August 13, 1998
RATIONALE:
The methods of assessment of student performance and program outcome should reflect the objectives of the revised curriculum.
OBJECTIVES:
- maintain the integrity of the curriculum
- foster student responsibility for learning
- provide additional learning tools
- support program evaluation
- facilitate feedback to faculty
COMPONENTS:
The following components apply to BOTH Year One and Year Two of the curriculum:
Student Self-Assessment (Formative Evaluation)
- Students will take a short computer administered examination at the beginning of each section/subject committee. This diagnostic test will serve as a guide to
the expected depth of understanding and will enable both students and faculty to establish a baseline.
- A series of self-assessment computer administered examinations will serve as the formative evaluation. Questions linked to learning objectives of each section/subject
committee will be drawn from the "public" question bank.
Each student will be required to achieve at a criterion performance level within an established time frame. Students who do not reach criterion within 2
(or 3) attempts will be identified to the Office of Student Affairs for additional help. The test questions will be linked to the electronic syllabus so that students
can use them as a guide to further learning.
Summative Examinations
- A summative midterm examination will be administered just before the winter break.
This examination will consist of a cumulative multiple-choice question component with questions from the secure question bank as well as new questions, lab practicals
(histology, pathology, gross anatomy); an assessment of attainment of learning objectives in clinical science (such as an OSCE, videotape interview), and a team-based
assignment.
Each student must reach a predetermined criterion for EACH component. Those students who do not reach criterion level on any component will be presented
to the Committee on Students.
- A summative comprehensive examination will be administered at the end of Year One and at the end of Year Two. This examination will consist of a cumulative multiple-choice
question component with questions from the secure question bank as well as new questions, lab practicles (histology, pathology, gross anatomy); and assessment of attainment
of learning objectives in clinical science (such as an OSCE, videotape interview), and a team-based assignment. Each student must reach a predetermined criterion
for EACH component. Those students who do not reach criterion level on any component will be presented to the Committee on Students.
USMLE Requirements
- Passage of both USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 will be required for graduation.
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