POLICY AND PLANNING ROTATION OBJECTIVES FORM

Purpose of Rotation:

In the course of the rotation residents will gain experience in assessing health needs of a population; investigating health issues, assessing sociopolitical realities and advocating the appropriate action to improve health; plan implement and evaluate health programs and/or strategies; contribute to the formulation of public policy; collaborate and build relationships; contribute to the body of knowledge of community medicine.

Instructions:

The form is to be completed, reviewed and signed off with your rotation supervisor before the start of each rotation. A signed copy is to be submitted to the Program Director no later than the first day of the rotation. Keep a copy for review at mid-unit evaluation and at final evaluation.

At the end of each rotation, please complete the “Evidence of Achievement of Objectives” column of the form and review with your supervisor. Consider this information in the resident, faculty and site evaluations. Then, sign the form along with your supervisor and resubmit to your Program Director. Be sure to view your online assessment following each rotation

NAME OF RESIDENT: YEAR OF TRAINING:

ROTATION PERIOD: From: To:

TYPE OF ROTATION: SUPERVISOR:

UNIVERSITY: NAME OF PROGRAM DIRECTOR:

CanMEDS Domain: Medical Expert Rotation Specific Objectives Tasks

Demonstrate skill in the assessment of a community health issue. Demonstrate knowledge in the development and implementation of surveillance and control methods. Demonstrate the ability to gather information, analyze and describe the health issue and decide on an appropriate course of action. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply knowledge in a particular situation. Demonstrate an analytical approach to decision making. Demonstrate development of a healthy public policy.

Assess and describe the distribution and determinants of health of a population Identify conditions or population characteristics that lend themselves to surveillance and select appropriate methodologies. Identify and understand social and economic environmental factors (e.g. Immigration policies and distribution of wealth) Understand the mechanisms of policy development. Understand the methods of policy implementation (legislation, regulation, incentives). Understand health law relevant to community health practice. Understand means by which decisions and policies come about. Understand the health impact of public policy, and policy analysis and evaluation. Understand how medical knowledge is integrated into social change. Understand the organization of community health services in Canada (public health, social services, mental health services, voluntary agencies, informal caregivers, health law). Understand public health law of Ontario and at least one other province. Carry out a policy analysis on a health issue.

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Use knowledge of legislation, funding and characteristics of health services to analyze and impact on community health issues.

Plans for/Evidence of achievement of Tasks and Objectives

CanMEDS Domain: Communicator Rotation Specific Objectives Tasks

Demonstrate skill in communicating assessment and recommendations related to health or administrative issue (including rationale) to community partners, service providers, policy makers, and the public, both orally and in writing. Demonstrate knowledge of principles of risk communication. Demonstrate effective listening skills, and elicit and provide feedback.

Develop a communication plan about a public health issue Respond to media enquiries about health issues.

Plans for/Evidence of achievement of Tasks and Objectives

CanMEDS Domain: Collaborator Rotation Specific Objectives Tasks

Demonstrate collaborative approach to delivery of services. Demonstrate team building activities and facilitation skills. Demonstrate collaborative approach to the delivery of services.

Develop effective relationships, for gathering and sharing information with physicians and other service providers, community partners, clients and patients. Effectively participate in interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of information exchange, conflict resolution and problems solving. Identify and seek out appropriate partners who can contribute to the assessment and resolution of a health issue. Employ a variety of means to engage stakeholders. Clearly articulate the goals and objectives of a given collaborative process. Identify and describe the role and expected contribution of members of an interdisciplinary team assembled to address a health issue.

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Plans for/Evidence of achievement of Tasks and Objectives

CanMEDS Domain: Manager Rotation Specific Objectives Tasks

Demonstrate ability in program administration, ability to assess issues and advocate the appropriate action, plan, implement and evaluate health programs and/or strategies; contribute to the formulation of public policy, collaborate and build relationships.

Conducts a needs assessment. Prioritize program alternatives. Undertake design and implementation of a program. Assess the evaluability of a program. Design and carry out program evaluation.

Plans for/Evidence of achievement of Tasks and Objectives

CanMEDS Domain: Health Advocate Rotation Specific Objectives Tasks

Demonstrate policy development and implementation. Demonstrate ability to assist development of community capacity.

Apply knowledge of distribution and determinants of health status information to develop a position on an issue. Identify opportunities for policy change and/or advocacy. Define an advocacy position and defend it persuasively. Understand and utilize strategies to support policy change.

Plans for/Evidence of achievement of Tasks and Objectives

CanMEDS Domain: Scholar Rotation Specific Objectives Tasks

Demonstrate ability to critically appraise research and literature. Demonstrate ability to use and interpret statistics.

Pose a research question and participate actively in research process (e.g., epidemiologic research, needs assessment, cost effectiveness study, qualitative research, and evaluative research).

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Contribute to new knowledge through dissemination of findings. Develop a personal learning plan. Provide educational training support to others (colleagues, public). Carry out a field investigation or survey. Participate in/lead the teaching of agency staff, medical students, other residents, other health professionals and members of the community.

Plans for/Evidence of achievement of Tasks and Objectives

CanMEDS Domain: Professional Rotation Specific Objectives Tasks

Demonstrate awareness of and exhibit appropriate interpersonal behaviours in professional relationships.

Evaluate own skills and abilities, knows limits of professional competence, knows when to consult with others. Identify ethical issues (e.g. informed consent, privacy rights, conflict of interest) in the course of practice and applies appropriate strategy to address them. Recognize and responds effectively to unprofessional behaviours in others. Find opportunities to evaluate and improve skills in this area.

Plans for/Evidence of achievement of Tasks and Objectives

PRIOR TO ROTATION:

DATE: SIGNATURE OF RESIDENT:

DATE: SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR:

UPON COMPLETION OF ROTATION:

DATE: SIGNATURE OF RESIDENT:

DATE: SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR: