Table 2 Competencies > 50% of respondents indicated should be learned at the expert level.

RISK REDUCTION

   Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Obesity and Syndrome X, Lipid Disorders.

PERIOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF...

Coronary Artery Disease, Multiple Co morbidities, Steroids, Acute Illness,

Medications, Diabetes, Thromboprophylaxis, Prophylactic Antibiotics, Pulmonary Risk.

COMMON INTERNAL MEDICINE DIAGNOSES

Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Acute and Chronic Heart Failure, Thrombosis, Delirium, Syncope

Management of Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Diastolic Dysfunction

EMERGENCY INTERNAL MEDICINE DIAGNOSES

Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar NonKetotic State

Management of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndromes, Acute Infectious Emergencies, Electrolyte Disturbances

MULTIPLE DIAGNOSES IN ONE INDIVIDUAL

   Communication, Multiple Co morbidities, Complex Chronic Care, Coordinate multiple interventions

CHARACTERISTICS

Knowing one's own limits of competence

Manage time to balance patient care and personal life

Work with others to provide care

Ongoing Learning

Undifferentiated presentations

Advocacy for patient in challenging situations

Skills in intra professional teams