SENIOR MANAGEMENT ROTATION OBJECTIVES FORM

Purpose of Rotation:

This rotation is the penultimate rotation for a resident nearing the end of their training (PGY5). As such, the major emphasis is to provide the resident with significant responsibilities and latitude in decision-making, including strategic and tactical relationship development, relationship management, application of judgment, delegation and monitoring of performance. The rotation will also provide experience to achieve a number of specific management objectives which the resident has not yet accomplished in previous rotations, through project management or direct management of staff. Residents will play leading and collaborative roles in the maintenance and improvement of the health and well-being of the community through interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral partnerships.

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 the ability to gather information, analyze and describe the health issue and decide on an appropriate course of action. Demonstrate ability to interpret and apply knowledge in particular situations. Understand the principles of change management and conflict management including negotiation and arbitration. Understand the principles of strategic planning. Understand the principles of organization design and behaviour including operational planning, financial budgeting and monitoring, labour relations.

Investigate and manage community health issues. Demonstrate knowledge in the development and implementation of surveillance and control methods. Apply the principles and strategies of harm reduction, health protection, disease prevention and health promotion to a population. Use knowledge of legislation, funding and characteristics of health services organizations to analyze community health issues. Develop and implement a strategic plan. Assess the structure of an organization. Assess the impact of significant change in an organization and develop a strategy for addressing it. Implement and evaluate a change management strategy. Assess a personnel policy. Develop and manage a budget. Participate in the following personnel activities: supervision, hiring, discipline, staff development, performance appraisal. Develop an organizational policy and procedure. Keep appropriate records. Use leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Describe concepts of teams, team roles and leadership.

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Understand various leadership styles and apply them in a variety of settings. Understand and apply CQI techniques. Describe organization of workplace health services.

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 appropriate parties, both orally and in writing. Demonstrate effective listening skills, and elicit and provide feedback.

Develop communication plans for public health issues, including a media component. Develop a communication plan about an administrative issue. Present issues to the governing board of the agency. Respond to media enquiries about health issues.

Plans for/Evidence of achievement of Tasks and Objectives

CanMEDS Domain: Collaborator Rotation Specific Objectives Tasks

Develop effective relationships for gathering and sharing of information with physicians and other service providers, community partners, clients and patients. Demonstrate collaborative approach to delivery of services. Demonstrate team building activities and facilitation skills.

Effectively participate in interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of information exchange, conflict resolution and problem solving. Identify and seek out appropriate partners who can contribute to the assessment and resolution of a CD 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. Clarify organizational values. Develop organization vision. Seek feedback on leadership skills.

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Plans for/Evidence of achievement of Tasks and Objectives

CanMEDS Domain: Manager Rotation Specific Objectives Tasks

Demonstrate experience 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. Demonstrate ethical attitudes and behaviour. Demonstrate leadership skills.

Conducts a needs assessment. Prioritize program alternatives. Designs an implementation plan. Assess the evaluability of a program. Carry out a program evaluation. Develop an organizational policy and procedure. Understand and use leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Set an agenda, chair a meeting, and act as secretary.

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 in the 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.

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CanMEDS Domain: Scholar Rotation Specific Objectives Tasks

Develop, implement and monitor a personal continuing education strategy. 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, document an outbreak investigation). Contribute to new knowledge through dissemination of findings. Develop a personal learning plan. Provide educational and 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.

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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, resource allocation, public safety and individual choice) in the course of practice and applies appropriate strategy to address them. Recognize and responds effectively to unprofessional behaviours in others, taking into account local and provincial policies and regulations. Find opportunities to evaluate and improve skills in this area. Adopt specific strategies to heighten personal and professional awareness. Explore and resolve interpersonal difficulties in professional relationships.

Plans for/Evidence of achievement of Tasks and Objectives

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PRIOR TO ROTATION:

DATE: SIGNATURE OF RESIDENT:

DATE: SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR:

UPON COMPLETION OF ROTATION:

DATE: SIGNATURE OF RESIDENT:

DATE: SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR: