Criterion-Referenced Assessment/Objective Assessment Map

Palliative Care Clerkship Objectives	Assessment(s)	Criteria Pass*	Criteria Honors*
Gather pertinent history about patients’ serious illness and symptoms in the context of palliative care.	CE: History-taking skills; DO: Palliative Assessment;	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3) AND DO: ≥ 70% on 1st or 2nd attempt	CE: On average, above expectations (≥ column 4) AND DO: ≥ 80% on 1st attempt
Perform a pertinent physical exam related to the patient’s serious illness and/or symptoms in the context of palliative care.	CE: Physical examination skills;	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)	CE: On average, above expectations (≥ column 4)
Communicate gathered clinical data effectively through oral and written presentations.	CE: Oral presentation; CE: Written communication	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)	CE: On average, above expectations (≥ column 4)
Formulate an accurate differential diagnosis and management plan for patients’ pain and non-pain symptoms.	CE: Knowledge base; CE: Differential diagnosis/Assessment; Clerkship multiple-choice question exam	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3) AND Exam score ≥ 65% on 1st or 2nd attempt	CE: On average, meets expectations (≥ column 4) AND Exam score ≥ 65% on 1st attempt*
Function collaboratively as part of an interprofessional health care team.	CE: Engagement; CE: CIS/team	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)	CE: On average, meets expectations (≥ column 4)
Demonstrate effective, compassionate communication with patients and caregivers in the palliative care setting, including eliciting patient/caregiver values, addressing concerns, and responding to emotional needs.	CE: CIS/Pt Interaction; SimConverse Simulation Assessment; DO: Delivering serious news	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3) AND Complete SimConverse Activity AND DO: ≥ 70% on 1st or 2nd attempt	CE: On average, above expectations (≥ column 4) AND Complete SimConverse Activity by 8AM Monday of the 2nd week. AND DO: ≥ 80% on 1st attempt
	Required Clinical Experiences (RCEs)	Log every RCE into One45 prior to end of clerkship.

*To meet this criterion, student may NOT have delayed sitting for the NBME subject exam due to lack of academic readiness. A student MAY delay the exam due to an excused absence (eg for illness) and still meet this criterion.

Note: The clerkship grading committee will review any student who does not achieve Honors and at its discretion may modify scores upward if there is evidence of inaccurate data, bias and/or outliers.

CE = Clinical Evaluation CIS= Communication and Interpersonal Skills DO = Direct Observation RCE = Required Clinical Experience