Successful completion of each clinical rotation is based on evaluation(s) of student performance by the clinical preceptor(s), end-of-rotation exam, assignments submitted for each rotation, and complete and timely submission of assignments and documentation of clinical activities including evaluations by the student of the clinical site/preceptor.

Evaluation of student performance

The faculty will evaluate a student’s performance to determine if he or she is displaying adequate knowledge, skills, values and attitudes and is meeting the program standards for academic progress. By entering the program, students agree that the program faculty shall be the sole judges of performance in both academic and non-academic areas.

Dismissal

Students may be dismissed from or disciplined by the program either for failure to meet academic standards or for failure to meet standards of performance or behavior in nonacademic matters.

Grading Criteria

The program utilizes a “Pass/No Pass” grading system. The criteria to earn a grade of Pass are provided in the syllabus for each course. In addition, Comprehensive Assessments and Summative Assessment that do not fall within a course are also graded on a Pass/No Pass system. Exam scores are not final until each exam’s results and student comments are reviewed by faculty, and the reliability and validity of the assessment are reviewed. Grades are assigned consistent with the OHSU Grading Key and definitions found in Policy 02-70-020, University Grading.

• P (Pass) – means that a student has met the course requirements for a passing grade and will have a “P” recorded on their official University transcript.
• NP (No Pass) – means that a student has failed to meet the course requirements for a passing grade and will have an “NP” recorded on their official University transcript. An NP is equivalent to failing the course and will be posted on the student’s transcript.
• I (Incomplete) – work is of passing quality but incomplete because of sudden illness, personal emergency, or other good cause outside of the control of the student. Assignment of an “I” is at the discretion of the faculty of record and/or the school or college and requires a completion of a Written Agreement for Incomplete Form between the faculty of record and the student specifying the time and manner in which the student will complete the course requirements. When a grade of I is assigned, the student will have one term after the assignment of the incomplete grade to complete all required course work unless an exception is granted by the Office of the Provost. The final grade will be recorded on the transcript as follows:
  • I/P (Incomplete/Pass) - indicates the student passed the course.
  • I/NP (Incomplete/No Pass) – indicates the student failed the course. A grade of I/NP requires remediation. Failure to complete course requirements within one term after the assignment of the Incomplete grade will automatically result in a grade of I/NP. An appeal for an extension to the one-term time frame must be approved by the appropriate Program Director and in coordination with the Office of the Dean, Office of the Registrar and the Office of the Provost, prior to the final grade being automatically assigned a grade of I/NP. An appeal to remove an Incomplete grade from the academic transcript will be considered by the Office of the Provost on a case-by-case basis, consistent with the requirements of the Office of the Registrar.

Grading policies and procedures are identified within the course syllabi for each course. Professional conduct per the OHSU Code of Conduct is expected throughout matriculation and is considered in addition to the grades earned during the Program.

Determination of grades

Students receive grades that reflect the level of their performance. An assessment of professional conduct is considered in determination of all grades earned during the program.

Evaluation of student performance during the Academic Year

At the discretion of the course director, grades for classes during the academic year will be calculated based on performance indicated by testing and class assignments. Class participation and attendance may be taken into consideration when determining grades.
Students are required to successfully pass and complete all requirements of the academic year before being allowed to continue on to the clinical phase of the program.

Evaluation of student performance during the clinical phase

Successful completion of each clinical rotation is based on: evaluation(s) of student performance by the assigned preceptor(s), end-of-rotation exam, assignments submitted for each rotation, and complete and timely submission of assignments and documentation of clinical activities including evaluations by the student of the clinical site/preceptor.