A medical graduate of the University of Papua New Guinea will:
meet the health needs of the community by being able to:
define those health needs
determine priorities of health needs
identify and apply methods to meet those needs
evaluate available resources and work effectively within those constraints
identify and utilise opportunities for health promotion
meet the health needs of the individual by applying an understanding of the mechanisms of disease to:
the prevention and diagnosis of illness and
the management of the patient
be sensitive to cultural diversity and continue to develop professional and personal qualities and skills including those required for:
good doctor / patient relationships
a holistic approach to the patient
working effectively in teams
fulfilling a leadership role were appropriate
recognising one's own limitations including appropriate referral behaviour
ethical practice
practice according to legal guidelines and requirements
be able to access, critically analyse and manage information relevant to individual and community health problems, both nationally and internationally, including the use of appropriate technology
have the understanding and abilities to:
identify and fulfil personal educational needs
contribute to appropriate education for colleagues and the community