Resident Evaluations

Residents are evaluated through a variety of mechanisms that allow for self-reflection and self-correction as part of practice-based learning and improvement. Evaluations are conducted by supervising faculty as a part of each rotation to ensure residents achieve competency and confidence in their clinical skills. Residents review colleagues' charts from Continuity Clinic each week and shares the results with the resident being reviewed. The chart review forms have sections covering history, physical exam, screenings, laboratory, anticipatory guidance, referrals, chart organization, and legibility. As part of the new ACGME evaluation mandate, residents also receive constructive feedback on interpersonal and communication skills and professionalism from parents/patients and nursing/allied health personnel.

Each resident has a faculty advisor with whom he/she is expected to meet on at least a bi-monthly basis. During these formal meetings, faculty advisors discuss faculty and resident evaluations, ITE scores, general academic counseling, career counseling, and personal counseling. Faculty advisors provide guidance and assist with development and implementation of residents' individualized learning plan (ILP), a career development and tracking tool. Residents meet with the program director on a formal basis semi-annually to discuss strengths and areas for improvement. The faculty advisors and program director maintain an "open door" policy, encouraging residents to share personal or programmatic concerns on an ad hoc basis. Residents are free to access and review the files with evaluation feedback at any time. Confidentiality of information is protected at all times.