End of Rotation summative assessments are an important component of resident feedback.
This year, faculty will be filling out ITERs for some residents and ITARs for others. The process for both is similar.
BOTH:
Notification for completion will come from POWER
Assessment tools are available on POWER (same username/password as usual)
Assessments are rotation specific, resident specific, block specific
Assessments should be based on the resident’s level/stage of training
Residents must be evaluated overall at “3” or above to pass the rotation
ITERs: In-training Evaluation Reports will continue to be completed for residents who are in programs that have not yet launched CBD. As with all end-of-rotation assessments, the assessment is based on the resident’s level of training. Comments are extremely helpful - be detailed and specific.
ITARs: In-training Assessment Reports are the new end-of-rotation summary documents for residents in programs that have started their CBD Curriculum.
While similar to an ITER in purpose, there are a few new issues.
What information is being used to inform the assessor’s opinion?
Overall consideration of all activities while on the rotation
Clinical knowledge and judgement
Presentations (formal and informal)
Teaching (if applicable
Direct observation for EPAs or otherwise
Scale for the Medical Expert section
5 point scale (as with an ITER)
A “pass” for the rotation is a 3 (as with an ITER)
Scores of 1 or 2 will be flagged for the PD
NEW “Learner Handover” Section
This is an assessment of the intrinsic CanMEDS competencies
The scale required this year is a “yes/no” scale
If a resident is not meeting expectations – this will get flagged to the PD
The PD will be responsible for ensuring suitable follow up and action
Overall Assessment and Comments
Comments are critical to providing meaningful, actionable feedback especially if concerns were identified.
