Women's Health Care Competencies for Medical Students
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Graduates of medical schools will be able to:
I.  Explain sex and gender differences in normal development and pathophysiology as they apply to prevention and management of diseases.
II.  Effectively communicate with patients, demonstrating awareness of gender and cultural differences.
III.  Perform a sex-, gender-, and age-appropriate physical examination.
IV.  Discuss the impact of gender-based societal and cultural roles, and context on health care and on women.
V.  Identify and assist victims of physical, emotional, and sexual violence and abuse.
VI.  Assess and counsel women for sex- and gender- appropriate reduction of risk, including lifestyle changes and genetic testing.
VII.  Access and critically evaluate new information and adopt best practices that incorporate knowledge of sex and gender differences in health and disease.
VIII.  Discuss the impact of health care delivery systems on populations and individuals receiving health care.