Criterion-Referenced Assessment/Objective Assessment Map

Surgery-Anesthesiology Clerkship Objectives	Assessment	Criteria Pass*	Criteria Honors*
Formulate a differential diagnosis for common surgical conditions.	CE: Differential diagnosis/ assessment (S/Sub)	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)
Develop a management plan for common surgical conditions.	CE: Plans and follow-up (S)	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)
Evaluate and optimize the patient undergoing surgery and anesthesia and formulate a simple anesthetic plan.	CE: Differential diagnosis/ assessment (S/A/Sub)	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)
Function effectively as a member of a peri-operative healthcare team.	CE: Dependability (S/A/Sub); CE: Engagement (S/A/Sub)	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)
Demonstrate knowledge of surgical diseases and anesthesia principles.	CE: Knowledge base; NBME CAS exam; AMBOSS Quizzes (5)	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3) AND CAS score >= 65% AND AMBOSS Quiz average 50% on first attempt	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4) OR CAS score >= 70% ------------------------- AND AMBOSS Quiz average 65% on first attempt
Perform basic skills related to Surgery and Anesthesiology.	Clinical Skills Session	Successfully completes clinical skills session	NA
Demonstrate insight and understanding of the integration of the practice of Surgery and Anesthesiology.	Written reflection: Longitudinal project	Pass >= 7/10 on written reflection On first or second attempt	>= 9/10 On first attempt on written reflection AND Submitted on time
Obtain an accurate and focused history from the patient.	CE: History taking (S/A); Workplace Setting Direct Observation: History-taking	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3) AND Workplace Setting Direct Observation (history) meets expectations	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4) OR Workplace Setting Direct Observation (history) exceeds expectations on first attempt
Perform a physical examination related to the patient’s chief complaint.	CE: Physical examination (S/A/Sub); Workplace Setting Direct Observation: Physical Exam (PE)	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3) AND Workplace Setting Direct Observation (PE) meets expectations	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4) OR Workplace Setting Direct Observation (PE) exceeds expectations on first attempt
Communicate gathered clinical data effectively through oral and written presentations.	CE: Oral presentation CE: Written communication Written Case Presentation x2 (Surgery, Anesthesia)	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3) AND Written Case Presentation Total >=7/10	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4) OR Written Case Presentation Total >=9/10 (on first attempt and submitted on time)
Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills that facilitate effective interactions with patients and their families and other healthcare professionals.	CE: CIS – patient (S/A/Sub) CE: CIS – team (S/A/Sub)	CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)	CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)
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: Clinical evaluation forms include Surgery (S), Anesthesiology (A), Surgical subspecialty (Sub).

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

PE = Physical Exam

RCE = Required Clinical Experience

NBME = National Board of Medical Examiners

CAS = Customized Assessment Services (NBME service)

CIS = Communication and Interpersonal Skills