Measurement of BU Cares

Measurement of Institutional Learning Objectives (BU CARES)

General (ACGME) Competency Educational Learning Objective(s) Outcome Measure(s)
Interpersonal and Communication Skills

B

Behaves in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner toward patients of all cultures and backgrounds, using effective interpersonal and communication skills

  • Observation and evaluation of student performance in Introduction to Clinical Medicine (ICM)-1, ICM-2, and all required clerkshipsEnd of year clinical skills assessment examinations, Years 1, 2, 3.
  • Residency directors’ survey
Professionalism
  • Observation and evaluation of student performance in ICM-1, ICM-2, and all required clerkshipsPromotions Committee review
  • Residency directors’ survey
Medical Knowledge

U

Uses the science of normal and abnormal states of health to diagnose illness and provide effective management of care

  • Course final examination results, all required courses.USMLE Step 1,2 Examinations
  • USMLE Subject Examinations
  • Promotions Committee review
  • Residency Directors’ Survey
Patient Care
  • Course final examinations, Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1 and 2.Observation and evaluation of student performance in all required clerkships
  • USMLE Step 1, 2CK, 2CS
  • USMLE Subject Examinations
  • Rating on student clerkship evaluation form, Q#6,7,8,14
  • End of year clinical skills assessment examinations, Years 1, 2, 3.
  • Residency directors’ survey of graduates
Interpersonal and Communication Skills;

C

Communicates with colleagues and patients to ensure effective interdisciplinary medical care

  • Observation and evaluation of student performance in ICM-1, ICM-2, and all required clerkshipsEnd of year clinical skills assessment examinations, Years 1, 2, 3.
  • USMLE Part 2 CS
  • Residency directors’ survey
Patient Care
  • Course final examinations, Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1 and 2.Observation and evaluation of student performance in all required clerkships
  • USMLE Step 1, 2CK, 2CS
  • USMLE Subject Examinations
  • Rating on student clerkship evaluation form, Q#6,7,8,14
  • End of year clinical skills assessment examinations, Years 1, 2, 3.
  • Residency directors’ survey
Professionalism

A

Acts in accordance with the highest ethical standards of medical practice

  • Observation and evaluation of student performance in Integrated Problems (IP)-1,IP-2, ICM-1, ICM-2all required clerkships
  • Rating on student clerkship evaluation form, Q#1
  • USMLE Step 1, 2CK, 2CS
  • End of year clinical skills assessment examinations, Years 1, 2, 3
  • Residency directors survey
  • Student Evaluation and Promotions Committee
Practice-based Learning and Improvement;

R

Researches and critically appraises biomedical information and contributes to the advancement of science and the practice of medicine

  • Observation and evaluation of student performance in IP-1, IP-2,Rating on Clerkship evaluation form Q#14
  • Observation and evaluation of student performance in all required clerkships
  • Essentials of Public Health (Evidence-based Medicine portion) Exams
  • Evaluation of research performance in Summer Research and other research programs
Medical Knowledge
  • Course final examination results, all required courses.USMLE Step 1,2 Examinations
  • USMLE Subject Examinations
  • Promotions Committee review
  • Residency directors’ survey
Practice-based  Learning and Improvement

E

Exhibits commitment and aptitude for life-long learning and continuing improvement as a physician

  • Observation and evaluation of student performance in IP-1, IP-2,Rating on Clerkship evaluation form Q#14
  • Observation and evaluation of student performance in all required clerkships
  • Residency directors’ survey
Systems-based Practice

S

Supports optimal patient care through identifying and using resources of the health care system

  • Observation and evaluation of student performance in student performance in Essentials of Public HealthObservation and evaluation of student performance in all required clerkships; notably interdisciplinary team evaluation in Geriatrics and Home Medical Care clerkship.
Patient Care
  • Course final examinations, Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1 and 2.Observation and evaluation of student performance in all required clerkships
  • USMLE Step 1, 2CK, 2CS
  • USMLE Subject Examinations
  • Residency directors’ survey