Overall, by the end of PCM-1, students are expected to:
| SSOM Objective ID | Course Objective ID | Course Objective | Assessment Method(s) |
| 2.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 | PCM1-1 | Demonstrate proficiency in medical communication, to include taking a patient centered, complete medical history | Standardized patients, small group observation and feedback, facilitator formative and summative feedback, low stake MCQs |
| 2.1 | PCM1-4 | Demonstrate proficiency in performing a basic physical examination | OSCEs |
| 2.1, 3.4 | PCM1-5 | Construct a comprehensive written patient history | Facilitator informal evaluation, Combined OSCE |
| 5.5 | PCM1-6 | Evaluate bioethical issues according to prescribed methodology | Small group discussion |
| 3.5 | PCM1-7 | Interpret challenging interpersonal situations and apply effective communication skills | Small group facilitator evaluation (summative and formative), SP event |
| 4.1 | PCM1-6 | Employ self assessment and reflection techniques with regards to participation and performance in multiple settings | Small group facilitator evaluation (summative and formative) |
| 2.5 | PCM1-2 | Demonstrate proficiency in patient and family education and counseling | Standardized patients, small group observation and feedback, facilitator formative and summative feedback |
| 3.2, 3.5 | PCM1-3 | Interact with humility with patients and families across the broad range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds | Standardized patients, small group observation and feedback, facilitator formative and summative feedback |
| 2.6 | PCM1-9 | Apply techniques of health promotion and disease prevention in patient interactions | Standardized patients, small group observation and feedback, facilitatory formative and summative feedback |
| 8.1 | PCM1-10 | Utilize and foster skills necessary to support life-long career satisfaction | Facilitator feedback |
| 5.1-5.6 | PCM 1-11 | Demonstrate behaviors appropriate to the profession in all course activities including collaborative interprofessional practice | Standardized patients, small group observation and feedback, facilitator formative and summative feedback |
| 1.6 | PCM1-12 | Apply principles of screening and behavior change counseling to patients with harmful or risky behaviors | Small group observation and feedback |
| 3.1, 3.3 | PCM1-13 | Develop skills involved in oral presentation of medical cases | Combined OSCE |