Resident Handbook - UC Davis Health System

3. Lab interpretation of joint fluid4. Lab interpretation of common rheumatic tests5. X-ray interpretation of common arthritis conditions6. Indications for referralRural Family Medicine – PGY2Cognitive Knowledge1. Unique aspects of rural practice2. Multi-faceted role of rural family physician3. Unique demands a rural community places on health care system and practitioners4. Major determinants of financial, political and marital success in rural practice5. Benefits and drawbacks of rural lifestyle6. Challenges of keeping medically current in rural practice7. Successful strategies used by rural FP's to sustain job satisfaction8. Successful strategies to balance rural practice and personal life9. Essential nature of good working relations between FP's, transport services & consultantsSkills1. Use of Telemedicine Consultation services2 Function effectively in a community with limited medical resources3.Access electronic medical bases and resources (PDA / internet) in rural areasGeneral Surgery Competencies Breast/Chest – PGY1, PGY2, PGY3Cognitive Knowledge1. Breast lumps and cancer screening2. Lung disease, cancerSkills1. Breast Exam2. Needle aspiration of breast cyst3. Chest tube placement and managementGeneral Surgery Competencies – PGY1, PGY2, PGY3Cognitive Knowledge1. Preoperative assessment of surgical patients2. Post op complications including comorbid medical conditions3. GI disorders4. Abdominal Pain5. Hernias, all typesSkills1. Evaluation of screening x-rays2. Endotracheal intubations3. Gastric intubation/lavagePage 23 of 153C:\Documents and Settings\dhutak\Desktop\rshb13.doc