Criterion-Referenced Assessment/Objective Assessment Map

Objective	Assessment(s)	Criteria Pass	Criteria Honors
Formulate a conceptually informed and clinically targeted differential diagnosis	CE: Differential diagnosis/assessment; Case presentation: written case write-up/analysis	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)  AND Case presentation: Write up ≥ 70% on first or second attempt	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)  AND Case presentation: Write up ≥ 90% on first attempt and submitted on time
Interact with peers, supervisors and other members of the healthcare team in a professional and respectful manner	CE: Dependability/ Engagement ; CE: CIS – team	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)
Provide clear communication of clinical findings and clinical reasoning related to a neurological assessment	CE: Oral presentations;  CE: Written communication	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)
Perform a neurologic examination	CE: Physical Examination (PE) skills ; DO - Morchand: Physical Exam ; DO – Workplace: Observed exam	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)  AND DO:  >= 70% on 1st or 2nd attempt  AND DO: Completion of observed exam	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)  AND DO: ≥ 90% on 1st attempt   AND DO: Completion of observed exam
Establish rapport with neurologic patients	CE: CIS- patient; DO: PE (CIS items)	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)  AND DO: Obtain PARTIAL or FULL credit on communication item**	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)  AND DO: Obtain PARTIAL or FULL credit on communication item**
Perform detailed neurologic history taking	CE: History taking skills	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)
Apply a clinical neurologic knowledge base which includes principles of:  Neurologic sign detection  Neuroanatomic localization  Neuropathophysiologic identification  Neurologic diagnostic test indication  Basic neurologic therapeutics	CE: knowledge base; NBME shelf exam	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)  AND NBME shelf ≥ 5th percentile on 1st or 2nd attempt	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)  AND NBME shelf ≥ 15th percentile on 1st attempt*
Develop an appropriate diagnostic and management plan for neurological patients, recognizing indications for, and utilization of, neurologic diagnostic investigations as well as urgent neurologic interventions	CE: Plans and follow up; Simulation session	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3) AND Simulation Session: Meets Competency	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)  AND Simulation Session: Meets Competency
N/A	Required Clinical Experiences  (RCE)	Log every RCE in One45 prior to end of clerkship	Pass/Fail

* 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 

DO = Direct Observation 

RCE = Required Clinical Experience  

NBME = National Board of Medical Examiners 

CIS = Communication and Interpersonal Skills 

**Communication and Interpersonal Skills Rubric (Direct Observation: Physical Exam): 

1. Shows consideration for patient comfort during the physical examination 

• Full = Actively inquires about patient’s discomfort. Notices discomfort & adequately addresses it. Warns patient when is about to do PE item that might create physical or emotional discomfort & apologizes if discomfort is considerable. 

• Partial = During the exam, there were times when I expressed considerable pain, and you noticed it but did not apologize for performing the maneuver that way. 

• No = The faculty was hoping you would show consideration for my comfort during the physical exam.