{"id":3722,"date":"2026-07-14T08:10:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T05:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agu.edu.bh\/?page_id=3722"},"modified":"2026-07-14T08:25:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T05:25:34","slug":"professional-skills-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.agu.edu.bh\/en\/doctor-in-medicine\/professional-skills-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Skills Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Doctor of<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Medicine<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"dsm_breadcrumbs_0 dsm_breadcrumbs et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\"><nav class=\"dsm_breadcrumbs_wrap\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"dsm_breadcrumbs\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li class=\"dsm_breadcrumbs_item dsm_breadcrumbs_item_current\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span class=\"dsm_breadcrumbs_crumb dsm_breadcrumbs_crumb_current\" itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><link itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agu.edu.bh\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3722\/\" \/><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Professional Skills Program<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Professional Skills<\/h3>\n<p>The Professional Skills part is an integral component of the MD curriculum, spanning from the second year to the fourth year of Phase II, prior to Phase III (Clerkship Phase).<\/p>\n<p>The program focuses on three key areas: History taking, communication skills, and physical examination.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Objectives of the Professional Skills Program aims to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-once=\"openLeftBehavior\">Empower students to master history-taking skills: Students will gain proficiency in gathering comprehensive and accurate medical history from patients, enabling them to understand the context of their illness and identify potential health concerns.<\/li>\n<li data-once=\"openLeftBehavior\">Enable students to conduct proper physical examination: Students will develop the skills to perform thorough and systematic physical examination, adhering to strict ethical guidelines and ensuring patient privacy.<\/li>\n<li data-once=\"openLeftBehavior\">Refine students' communication skills for effective interaction with patients and family members: Students will develop their communication abilities to engage in clear, empathetic, and responsible interactions with patients, families, and other healthcare providers, fostering trust and collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Training Methodology<\/h3>\n<p>The Professional Skills Program utilizes a simulated learning environment within the college's dedicated simulation center, providing a safe setting for students to practice and refine their skills. 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