth

5. Professionalism Professional Conduct
How residents present themselves to peers, patients, and families can have a direct impact on the responsiveness received in return
Be on time
Keep a calendar!
Be prepared for the day
Appropriate dress/hygiene
Collegial communication
Timely, efficient and communication

6. Professionalism Accountability Taking responsibility for patients
Taking responsibility for errors
You are here to learn and make mistakes!*
*That does not include negligent care
Self-awareness of own limitations
Team Player
Ethical Behavior

7. Professionalism Subcompetencies
Demonstrating Professional Conduct and Accountability
Demonstrating Humanism and Cultural Proficiency
Maintaining Emotional, Physical, and Mental Health, and Pursuing Continual Personal and Professional Growth

8. Professionalism Humanism You are treating a person, not an object
This can be easy to forget!
Displays empathy for patients and family
Altruistic
Not at the expense of your health
Advocate
We deal with some of the most vulnerable patients

9. Professionalism Cultural Proficiency
Each patient has a unique background
We see patients of every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, emotional state and disability
Be sensitive to the needs unique to patients in a variety of backgrounds

10. Professionalism Subcompetencies
Demonstrating Professional Conduct and Accountability
Demonstrating Humanism and Cultural Proficiency
Maintaining Emotional, Physical, and Mental Health, and Pursuing Continual Personal and Professional Growth

11. Professionalism
Maintaining Emotional, Physical, and Mental Health, and Pursuing Continual Personal and Professional Growth
Living and leading by example
Establishing work-life balance
Life-long learning
Acceptance and application of constructive feedback

12. Professionalism Poor Professionalism Abuse of Power Arrogance
Scutting out med students
Bias/Sexual Harassment
Breach
Arrogance
Misrepresentation
It’s always okay to say “I don’t know”

13. Professionalism Poor Professionalism Impairment Bad work ethic
Conflicts of Interest

14. Professionalism How to Teach? By example! Demonstrate Professionalism
You are always on stage now
Patients, med students, seniors, attendings
Know what setting you’re in!
Social Media

15. Professionalism Minor Lapses Errors with minimal consequence Example:
Resident falls asleep on a stretcher

16. Professionalism Major Lapse
Errors with severe or potentially severe consequences
Not answering pages
Not documenting encounters
Not signing out a patient
Venting in a patient care area

17. Professionalism Critical Event Requires immediate intervention
Examples:
Lying
Sexual Harassment
Violence

18. Professionalism
You’ve gotten this far by exhibiting professionalism more than anything else.
Keep up the good work and keep striving to get better.