Institutional Learning Objectives (ILOs)
Below you will find BUSM’s Institutional Learning Objectives (ILOs) in abbreviated form using the acronym BUCARES. All faculty, staff, and students should be aware of the ILOs. For the full length ILOs, see http://www.bumc.bu.edu/mec/missionstatement/
Please note: ACGME Competencies linked to ILOs are in parenthesis.
The BUSM Graduate:
- Behaves in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner toward patients and colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds, using effective interpersonal and communication skills (Interpersonal and Communication Skills; Professionalism)
- Uses the science of normal and abnormal states of health to diagnose illness and provide effective management of care (Medical Knowledge; Patient Care)
- Communicates with colleagues and patients to insure effective interdisciplinary medical care (Interpersonal and Communication Skills; Patient Care)
- Acts in accordance with the highest ethical standards of medical practice (Professionalism)
- Researches and critically appraises biomedical information and contributes to the advancement of science and the practice of medicine (Practice-based Learning and Improvement; Medical Knowledge)
- Exhibits commitment and aptitude for life-long learning and continuing improvement as a physician (Practice-based Learning)
- Supports optimal patient care through identifying and using resources of the health care system (Systems-based Practice; Patient Care)
