Personal Interaction and Communication Skills

Supported by a grant from the Mannix Foundation

Rationale: The ability to interact cooperatively with a patient and all members of a health care team is a hallmark of professionalism.

The student will demonstrate the ability to:

Establish rapport with patients
Work cooperatively with patients, their social supports, and other members of the health care team
Assess his/her own strengths and weaknesses with regard to personal interactions