Original Approval Date: 10/18/2016
New Policy/Process/Procedure Proposal
Revision Date(s):
Policy/Process/Procedure Narrative Assessment
Name:
MSEC/ADMIN Number:
MSEC-1016-15
Approving Officer:
Ramsey McGowen, PhD
Agent(s)Responsible for
Course and Clerkship
Implementation:
Directors
Originator
Dr. Kenneth Olive, EAD,
Name/Committee:
Academic Affairs
Revision of Existing Policy/Process/Procedure
LCME Required
Yes
No
If
yes,
define
the LCME
Policy/Process/Procedure:
Element pertaining to this
policy/process/
procedure under Purpose of
Policy/Process/Procedure.
All policies/processes/procedures will be reviewed during the MSEC Evaluation of the Curriculum as a
Whole unless an earlier review is identified.
(A.)
Policy/Purpose/Process Statement:
A written narrative description of a medical student’s performance, including his or her
non-cognitive achievement, will be included as a component of the assessment in each
required course and clerkship of the medical education program whenever teacherstudent interaction permits this form of assessment (i.e., courses in which an individual
faculty member has sufficient interaction with an individual student such as small
groups). Narrative assessment can be formative and/or summative (see also policy on
Formative Feedback).
(B.)
Purpose:
Narrative assessment is necessary for students to acquire a full understanding of their
achievement of course and clerkship objectives, especially in non-cognitive areas
achievement. Non-cognitive areas of achievement include, but are not limited to,
professionalism, communication skills, leadership, conscientiousness, critical thinking,
time management and interpersonal skills. Narrative assessment typically addresses
both strengths and areas for improvement.
 This policy pertains to LCME requirements of Element 9.5 (Narrative
Assessment).
(C.)
Scope (applies to):
This policy applies to: 1) MSEC designated pre-clerkship courses and 2) all Jr.
Clerkships, unless explicitly exempted, in the Quillen College of Medicine.
(D.)
Procedures
MSEC designates pre-clerkship courses where narrative assessment is expected. All
clerkships are expected to provide narrative assessment unless explicitly exempted by
MSEC.
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Narrative Assessment / Description of medical student performance in Courses

A written narrative description of the students’ performance must be included as a
component of the student assessment in each required course that has opportunities
for students to interact with faculty. Proof of the feedback must be provided via
documentation in New Innovations for archival purposes and accessibility for inclusion
in each student’s Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) required for
residency application.
Narrative Assessment / Description of Medical Student Performance in Clerkships
 A written narrative description of the students’ performance must be included as a
component of the summative assessment [grade] in each required clerkship.
 All clerkships are required to provide a narrative description of a students’ noncognitive
performance summary entered into New Innovations.
(E.)
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Notification of Remediation
Any student identified as being at risk of failing to meet course or clerkship objectives is
notified by the Course / Clerkship Director to meet and review performance and any
required remediation.
Course / Clerkship Directors notify the Executive Associate Dean [EAD] / Office of
Academic Affairs of any students who have failed an examination, and /or are for other
issues at risk.
Student Promotions Committee discusses students’ performance and determines any
additional steps to be taken.
Notification of discussion by the Student Promotions Committee and any determinations
made is sent to the student by the EAD
See
also
Student
Promotions
Committee,
page
66
/
74
http://www.etsu.edu/com/sa/admissions/collegeinfo/files/Catalog1516.pdf
Approved by:
Policy/Process/Procedure Superseded by this
Policy/Process/Procedure (name and number):
Name: Ramsey McGowen, PhD
Signature:
Title: MSEC Chair
Date: October 18, 2016
Review/Revision Completed by:
Office of the Dean
Academic Affairs
Date
10/18/2016
Student Affairs
Medical Student Education Committee
10/18/2016
Student Promotions Committee
Faculty Advisory Council
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Approved by:
Policy/Process/Procedure Superseded by this
Policy/Process/Procedure (name and number):
Name: Ramsey McGowen, PhD
Administrative Council
M3/M4 Clerkship/Course Directors
M1/M2 Course Directors
Student Groups/Organizations (describe):
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