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Programs in Pediatrics
 

Grading Policy
Pediatric Basic Clerkship

Basis for Grades in the Pediatric Clerkship

  1. Evaluation of clinical performance by faculty and residents (site appropriate);
  2. Performance on a written examination.
  3. Additional course requirements (ED evals, mini-CEX, ethics essay, H&P's)

Requirements for Grades of "Pass", "High Pass" and "Honors"

  1. To earn a grade of "Pass" a student must:
    a. Receive a summary grade of “Pass” (Meets Expectations) for clinical performance;
    b. Pass the written examination (70%).
  2. To earn a grade of "High Pass" a student must:
    a. Receive a summary grade of “High Pass” (Exceeds Expectations) for clinical performance;
    b. Earn a score of 75% of higher on the written examination.
  3. To earn a grade of "Honors" a student must:
    a. Receive a summary grade of “Honors” (Exceptional Performance) for clinical performance;
    b. Earn a score of 80% or higher on the written examination.
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