Criterion-Referenced Assessment/Objective Assessment Map

OB-GYN Clerkship Objectives

Assessment(s)

Criteria Pass*

Criteria Honors*

Describe and develop a differential diagnosis and plan for common gynecologic and obstetric conditions.

CE: Knowledge base;

CE: Differential Diagnosis/ Assessment;

CE: Plans/Follow-Up;

NBME subject exam

CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)

AND

NBME SHELF EXAM ≥5% 1st or 2nd attempt

CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)

OR

NBME SHELF EXAM ≥15% on 1st attempt*

Complete a comprehensive women’s medical interview, including:

  • Menstrual health

  • Obstetric history

  • Gynecologic history

  • Contraceptive history

  • Sexual history

  • Family/genetic history

  • Social history

CE: History-taking skills;

Written case presentation;

Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA)

CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)

AND

Written case presentation ≥ 6/10 on 1st or 2nd attempt

AND

CSA: Complete a comprehensive patient medical interview under direct observation.

CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)

OR

Written case presentation ≥ 8/10 (and submitted on time) on 1st attempt

AND

CSA: Complete a comprehensive patient medical interview under direct observation.

Perform basic skills and procedures relevant to the practice of obstetrics and gynecology (including the complete female genitourinary exam) in an accurate and sensitive manner.

CE: Physical examination skills;

CSA;

RCEs

CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)

AND

CSA: Perform all aspects of genitourinary exam and procedural skills under direct observation

AND

Log every RCE in One45 prior to end of clerkship.

CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)

AND

CSA: Perform all aspects of genitourinary exam and procedural skills under direct observation.

AND

Log every RCE in One45 prior to end of clerkship

Develop rapport with patients, taking into account patients’ social and cultural contexts.

CE: Communication – patient

CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)

CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)

Work cooperatively with health care team.

CE: Communication – team;

CE: Dependability/ Engagement;

CE: Responsiveness to feedback

CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)

CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)

NA

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

RCE = Required Clinical Experience

NBME = National Board of Medical Examiners

CSA = Clinical Skills Assessment

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