Foundations of Physician Responsibility -- Self

School of Medicine

Incorporated into the requirements of Foundations of Physician Responsibility 3 & 4, this 8-unit course series supports students’ professional formation by building skills for ethical, resilient, and effective medical practice and leadership. Topics include responding to medical errors with accountability, peer support, and appropriate apology; cultivating lifelong learning by shifting from routine to adaptive expertise; and applying situational leadership and effective followership to create change. Students also examine change management models, values-based prioritization and vision-setting, and evidence-informed strategies to prevent burnout and sustain well-being. Additional sessions address managing uncertainty and ambiguity in clinical work and clarifying a personal social mission grounded in structural determinants of health, equity, and advocacy.