Medical students must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients in order to elicit information, describe changes in mood, activity, and posture, assess verbal and non-verbal communications, and be able to effectively and efficiently transmit information to patients, fellow students, faculty, staff, and all members of the health care team. Communication skills include speaking, reading, and writing, as well as the observation skills described above.
Applicants/medical students should be able to hear the history of a patient and respond to the patient verbally. They must be able to read and write in standard format and must be able to interact with computers in rendering patient care.