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).

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

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Unexcused Absences (including arriving late or leaving early) from...

Behavior	Marks (per occurrence)	Assessment Method	Relevant Policy
Clinical experiences (e.g. patient encounters, team rounds, preceptor rounds)	1	CT*, CE**	Excused Absence Policy
Clerkship assessments (e.g. Direct Observations, NBME Subject Exam)	1	CT	Excused Absence Policy
Classroom-based learning activities (e.g. didactics, sim sessions)	1	CT	Excused Absence Policy
Clerkship meetings (e.g. orientation, mid-clerkship meetings)	1	CT	Excused Absence Policy

**CE – Clinical Evaluation form (via One45)

*CT – Clerkship Team. 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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Unexcused Late Submissions

Behavior	Marks (per occurrence)	Assessment Method	Relevant Policy
Written case presentations (“write-ups”)	1	CT	Clerkship Specific Requirements
Skill or assessment card	1	CT	Clerkship Specific Requirements
Required online modules	1	CT	Clerkship Specific Requirements
Quizzes	1	CT	Clerkship Specific Requirements

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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Other

Behavior	Marks (per occurrence)	Assessment Method	Relevant Policy
Violates academic integrity policy	Fail Grade	CT	Academic Integrity Policy