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 |
BBehaves 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 clerkships
End 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 clerkships
Promotions Committee review Residency directors’ survey |
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| Medical Knowledge |
UUses 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 |
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| Interpersonal and Communication Skills; |
CCommunicates with colleagues and patients to ensure effective interdisciplinary medical care |
Observation and evaluation of student performance in ICM-1, ICM-2, and all required clerkships
End 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 |
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| Professionalism |
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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-2
all 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; |
RResearches 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 |
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| Practice-based Learning and Improvement |
EExhibits 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 |
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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 Health
Observation 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 |
