Students must demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities and an adherence to ethical principles. Students are expected to demonstrate:

• compassion, integrity, and respect for others
• respect for patient privacy and autonomy
• responsiveness to patient needs that supersedes self-interest
• accountability to patients, society, and the profession
• awareness of biases, sensitivity, and responsiveness to diverse populations

Students must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionals. Students are expected to:

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the public, as appropriate, across a broad range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Work effectively as a member or leader of a healthcare team and communicate effectively with physicians, other health professionals, and health-related agencies.

Students must demonstrate the ability to investigate and evaluate patients' care, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and continuously improve patient care based on constant self-evaluation and lifelong learning. Students are expected to identify strengths, deficiencies, and limits in their knowledge and expertise and set learning and improvement goals.

Students must demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of healthcare, as well as the ability to call effectively on other resources in the systems available to provide optimal healthcare. Students must work effectively in various healthcare delivery settings and inter-professional teams to enhance patient safety and contribute to high-quality care. Graduates are expected to demonstrate an awareness of the US healthcare system, local Inland Empire healthcare needs, and social determinants of health.