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Required OB/GYN Clerkship Assignments

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OBGYN Clerkship Grading and Assessment

The OBGYN clerkship is graded as Pass/Fail. Pass/Fail grading encompasses a variety of assessments across four competency domains. Each domain includes competencies that map to the School’s 32 medical education program objectives (MEPOs):

  • Patient Care
  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Service to Patients & Community (Professionalism)
  • Medical Knowledge

To pass the clerkship, you must meet the passing standard for the Patient Care, Interpersonal & Communication Skills, and Service to Patients & Community (Professionalism) domains. Students who do not meet the passing standard in one or more of these domains will receive a Fail grade for the clerkship and will typically be required to repeat the clerkship per Student Progress Committee policy.

Students who do not meet the passing standard in the Medical Knowledge domain can pass the clerkship but will be required to retake and pass the exam before sitting for Step 2 CK.

More information about UWSOM’s COMPASS (Competency Mapping and Programmatic Assessment System) framework is available on the COMPASS webpage.

Grading Requirements

 

Domain Assessment Passing Threshold Grade if Failed Remediation for Fail
Patient Care WBAs

Clinical Performance Rating Items

Mini-CEX

 Level 2 or higher for all items

At least 1 verified level 2 or higher for all required activities

Pass

 Fail Repeat Clerkship
Interpersonal & Communication Skills Clinical Performance Rating Items

WBAs

 Level 2 or higher for all items

At least 1 verified level 2 or higher for all required activities

 Fail Repeat Clerkship
Professionalism Clinical Performance Rating Items

 

Completion of all Clerkship Requirements

 

Eight Professional MEPOs

“Competent” or “Approaching Competency” on all items

Completion of all required clinical encounters, at least 3 WBAs/week across all required activities, required mini-CEXs, any additional clerkship-specific assignments

Must achieve “Approaching Competency” or higher for all 8 MEPOs

 Fail Repeat Clerkship
Medical Knowledge NBME Subject Exam

6-Week Traditional Clerkship: 66/100 (5th percentile Nationally)

WRITE: 63/100 (3rd percentile Nationally)

 Pass Retake and pass the exam before you are eligible to sit for Step 2-CK

 

How to Calculate 4th Year Final Clinical Grade

4th Year Course OBGYN Clinical Calculator (excel workbook)

IDEAL COMMENTS:

*Formative comments: Provide descriptive feedback for student on strengths and areas needing improvement. (Not for use in the Dean’s MSPE unless there is a pattern across clerkships.)

“Mr. Johnson did a great job with us this month.  He was noted particularly for his great enthusiasm and empathic care.  He can continue to work on his differentials both in terms of keeping them as broad as possible and making sure can't miss diagnoses are highlighted on this list.”

*Summative comments:  Provide summary of your observations of the student’s performance based on the clerkship’s objectives in all areas of evaluation. (Comments for use in the Dean’s MSPE.)

“Mr. Johnson did a great job with us this month.  He met and surpassed all the objectives of the clerkship.

He took complete ownership of his patients, checking in with them frequently to evaluate their progress and needs as well as update them on what was to come next.  He clearly felt responsible for their experience, reading on every patient's findings and doing everything he could to ensure they had the best care possible.

Mr. Johnson also showed great developing clinical skills.  His presentations were concise and to the point and covered all the relevant information.  He was able to create excellent evaluative and treatment plans and even begin working on early disposition decision making.  When managing multiple patient at once, he was able to move back and forth between patients and tasks while maintaining a high level of skill.

Finally he worked very well as part of the OB team, integrating himself seamlessly with the nurses and ancillary staff.  His communication skills were excellent with both the staff and his patients; he was respectful, clear, and thoughtful in what he said and empathetic and caring in all his interactions.

The faculty felt that Mr. Johnson is on his way to becoming an excellent resident and physician.”

UW SOM Clerkship Policies

Please visit the UW SOM Policy Page for more information on SOM policies such as work hours. If you have any questions, please contact obclerk@uw.edu. 

CLIMEcast

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WWAMI Faculty Appointments & Benefits

Faculty Appointment Process

To apply for a UW WWAMI Faculty Appointment:

  1. Please review the Image removed.Courtesy Clinical Faculty Appointment Packet for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Typically, it takes 3-4 months to process these appointments. You will be alerted once it has been approved.

Annual Renewal Criteria for Volunteer Faculty Appointments

To receive a renewal of your appointment each year, all WWAMI faculty must meet the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Criteria. 

WWAMI Faculty Benefits

As UW Faculty, you are entitled to the following benefits with a "Husky Card". This UW ID badge gives you access to:

  • Admission to campus events
  • Membership to the Intramural Activities Building (IMA)
  • Free admission to the Henry Art Gallery and the Burke Museum
  • Discounts on tickets at the UW Arts Ticket Office
  • Discounted Husky sporting event tickets
  • Participation in the UW Discount Program

Your UW NetID also gives you access to the Health Sciences Library resources. This includes access to PubMed, books, journals, and more.