Summative Assessment

“PASSING GRADE” THE PROGRAM SUMMATIVE EXAMS

Students must achieve a passing score on each individual component of the Summative Assessment. Students may retake any component within one week of the initial attempt. A second failed attempt on any component will result in referral to the Student Progress Committee (SPC).

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS, REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM COMPLETION

Consist of:

 (1) Summative I: End of Didactic Phase- End of Didactic Phase Exam, Professionalism Development Assessment Tool (PDAT) I, OSCEs, PACKRAT I

(2) Summative II: End of-Program- PAEA End of Curriculum Exam, Professionalism Development Assessment Tool (PDAT) II, OSCEs, PACKRAT II

    • Students must achieve a minimum passing score of 70.00% on each section independently.
    • Retake Policy: Students who fail a section may retake it once within one week of the initial attempt. The Clinical Education Director will schedule the retake examination date.
    • Further Action: Students who fail a section a second time (after the retake) will be referred to the Student Progress Committee (SPC) for review