PGY1 Transitional Year Resident (Holy Cross Hospital)

University of Miami•Fort Lauderdale, FL

16h

About The Position

PGY1 Transitional Year Residents at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine at Holy Cross Hospital participate in structured programs to develop skills in all six of the general competencies as outlined by the ACGME. Each resident must demonstrate basic competency in these areas. These programs run concurrently in their rotation assignments but often involve patient experience on their assigned clinical rotations. This position is for a one (1) year duration.

Requirements

All PGY 1 Transitional Year Residents must have a M.D. or D.O degree.
ECFMG certification is required for medical degrees obtained outside the United States
PGY1 Transitional Year Residents must maintain a valid training license in the State of Florida throughout the duration of the training program.
PGY 1 Transitional Year Residents must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) throughout the duration of the training program.
Candidates must apply through the National Resident Matching Program NRMP
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Performs thorough patient history and physical.
Synthesizes data into a problem list and differential diagnosis.
Formulates diagnostic and therapeutic plans and performs basic clinical procedures.
Demonstrates caring and respectful behavior towards patients.
Self-evaluates educational needs and performance.
Incorporates relevant feedback and instruction into clinical activities.
Facilitates the learning of others on the care team.
Uses technology to enhance patient care and medical education.
Establishes an effective therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Perform thorough history and physical
Synthesize data into a problem list and differential diagnosis
Formulate diagnostic and therapeutic plan with supervision
Perform basic clinical procedures
Demonstrate caring and respectful behavior
Demonstrate basic knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes
Develop basic knowledge base for inpatient and outpatient clinical care
Demonstrates the ability to access relevant clinical information
Develop the ability to self-evaluate educational needs and performance
Incorporate relevant feedback and instruction into clinical activities
Facilitate the learning of other learners on the care team
Use technology to enhance patient care and medical education
Develop excellent communication skills
Develop accurate, clear, and complete documentation skills
Learn to present a case accurately and succinctly
Establish an effective therapeutic relationship with patients and families
Demonstrate effective listening skills
Demonstrate respect and compassion
Display a professional appearance
Demonstrate a commitment to ethical issues
Consider the needs of patients and families
Consider the needs of colleagues
Demonstrate constructive and respectful working relationships with other health care professionals
Fulfill responsibilities
Acknowledge errors and accept criticism
Develop knowledge of practice and the clinical delivery system
Access appropriate resources
Identify error-prone system issues and needed improvement
Identify efficiency problems and needed improvements