Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) 2024–2025 33 Academic Evaluation and the Competency-Based Grading System Blocks, Courses, and Clerkships The NSU MD curriculum is organized in two phases (preclerkship and clerkship). In the preclerkship phase, each semester includes a series of integrated basic science blocks, which occur concurrent with the Practice of Medicine clinical courses. The clerkships are organized as a series of three Clerkship Modules, each of which includes two or more required clerkships. Student performance is assessed in each block, course, clerkship, and elective. The Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) monitors student performance based on the defined standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress, which include the requirement that students must pass each block, course, clerkship, and elective in the curriculum. Course numbers and credits are assigned to each block, course, clerkship, and elective, which vary in the number of credits, intensity of scheduled time, and duration. In the preclerkship phase, the blocks and courses are organized to begin and end on common dates in each year or semester, and generally have a uniform weekly schedule. Students are expected to participate in scheduled curricular activities from the first to the last day of study in each year or semester. To the degree possible, exams for concurrent blocks and courses will be scheduled so that exams do not compete with other learning activities. The syllabus for each block, course, clerkship, and elective contains the course objectives, the NSU MD Educational Program Objectives addressed, the schedule of activities, learning objectives for specific sessions or activities, names and contact information for the faculty involved, a listing of course materials, the student assessment system, and grading policies. NSU MD General Competencies Medical Knowledge: Students will demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and social-behavioral sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care. Patient Care: Students will demonstrate patient-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health. System-Based Practice: Students will demonstrate an awareness of—and responsiveness to—the larger context and system of health care, utilizing other resources in the system to provide care for patients. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement: Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate their professional development and approach to patient care, to appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and to improve based on self-assessment and lifelong learning. Interpersonal Skills and Communication: Students will demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and health professionals. Ethics and Professionalism: Students will carry out professional responsibilities with the highest standards of excellence and integrity and adherence to ethical principles.
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