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Code of Professionalism for the
West Virginia University School of the Medicine
The West Virginia University School of Medicine embraces the following Code of Professionalism amongst all students, residents, faculty, and staff. This Code provides the foundation for proper lifelong professional behavior. It is the expectation that this behavior will be consistently maintained at its highest level both inside and outside of the professional training environment. This is one of the core competencies.
The nine primary areas of professionalism are defined as:
Honesty and Integrity
Honesty in action and in words, with self and with others
Does not lie, cheat, or steal
Adheres sincerely to school values (love, respect, humility, creativity, faith, courage, integrity, trust)
Avoids misrepresenting one’s self or knowledge
Admits mistakes
Accountability
Reports to duty/class punctually and well prepared
Keeps appointments
Is receptive of constructive evaluations (by self and others)
Completes all tasks on time
Follows up on communications
Responsibility
Reliable, trustworthy, and caring to all
Prompt, prepared, and organized
Takes ownership of assigned implicit and explicit assignments
Seriously and diligently works toward assigned goals/tasks
Wears appropriate protective clothing, gear as needed in patient care
Respectful and Nonjudgmental Behavior
Consistently courteous and civil to all
Tolerates diversity in culture, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, religious preference, political views, age, ethnicity, and race
Works positively to correct misunderstandings
Listens before acting
Considers others’ feelings, background, and perspective
Realizes the value and limitations of one’s own beliefs, and perspectives
Strives not to make assumptions
Compassion and Empathy
Respects and is aware of others’ feelings
Attempts to understand others’ feelings
Demonstrates mindfulness and self-reflection
Maturity
Exhibits personal growth
Recognizes and corrects mistakes
Shows appropriate restraint
Tries to improve oneself
Has the capacity to put others ahead of self
Manages relationships and conflicts well
Maintains personal and professional balance and boundaries
Willfully displays professional behavior
Makes sound decisions
Manages time well
Able to see the big picture
Seeks feedback and modifies behavior accordingly
Maintains publicly appropriate dress and appearance
Skillful Communication
Effectively uses verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills that are appropriate to the culture/setting
Writes and speaks with clarity at a comprehendible level
Seeks feedback that the information provided is understood
Speaks clearly in a manner understood by all
Provides clear and legible written communications
Gives and receives constructive feedback
Wears appropriate dress for the occasion
Enhances conflict management skills
Confidentiality and Privacy in all patient affairs
Maintains information in an appropriate manner
Acts in accordance with known guidelines, policies, and regulations
Seeks and reveals patient information only when necessary and appropriate
Self-directed learning and appraisal skills
Demonstrates the commitment and ability to be a lifelong learner
Accomplishes tasks without unnecessary assistance and continues to work and value the team
Completes academic and clinical work in a timely manner
Is honest in self-evaluation of behavior, performance, skills, knowledge, strengths, weaknesses, and limitations, and suggests opportunities for improvement
Is open to change Completes in-depth and balanced, self-evaluations on a periodic basis
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