Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) 2023–2024 32 Academic Evaluation and the Competency-Based Grading System Blocks, Courses, and Clerkships The NSU MD curriculum is organized by three phases (preclerkship, clerkship, and electives). In the preclerkship phase, each semester includes a series of integrated basic science blocks, which occur concurrent with the Practice of Medicine clinical courses. The clerkships are organized as a series of three Clerkship Modules, each of which includes two required clerkships. Student performance is assessed in each block, course, clerkship, and elective. The Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) has defined standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress, which include the requirement that students must pass each block, course, clerkship, and elective in the curriculum. The syllabus for each block, course, clerkship, and elective contains the course objectives, the NSU MD General Competencies and Educational Program Objectives addressed, the schedule of activities, learning objectives for specific sessions or activities, names and contact information for the faculty members involved, a listing of course materials, the student assessment system, and grading policies. The competency-based grading process at NSU MD ensures that teaching, assessment, and remediation of all competencies are equally prioritized. All NSU MD blocks, courses, and clerkships are mapped to the NSU MD Competencies and the AAMC Physician Competency Reference Set (PCRS). The grading system is in place to facilitate early identification of at-risk students and to provide a supportive formative remediation process to improve student performance without permanently marking their transcript or MSPE. Should students have unsatisfactory performance in blocks, courses, or clerkships, or have ongoing repeated concern in competency performance and/or failed remediation, they will be referred to the SPAC. NSU MD General Competencies Medical Knowledge: Students will demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and social-behavioral sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care. Patient Care: Students will demonstrate patient-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health. System-Based Practice: Students will demonstrate an awareness of—and responsiveness to—the larger context and system of health care, utilizing other resources in the system to provide care for patients. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement: Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate their professional development and approach to patient care, to appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and to improve based on self-assessment and lifelong learning. Interpersonal Skills and Communication: Students will demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionals. Ethics and Professionalism: Students will carry out professional responsibilities with the highest standards of excellence and integrity and adherence to ethical principles.
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