> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medinfoapp/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medinfoapp/acting-internships/surgical-subspecialties/methods-of-assessment.md).

# Methods of Assessment

## <mark style="background-color:blue;">Determination of Grading</mark>

The procedure for assigning grades (Honors, Pass, Fail) is outlined in the ISMMS grading policy, [here](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medical-student-handbook/policies-and-procedures/md-program-specific-policies-and-procedures/assessment-and-grading). &#x20;

Below is a list of clerkship assessments mapped to each clerkship objective. Students must demonstrate competency in all objectives by passing each of the associated assessments. Some objectives are pass/fail, and some objectives are tiered honors/pass/fail. For tiered objectives, students may demonstrate honors-level performance by meeting the criteria listed in the associated assessments. **To achieve a grade of Honors for the clerkship, students must demonstrate honors-level performance in 4 out of 7** of the tiered objectives.

Students who exhibit a concerning pattern of behavior as outlined in the Behavioral Grading Criteria may have their clerkship grade impacted, among other actions. Please see below for more details.

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## <mark style="background-color:blue;">Fail and Remediation Requirements</mark>

Students who fail a clerkship or clerkship assessment should refer to our ISMMS remediation policy, [here](https://ismms-md-program.gitbook.io/medical-student-handbook/policies-and-procedures/md-program-specific-policies-and-procedures/assessment-and-grading).


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