Assessment and quality improvement

We support the School of Medicine strategic plan by engaging in ongoing planning and continuous quality improvement processes that establish short and long-term programmatic goals. This provides measurable outcomes that are used to improve programmatic quality and ensure effective monitoring of each medical education programs' compliance with accreditation standards.

Program evaluation and accreditation

We collect, analyze and utilize information to support program evaluation efforts at multiple levels. We also facilitate accreditation processes, particularly in the areas of collecting, analyzing and interpreting learning outcomes.

Learner assessment

In addition to proctoring the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) exams, we advise faculty on the best use of NBME exams in clerkships, managing and reporting student performance data, and assisting in systematic analysis and interpretation of data to guide curricular improvements.

We also advise on the development and evaluation of internally constructed learner assessments and work with faculty to improve their assessment of student performance in each of the School of Medicine’s competencies.

Faculty development

We serve as faculty for the Masters of Health Professions Education and Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education programs and provide faculty development opportunities by facilitating workshops on a variety of educational topics, as well as through one-on-one consultations.

Data management and reporting

We support School of Medicine councils and other units by providing routine and ad hoc outcomes data as well as guidance on interpreting data, which is used to guide policy, procedural and curricular improvements. Additionally, we create databases for School of Medicine units to help them better manage their data.

Educational research

We conduct educational research and provide methodological and statistical consultations on research projects conducted by School of Medicine faculty and students.