Criterion-Referenced Assessment/Objective Assessment Map
Surgery-Anesthesiology Clerkship Objectives
Assessment
Criteria Pass*
Criteria Honors*
Develop a differential diagnosis and management plan for common surgical conditions.
CE: Differential diagnosis/ assessment (S/Sub)
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)
DO: Anesthesia (Morchand)
DO: Surgery (Morchand)
CE: On average, meets expectations (column 3)
AND
CAS score >= 65% on the first or second attempt
AND
AMBOSS Quiz average 50% on first attempt
CE: On average, above expectations (>= column 4)
OR
CAS score >= 70% on the first attempt.
AND
AMBOSS Quiz average 65% on first attempt
Perform basic skills related to Surgery and Anesthesiology.
Clinical Skills Session;
RCEs
Log every RCE in One45 prior to end of clerkship
AND
Successfully completes clinical skills session
NA
Demonstrate understanding of the respective roles of surgeons and anesthesiologists in collaborating to ensure optimal, high quality, patient-centered surgical care.
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
Communicate gathered clinical data effectively through oral and written presentations.
CE: Oral presentation
CE: Written communication
Written Case Presentation (1)
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)
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
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
DO = Direct Observation
PE = Physical Exam
RCE = Required Clinical Experience
NBME = National Board of Medical Examiners
CAS = Customized Assessment Services (NBME service)
CIS = Communication and Interpersonal Skills
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