University of Virginia School of
Medicine
Principles of Medicine Committee
Minutes 04.10.02
April 10, 2002, Jordan 1-17.
Present: Eve Bargmann, Robert Bloodgood, Bruce Cohen, Al Conners,
Carl Creutz, Claudette Dalton, John Gazewood, Barry
Hinton, William Hobbs, Joel Hockensmith, Donald
Innes (Chair), Robert Kadner, Howard Kutchai, Kevin Lee, Heidi
Scrable, Darci Lieb, Julie Turner, Virginia Taylor, Brian
Wispelwey, Wendy Golden, Allison Innes, Jennifer McClune,
Richard Pearson, Jerry Short, Karen Grandage, Susan
Squillace, Gary Owens, William Petri, William Wilson, Marcia Childress,
Elizabeth Bradley, Vinay Chandrasekhara, Alfa Diallo, Dave Dougherty,
Nelle Linz, Paul McIntosh, Debra Reed (Secretary)
- Pass/Fail Grading for Years 1 and 2. The Dean's Executive
Group met Tuesday March 26, 2002. Following a healthy discussion of the
issues for and against a P/F system a consensus was reached to put in
place a "Pass with Distinction."
"Pass"/"Fail" system for years 1 & 2. The Dean approved of a 20%
delineation for "Pass with Distinction".
In summary, "Pass with Distinction" will be earned by the top 20% of
the class and will be determined at the end of the second year based on
all work in the first two years. Each course during years 1 & 2
will grade - Pass or Fail. At the end of the second year the upper 20%
of the class may be designated as Pass with Distinction.
This system will allow AOA selection (6 people) at the end of the
second year, with the remainder (a total of 17% of the class) at the
end of the third year. We will also identify not only students who
"Fail" but also those in the bottom 10% who may need counseling and
special assistance. Special attention will be paid to students who
consistently fall into the bottom 10%. Early intervention will be
provided through Student Affairs.
School of Medicine Graduation requirements:
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http://www.med.virginia.edu/medicine/student-affairs/book-d6.html
Info regarding USMLE:
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http://www.med.virginia.edu/medicine/student-affairs/book-d7.html
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).(Allison
Innes). The LCME has implemented a new format for the student
performance evaluation (formerly the Deans letter) to be included in
the residency application packet. The quality of student evaluation is
becoming a major LCME focus. The students transcript and recorded
evaluations should allow a clear and forthright picture of the student.
Comments from the PoM1 and PoM2 course tutors will be included on this
form along with those from the clerkship evaluations. Narrative
comments regarding each student will be nearly impossible to obtain
from the other first and second year courses due to the size of the
classes. Our responsibility is to make sure the performance evaluations
accurately assess each student.
- Medical Education Building. An architect has been retained
to begin initial work on the plans and cost estimates for a medical
education building. The proposed building would include lecture halls,
small group space, laboratory space and medical education office
space.
- Evacuation of Jordan Hall. In the event of a bomb threat,
backup sites for classes and exams will be McKim (for the first year)
and the Old Medical School auditorium (for the second year).
Minutes submitted by: Donald J. Innes, Jr., M.D. Date: April 11,
2002
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