Resident Performance Reviews

The Department conducts in-depth evaluations of all residents twice a year. The Resident Review Committee is comprised of selected full-time faculty members from both the clinical and research components of the department. The Committee is responsible for evaluating resident progress within the program. This Committee reviews all of evaluation forms obtained from the program directors and attending faculty, and discusses the findings with respective residents. Recommendations for improvement are written for the record, shared with the resident in question, and placed in the appropriate file for that individual. When deficiencies in level of clinical knowledge (based on observation and results of in-service exam scores), overall performance, or professional interactions are noted by the reviewers, special tutoring and mentorship is arranged to correct the problem areas. This timely identification and correction of deficiencies have contributed to the high percentage of retention and completion of the program by residents. The structure for the regular formal review of residents, although vigorous and taxing, is a strength of the training program.