In Year 3, clinical evaluation is added to written tests.
Departments differ in the emphasis given to areas being assessed.
These characteristics are assessed through the use of evaluation rating forms. These forms are usually discussed during orientation on the first day of each clerkship. Departments are instructed to make exam scores and grades available to students as soon as feasible. Final grade reports are issued by the Registrar's Office at the end of each academic year after the meeting of the Student Progress and Program Planning Committee and the promotions meeting of the Executive Committee of the Faculty. As a result, most grades are distributed by the end of July.