Example Portfolio for students at Leicester Medical School.

A) Professionalism in MedicineAlthough there are different interpretations of what ‘being a professional doctor’means there is strong agreement that it relates to the quality of the doctor which is acombination of relevant; knowledge, skills, and attitudes or values based on soundjudgements and integrity. In today’s modern practice arena’s doctors are required towork in partnership with the patient and their family/carers to negotiate and thenagree, how to manage their care.We expect that during your training the following aspects of being professional e.g.knowledge; skills and attitudes/values and related behaviours will be acquired topractice safely and competently during Foundation Training and beyond:ProfessionalismTeaching to ensure a set of values, behaviours and relationships that ensurepublic trust in doctorsKnowledgeTheoretical understanding of what constitutes a profession including regulationMorality and spiritualityEthical practiceSocial responsibility and advocacyHumanitiesLaw and accountabilityConfidentiality and consentDealing with unprofessional behaviourSkillsIntegrityAltruismCommunicationCompassion and empathyRespect of cultural and ethnic diversityInteractions with patients to demonstrate, confidentiality, consent, capacityLeadershipCoping with stress and uncertaintySelf awareness and insightContinuous improvement and commitment to lifelong learningValues/attitudesAppreciation of the values and attitudes required for positive professional practiceRecognise need for on-going personal developmentBehavioursPut into practice above learning when working with patients and other colleaguesAppropriate personal and interpersonal behavioursNon-judgmental practicePersonal conduct and behaviour throughout medical school training including attendance9