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CUSM graduates are expected to:

  1. Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in the discipline of the conferred degree.
  2. Apply knowledge of the discipline effectively to health and science practice.
  3. Develop critical thinking skills and apply them to health and science practice.
  4. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and moral qualities supported by evidence‐based decision‐making skills.
  5. Apply interpersonal communication skills, inter‐professional collaboration skills, and humanism to health and science practice.
  6. Engage in self‐evaluation, self‐directed learning, and lifelong learning.
  7. Participate effectively and demonstrate commitment to community and system improvement.

 

Co-Curricular Insitutional Learning Outcomes

CUSM has a robust co-curricular program that is integrated with CUSM’s academic programs. Co-curricular programming and structures are aligned with university’s academic goals and designed supports students’ achievement of personal, educational, and career goals that is NOT a part of the regular education program. CUSM has institutional co-curricular learning outcomes that map to the Institutional Learning Outcomes

 

1. Develop Critical Thinking, Knowledge Making, & System improvement

  1. Analyze and Critique information/literature for bias (e.g., representation,
    confirmation, statistical, publication, etc.) and appropriate research
    methodology.
  2. Identify gaps in literature.
  3. Apply appropriate research methodology to answer research questions.
  4. Implement system improvement/CQI related projects.
  5. Disseminate results of research and/or system improvement projects.

 

2. Develop self as individual.

  1.  Engage in behaviors that promote health and wellbeing.
  2.  Acknowledge personal strengths and areas for growth.
  3.  Develop a personal network with others.

 

3. Develop self as professional.

  1.  Acknowledge personal strengths and areas for professional growth (e.g.,knowledge gaps).
  2.  Develop professional network with others.
  3.  Explore career/residency pathways.
  4.  Collaborate with others as an interprofessional team.
  5.  Lead others in commitment and action.

 

4. Demonstrate commitment to social justice and service with and for others.

  1.  Articulate insights into their own social and cultural identity and biases.
  2.  Identify root causes of health inequity and social justice issues.
  3.  Apply knowledge and experience to addressing issues of social justice, locally and globally.
  4.  Demonstrate a habit of service to institution, local, and/or worldwidecommunities.
  5.  Implement sustainable solutions to address social justice problems within healthcare settings and community.

 

Co-Curricular Review Process

The Co-Curricular Program Review is performed by the medical school’s Assessment and Evaluation Committee, which includes faculty from the MD and MBS programs. CUSM co-curricular programs are reviewed based on the overall purpose, vision, and goals of the university using the following criteria.

  • Student and graduate satisfaction surveys (indirect evidence).
  • Student goals/learning outcome data set by each co-curicular program (direct and/or indirect evidence)
  • As applicable, compliance with approving/accrediting agency standards, including those of the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), WSCUC, and Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).