At the end
of each module, each resident is evaluated by the staff physician
in charge of the service. This evaluation follows guidelines set
by The American Board of Pediatrics and includes cognitive, technical
and interactional skills. Each resident meets at least twice yearly
with the program director or an advisor to review all evaluations
and to discuss other issues, including future professional goals.
The faculty is committed to the development of each resident and
this process is used to enhance strengths and foster growth.
Each resident
takes the annual American Board of Pediatrics In-Training Examination.
This exam is a measure of cognitive ability and is available to
all Pediatric training programs. Each examination is scored individually
and compared to the performance of all trainees in the same educational
level. The results of this exam are discussed with the program director
to ascertain ways to optimally enhance the knowledge base of each
resident.