Remediation
This policy outlines the procedures for remediation following unsatisfactory performance on course assessments, OSCEs/skills assessments, and program summative assessments. The goal of remediation is to identify learning deficits, support student success, and ensure competency while maintaining academic standards. (A3.14c)
I. Course Assessmentsf. Course director reviews and determines whether knowledge gap has been closed or remains open
1.Threshold for Remediation
a. A score of <70% on a formative exam requires remediation.
2.Remediation Process
a. Student should immediately initiate contact with course director following receiving a score of <70% on a formative exam.
b. Students meets with the course director to review missed questions.
c. Course director identifies areas of improvement and assigns an informal remediation task (e.g., written assignment, narrative, diagram).
d. The student has two weeks to complete the remediation requirements assigned by the course director.
e. Students submit the remediation assignment by the deadline.
f. Course director reviews and determines whether knowledge gap has been closed or remains open.
g. Remediation does not result in a grade change.
3.Documentation
a. Successful completion is determined at the discretion of the course director.
b. Documentation of remediation is scanned into the student’s file.
II. OSCEs and Skills Assessments
1.Threshold for Remediation
a. A score of <70% requires the student to remediate and repeat the OSCE, skills check-off, or patient presentation.
2.Remediation Process
a. Student should immediately initiate contact with course director following receiving a score of <70% on an OSCE or skills assessment.
b. Student meets with the course director
c. Course director review areas of improvement with student
d. Remediation will be developed by the course director
e. For recorded assessments, student will review their encounter and perform a self-reflection
f. The student will remain in remediation until competency is demonstrated.
g. Remediation does not result in a grade change.
3.Documentation
a. Successful completion is determined at the discretion of the course director.
b. Documentation of remediation is scanned into the student’s file.
III. Pre-Clinical and Clinical Summative Assessment
1.Threshold for Remediation
a .If the minimum passing score is not achieved on a summative assessment
2.Remediation Process
a. Requires meeting with faculty advisor and Director of Student Success
b. Remediation activity is developed by the Director of Student Success
c. Remediation does not result in a grade change
3.Outcomes and Risks
a. Upon successful remediation, a course grade of “U” will be replaced with a “C” to allow continuation in the program.
b. Failure to complete remediation or to achieve a “C” on a remediated assessment places the student at risk of dismissal.
c. A second course grade of “U” after successful remediation subjects the student to consideration for dismissal.
4.Documentation
a. Successful completion is determined at the discretion of the Director of Student Success.
b. Documentation of remediation is scanned into the student’s file.