Appendix E.1: Interim Feedback Form (IFF)

CORE ROTATION INTERIM FEEDBACK FORM (IFF)  
Preceptor Name & Email:    
Student Name/ A#:   
Description of encounter directly observed:  "Example: Student performed an H&P in the ER with a patient suffering with a Headache"
  
Core Learning ObjectivesScale  (Please circle/ Mark all that apply)Below Expected LevelAt Expected LevelAbove Expected LevelPreceptor Name & Signature and Date of Observation (Comments)
Clinical SkillsPerforming a History & Examination123 
History and Data GatheringAbility to elicit a hypothesis driven clinical history in a fluent, professional and systematic way avoiding jargonDisorganized questioning with use of jargonGood systematic questioning minimal use of jargonVery well organized and logical questioning no jargon 
 Ability to elicit pertinent positive and negative information in the historyMinimalIdentified severalIdentified most, very good use 
 Appropriate use of open-ended and closed questioning to evoke an accurate historyPoor use of questioning techniquesAppropriate use of questioning techniquesAbove expected level use of questioning techniques 
Physical ExamAbility to examine components pertinent to historyMissed major physical examination componentsIncluded most key physical examination componentsIncluded all relevant physical examination components 
 Appropriate examination skills and techniquePoor examination skillsAverage examination skillsSuperior examination skills 
 Accuracy of physical signs identified Inaccurate physical or invented findingsMostly accurate physical findingsAll physical findings accurate 
CommunicationAbility to develop a harmonious relationship and to treat a patient respectfully and sensitively. Lack of rapport, failure to act on verbal or nonverbal cuesGood rapport with patient. Recognizes and responds to verbal or nonverbal cuesExcellent rapport. Recognizes and responds to verbal or nonverbal cues. Develops a therapeutic alliance with patients. 
 Ability to educate the patient and clearly explain illness / symptoms / management plan  without jargon to ensure understandingPoor ability to explain illness / symptoms / management plan to the patientGood ability to explain illness / symptoms / management plan to the patient understanding of education /managementExcellent ability to explain illness / symptoms / management plan to the patient understanding of education /management 
 Ability to empathize and manage patient concernsPoor ability to empathize and address patient concernsGood and fairly consistent ability to empathize and address patient concernsConsistently and effectively empathizes and addresses patient concerns 
Case PresentationAbility to present a complete and appropriately sequenced case highlighting the relevant findings.Disorganized or incomplete case presentationOrganized case presentation with most exam features representedWell organized and comprehensive case presentation 
 Focus on salient features from history, examination and investigations to develop an accurate illness representationPoor interpretation illness representationGood general understanding  illness representationExcellent incorporation of all key features of illness representation 
Medical Knowledge123 
Management Plan DevelopmentAbility to develop a sensible differential diagnosis and safe management planWeak differential, missing most likely diagnosis. Poor management plan.Reasonable differential but sub-optimal ordering of possible diagnoses. Good management planExcellent differential, identifies most likely diagnosis. Comprehensive management plan 
 Ability to include supporting and opposing factors in prioritizationMissed most significant factorsIdentified several important factorsIdentified most important factors 
Social DeterminantsAbility to incorporate aging, psychological, cultural, environmental, genetic, nutritional, social, economic, religious and developmental impact factors on health and disease of patients as well as their impact on families and caregivers.Poor understanding of social determinantsGood understanding of social determinantsExcellent understanding of social determinants 
Patient EducationAbility to provide appropriate patient education regarding prevention, health problems and health maintenance.Poor understanding of educationGood understanding of educationExcellent understanding of education 
Professionalism123 
SensitivityAbility to demonstrate sensitivity to issues related to culture, race, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and disability in the delivery of health care.Inconsistent sensitivityConsistent sensitivityExceptional sensitivity 
Responsibility Demonstrates responsibility in tasks dealing with patient care, faculty and colleagues including healthcare documentation and time management.Inconsistent responsibilityConsistent responsibilityExceptional responsibility 
Situation Accepts criticism and  reacts appropriately to difficult situations involving conflicts, nonadherence, and ethical dilemmasInconsistent accepting criticism and reacting appropriatelyConsistent in accepting criticism and reacting appropriatelyExceptional in accepting criticism and reacting appropriately 
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