Module Assessment and Grading

Grading Components

Module NBME CAS Examination Dates:

• End-of-Module NBME CAS Examinations (Proctored) – Friday, March 27, 2026

Section Quizzes:

• See Phase 1 Google Calendar for Quiz window opening/closing dates

Individual Readiness Assurance Test (iRAT):

• iRATs will be completed individually, over Blackboard, in-class during the TBL sessions. See Phase 1 Google Calendar for session dates. Students with disability accommodations will be notified of their iRAT accommodations by the CAOT office.

• Students with an excused absence can take their iRAT during an alternate window on the Thursday directly following the TBL session. Students with an unexcused absence will receive a 0 on the iRAT. Follow the Attendance Process outlined in the Student Handbook:

  • 1. submit an Absence Request form for the TBL session, and

  • 2. email [e-mail] prior to the scheduled TBL session to request the alternate window.

Grading Components

Component of Assessment	% of grade
TBL iRAT (6 x 5%)	30%
Section Quizzes (2 x 10%)	20%
End-of-Module NBME CAS Exam (Proctored)	50%
Total	100%

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Note: The Department of Medical Education has the authority to adjust session dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Students are encouraged to subscribe to the Phase 1, Semester 2 Schedule on the Google Calendar and check it daily for any updates or changes to the schedule.