Evaluation of the Student
Evaluation of the student on the Pediatric rotation takes into consideration the student's performance on the inpatient and outpatient rotations, as well as the performance on the multiple-choice-type question "miniboard" examination. The grade is determined by computing a weighted average.
Failure of the final "mini-board" exam (scoring
less than an NBME raw score of 59) will result in a grade of incomplete (I)
for the entire clerkship. The student will be given an opportunity to
retake the exam, or (at the discretion of the clerkship director) take an
oral exam. When the exam is passed, the student will receive a grade for
the clerkship. If the exam is failed the second time, the student will be
required to retake the entire clerkship.
Approximately 8 weeks after the completion of
the rotation, the students' grades will be mailed to them as well as to the
Student Affairs Office.
On file in the Student Affairs Office, as well
as in the Department of Pediatrics, is kept the written comments of the
different attending physicians which the student encounters during the
Pediatric rotation. These are maintained on file to permit attending
physicians to refresh their memories at the time a student comes to them for
letters of recommendation for residency placement. These comments are also
utilized in construction of the Dean's Letter, which is sent from the
Medical Student Affairs Office.
If, during the rotation in Pediatrics, a student
is felt to be in jeopardy of receiving a deficient grade, information will
be forwarded to the Pediatric Clerkship Director. After consultation with
the attending and resident physicians who have had contact with the student,
the Clerkship Director will meet with the particular student involved to
develop a plan of action designed specifically for that student to address
the deficiency noted.
Mid-block Inpatient
Progress Report
ALL students are required to have a mid-block evaluation performed by their Inpatient Attending. This provides an opportunity for dialogue with the Attending regarding the student's progress. This formative feedback will help the student ascertain their strengths and weaknesses encouraging improvement.
Print the Mid-Block Report form, review it with the attending, sign, and turn in to the Clerkship Director.
This form must be handed in to the Clerkship Director !!!
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