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Table 7 OSCE II (2005) IFM Competency Scores

From: Competency-based evaluation tools for integrative medicine training in family medicine residency: a pilot study

OSCE Behavior/Competency

Percent Participants Correctly Demonstrating Behaviors

Discussed your [patient's] spirituality and its impact on adoption of recommendations

60%

Suggested at least one diet change (low glycemic index diet, ↑ fruit and vegetables, ↓ saturated fat, ↓ carbohydrates, ↓ alcohol

100%

Discussed why this diet change would be good for you

60%

Suggested use of omega-3 fatty acids/fish oil

40%

Suggested at least one botanical (garlic, policosanol, gugulipid)

60%

Suggested increased physical activity (aerobics, yoga, weight lifting)

100%

Discussed why exercise would be good for you

60%

Suggested use of at least one supplement

40%