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Our Acting Internships (previously Sub-Internships) have a new and improved evaluation! In an effort to encourage students to think about these AIs as opportunities for growth and development rather than just a grade on their transcript, we're asking students to use these evaluations to get feedback they can use throughout their internship.
As such, we'll be asking students to complete more evaluations throughout the month in a point of care assessment style.
Don't worry, though! We've made it easier for YOU to choose the relevant questions so you can fill out only what's important for each situation and student. We'll ask you to choose the relevant EPAs to evaluate the student's medical knowledge, as well as a few key questions on professionalism and student behaviors. We encourage you to be thorough in your comments, as this is where the students really gain the information to grow, and we know from focus groups that this is the first thing they check when they get an evaluation back.
The evaluation uses the modified Ottawa Scale to assess the independence the Acting Internship student demonstrates in performing the EPA.
It is not necessary that the student receive all perfect marks—it is much more important that they receive honest feedback as to their current level. They can still get an Honors for their grade if they are still developing expertise and independence. Personal growth is our best outcome.
We're even taking the onus off of you to determine the students' grade! At the end of the month, we'll review your feedback to determine if the student gets Satisfactory or Honors for the rotation. As always, please contact us in advance if students are performing unsatisfactorily. All you have to do is be honest and descriptive in your questions and comments, and we'll do the rest!
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