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The objectives of Pennsylvania Hospital’s residency programs include:

• Provide a high quality educational experience for residents and high standards for patient care in order to ensure the continuous availability of highly trained physicians for the hospital and the community.
• Foster the development of residents’ teaching and interpersonal skills, and encourage discussion and understanding of medical ethics.
• Offer instruction in the socioeconomics of health care and the importance of cost-effective medical practice.
• Respond to residents with timely feedback on clinical competence including: clinical judgment, medical knowledge, clinical skills, humanistic qualities, professional attitude and behavior, medical care, and moral and ethical behavior.
• Encourage a broad understanding of the roles of other health professionals, including nursing and management, and foster collaborative practice models.
• Meet all ACGME and RRC criteria for fully accredited resident education programs.