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# Behavioral Grading Criteria

Any and all behaviors listed in the table below are concerning and will result in referral to the Office of Student Affairs. If the behavior is egregious and/or part of a concerning pattern of behavior, it may also result in referral to the Promotions Committee for consideration of disciplinary action and/or documentation in the Academic Progress section of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE). Additionally, the list below is not exhaustive; there are behaviors not described below that may result in escalation and/or disciplinary action (see: [Student Code of Conduct](https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/students/handbook/student-faculty-conduct)).

The following tables are used to determine the impact of the listed behaviors **on the student’s clerkship grade.** The Clerkship Director has the discretion to determine if the student has exhibited any of the listed behaviors and will incorporate these observations into the calculation of the student’s final grade.

* **1 mark** – Eligible for Honors. Referral/escalation as above
* **2-3 marks** – Not eligible for Honors. Eligible for grade of Pass or Fail. Referral/escalation as above
* **4 or more marks** – Fail grade. Referral/escalation as above

### <mark style="color:blue;">Unexcused Absences (including arriving late or leaving early) from...</mark>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="244.66668701171875" valign="top"></th><th width="133" valign="top"></th><th width="171.33331298828125" valign="top"></th><th valign="top"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><em><strong>Behavior</strong></em></td><td valign="top"><em><strong>Marks (per occurrence)</strong></em></td><td valign="top"><em><strong>Assessment Method</strong></em></td><td valign="top"><a href="https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/students/handbook/"><em><strong>Relevant Policy</strong></em></a></td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Clinical experiences (e.g. patient encounters, team rounds, preceptor rounds)</td><td valign="top">1</td><td valign="top"><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>CT</strong></mark>*, <mark style="color:orange;"><strong>CE</strong></mark>**</td><td valign="top">Excused Absence Policy</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Clerkship assessments (e.g. Direct Observations, NBME Subject Exam)</td><td valign="top">1</td><td valign="top"><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>CT</strong></mark></td><td valign="top">Excused Absence Policy</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Classroom-based learning activities (e.g. didactics, sim sessions)</td><td valign="top">1</td><td valign="top"><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>CT</strong></mark></td><td valign="top">Excused Absence Policy</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Clerkship meetings (e.g. orientation, mid-clerkship meetings)</td><td valign="top">1</td><td valign="top"><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>CT</strong></mark></td><td valign="top">Excused Absence Policy</td></tr></tbody></table>

\*\*<mark style="color:orange;">**CE – Clinical Evaluation form**</mark> (via One45)

\*<mark style="color:orange;">**CT –**</mark> <mark style="color:orange;">**Clerkship Team**</mark>. Includes behaviors directly observed by clerkship team (e.g. Clerkship Director, Assistant/Associate Director, Site Director, Clerkship Coordinator, Site Coordinator) and/or communicated to clerkship team by another individual

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### <mark style="color:blue;">Unexcused Late Submissions</mark>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="205" valign="top"></th><th width="125.3333740234375" valign="top"></th><th width="135" valign="top"></th><th width="192.66656494140625" valign="top"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><em><strong>Behavior</strong></em></td><td valign="top"><em><strong>Marks (per occurrence)</strong></em></td><td valign="top"><em><strong>Assessment Method</strong></em></td><td valign="top"><a href="https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/students/handbook/"><em><strong>Relevant Policy</strong></em></a></td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Written case presentations (“write-ups”)</td><td valign="top">1</td><td valign="top"><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>CT</strong></mark></td><td valign="top">Clerkship Specific Requirements</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Skill or assessment card</td><td valign="top">1</td><td valign="top"><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>CT</strong></mark></td><td valign="top">Clerkship Specific Requirements</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Required online modules</td><td valign="top">1</td><td valign="top"><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>CT</strong></mark></td><td valign="top">Clerkship Specific Requirements</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Quizzes</td><td valign="top">1</td><td valign="top"><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>CT</strong></mark></td><td valign="top">Clerkship Specific Requirements</td></tr></tbody></table>

In order to request an excused late submission of a clerkship assessment or assigned task, student must submit the request by email to the Clerkship Director and/or Associate Clerkship Director ***prior to the deadline*** for the assessment or assignment. The decision to grant (or deny) the request is at the sole discretion of the Clerkship Director.

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### <mark style="color:blue;">Other</mark>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="164" valign="top"></th><th width="145.66668701171875" valign="top"></th><th width="143" valign="top"></th><th width="225.33331298828125" valign="top"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><em><strong>Behavior</strong></em></td><td valign="top"><em><strong>Marks (per occurrence)</strong></em></td><td valign="top"><em><strong>Assessment Method</strong></em></td><td valign="top"><a href="https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/students/handbook/student-faculty-conduct"><em><strong>Relevant Policy</strong></em></a></td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Violates academic integrity policy</td><td valign="top">Fail Grade</td><td valign="top"><mark style="color:orange;"><strong>CT</strong></mark></td><td valign="top">Academic Integrity Policy</td></tr></tbody></table>
