Table 4

Portfolio content (competencies assessed and assessment modalities)

CommunicationEthicsProfessionalism
Common competencies assessed

  1. Values/ethics – appreciation of professional, legal and societal values to guide practice.

  2. Professional responsibilities – appreciation and manifesting these responsibilities.

  3. Doctor–patient relationships- appreciation of the guiding principles, expectations and ability to nurture these relationships.

  4. Interprofessional team working.

  5. Ethical and legal responsibilities.

  6. Continuous learning and quality improvement.

Specific competencies

  1. Active listening.

  2. Clear explanations.

  3. Empathetic communication.

  4. History taking.

  5. Breaking bad news.

  6. Conflict management.

  7. Shared decision making.

  8. Written communication.

  1. Professionalism.

  2. Respect.

  3. Privacy.

  4. Identifying key ethical issues.

  5. Balancing competing ethical responsibilities.

  6. Consent.

1. Interpersonal communication.
Reflection

  1. Content.

  2. Context.

  3. Depth.

  4. Authenticity.

  5. Developmental areas.

  6. Dilemma and doubts.

Assessment
(formative/summative/mixed)		MCQ
Essays
OSCE
Mini-CEX
Case presentations
Case based discussion
Simulated patient assessment
Work-based assessment
Team-based assessment
Peer evaluation
Self-evaluation
Faculty evaluations
Feedback
Reflections
Letters of commendations
Learning and or improvement plans
Curriculum vitae
Logbook review/interview