Office of Medical Education

Physicianship & Medical Professionalism

Physicianship and Medical Professionalism

LSUHSC School of Medicine in New Orleans expects its students to act in accordance with the school’s professional guidelines and to present themselves as a professional healthcare student when representing the institution.  Students are expected to demonstrate cultural awareness and humility and treat all patients, peers, faculty and staff with respect. 

Educational Program Objectives related to Professional Behavior:

Professional Behavior (PB) – Our graduates demonstrate integrity, ethical reasoning, accountability, and a commitment to their professional responsibilities with patients and caregivers, faculty and staff, colleagues, communities, and the medical profession as a whole.

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• EPO PB 1 – Display honesty, integrity, and accountability in all assessments and written assignments.
• EPO PB 2 – Adhere to attendance and other professional requirements and complete assignments and tasks in a timely manner, in both classroom and clinical settings.
• EPO PB 3 – Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for patients, families, peers, teachers, administrative staff, and healthcare team members across diverse populations in all situations.
• EPO PB 4 – Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• EPO PB 5 – Consistently advocate in the best interest of one’s patients, including fair access to care.
• EPO PB 6 – Recognize and address personal well-being needs that may impact professional performance.

 

 

Pillars of our professional guidelines include appropriate communication with others, engagement in coursework, honesty and integrity at all times, consistent effort in personal and professional development, and adherence to all school policies.

Click here for the School of Medicine Professional Guidelines.

 

 

The School of Medicine has outlined procedures to provide feedback to students who display exceptional professional behavior or lapses in expected professional behavior.  The process involves the completion of a Physicianship Enhancement Form (PEF) which is intended to document specific behaviors and offer corrective or reinforcing feedback for the purpose of professional development and improvement.

Click here for the PEF process for the preclerkship phase.

Click here for the PEF form for the preclerkship phase.

Click here for the PEF process for the clerkship phase.

Click here for the PEF form for the clerkship phase.