Table 1.

Prototype of Medical Informatics Competencies for Residents, Based on the ACGME Framework [12]

Competencies	Opportunities to incorporate informatics
Patient Care and Procedural Skills	Looking up latest information in smartphone reference apps. Provide exposure therapy through virtual and augmented reality devices.
Medical Knowledge	Understand how information systems and processes can optimize or hinder workflows.
Practice-based learning & improvement	Use information technology to optimize learning and self care. Educate patients on technology opportunities. Apply informatics to quality improvement projects.
Interpersonal & communication skills	Explain the risks and benefits of technology to patients, medical students, and other mental health clinicians.
Professionalism	Demonstrate sensitivity to the impact information system changes have on psychotherapy, clinical practice, physician-patient relations and physician work-life balance.
Systems-based practice	Use clinical decision support systems to prevent adverse events.