INTERDIS 203C - Clinical Skills Assessment

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Interdisciplinary

Description:

Assessment Week is an opportunity for students to demonstrate competency in clinical skill areas, and to gain insight into basic and clinical science areas needing additional development. Faculty also use data from the week to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical curriculum. During Assessment Week, students complete an eight-station clinical performance examination (CPX) with standardized patients. The CPX is fashioned after the USMLE Step 2CS exam in order to help students prepare for this licensing exam. Students are assessed on their ability to read electrocardiograms and x-rays, and to interpret lab results. At the end of the week, clinicians review the correct answers for each of these components with the students. Students complete the Comprehensive Basic Science Examination in preparation for the USMLE Step1licensing exam, and take an information management skills assessment. Assessment Week also allows time for reflection. Students participate in a half-day retreat with the advisory deans to consider the education impact of the second year curriculum and provide feedback. Students who do not achieve a passing score on each component of Assessment Week must successfully remediate the component. Students must pass each component of the week before beginning the 4th year. Credit: 1. Colleen Grochowski, PhD., and Deborah Engle, EdD

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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