The AIMU graduate will demonstrate the following competencies:

General and Specific Competencies:

  1. Utilise an integrated knowledge of the scientific principles of medicine in patient care:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the normal structure, function of the human body;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the alterations in structure and function of the body during different physiological conditions and during illness
  • Apply an integrated knowledge of the basic sciences to the prevention, management and treatment of diseases and maintenance of health
  1. Apply clinical Knowledge and Skills in Patient Care
  • Obtain a proper medical history and perform a proper physical exam and use the information obtained to formulate an appropriate differential diagnosis and an effective management plan
  • Properly document the clinical encounter and utilize data to identify health problems both at a patient and a community level;
  • Perform routine technical procedures involved in patient care
  • Apply the principles and concepts underlying normal behavior and mental illness, and to participate in the management of mental illnesses
  • Use medicines rationally
  • Apply and interpret different diagnostic techniques to promote health and prevent and treat diseases.
  1. Develop and sustain interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Effectively interact with patients
  • Develop appropriate communication skills to obtain a proper history, diagnosis and to deliver an effective treatment plan to patients
  • Effectively communicate with peers and members of the health care team in the care of patients and their families.
  • Communicate with various stakeholders including policy makers and decision makers to promote and maintain health both at a personal and a community level
  1. Demonstrate high standards of professionalism
  • Apply humanistic values in the delivery of health care
  • Work cooperatively with other health care workers in the delivery of health care
  • Respect the patients’ dignity and privacy, and maintain confidentiality
  • Effectively interact with patients, peers and other health care workers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
  1. Utilize an organization and Systems-based Approach to Medicine
  • Work as a member of the primary healthcare team
  • Apply cost-effectiveness principles and techniques during the delivery of health care
  • Understand health care delivery systems including social, economic and political dimensions
  • Understand the need and value of consultations and referrals in the delivery of health care
  • Apply evidence based medicine principles to clinical and organizational decision making
  1. Commit to life-long Learning and self-improvement
  • Recognize the need to engage in lifelong learning to stay abreast of relevant scientific advances
  • Recognize personal educational needs and select and utilize appropriate learning resources to address identified needs
  • Critically appraise the medical and scientific literature