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Practice-Based Learning and Improvements

Residency training is an apprenticeship and the practice of medicine should be a continuous learning exercise. To enhance learning, residents are expected to:

Keep an accurate record of cases in ACGME Case Log and review to ensure adequate learning opportunities.

Critically evaluate his/her performance in an objective fashion.

Use clinical experience to identify practice features that can be improved.

Modify practice based on experience.

Justify clinical choices scientifically.

Read regularly and assimilate new knowledge into patient care.

Locate and appraise scientific studies to guide patient care.

Facilitate learning of medical students, junior residents, and off-service residents.