A 93-100 A- 90-92.9 B+ 87-89.9 B 83-86.9 B- 80-82.9 C+ 77-79.9 C 70-76.9 D 60-69.9 F 59.9 and below Termination from the Internship in Biomedical Informatics course Students may withdraw voluntarily or be to withdraw from the internship by the seminar faculty, the program coordinator, and/or the chairperson of the department of biological sciences. The procedure for withdrawing from the internship course is outlined below: Voluntary Withdrawal: A student who withdraws from school must notify the site supervisor, the seminar faculty and the program coordinator regardless of the reason for withdrawal. Unsatisfactory Academic Performance: If the student is not able to perform at an acceptable level set by the seminar faculty, s/he will meet with the seminar faculty to decide on an appropriate course of action. It is the responsibility of the seminar faculty to inform the program coordinator of his/her recommendation(s). Unsatisfactory Performance at an Internship Site: It is very important that the site supervisor informs the seminar faculty immediately of any problem(s) with a student at the agency. If the problem cannot be resolved informally between the intern, the site supervisor and the seminar faculty, the following procedures will be followed: The seminar faculty will meet with the intern. The seminar faculty will meet with the program coordinator. The program coordinator will meet with the intern and seminar faculty. The program coordinator will meet with the site supervisor and the intern. Some situations may require a formal meeting of all parties concerned and the chairperson of Biological Sciences. Violation of Ethics: Students may be recommended for dismissal from the college if they are found to have violated professional ethics or have conducted themselves in ways that are detrimental to the welfare of their persons at their internship site (This is particularly important in regard to patient data and information).
Rubric for Mid Internship Report – Internship in Biomedical Informatics Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 Score Scientific process Introduction Does not give any information about what to expect in the report. very little information. Gives too much information. More like a summary. Presents a concise lead-in to the report. Aim The purpose or aim is generally unclear. The central aim or argument is not consistently clear throughout the paper. The writing has a clear aim or argument, but may sometimes digress from it. The writer's central aim or argument is readily apparent to the reader. Content The central aim or argument is not clearly identified. Analysis is or not evident. Reader is confused or may be misinformed. Information supports a central aim or argument at times. Analysis is basic or general. Reader gains few insights. Information provides reasonable support for a central aim or argument and displays evidence of a basic analysis of a significant topic. Reader gains some insights. Balanced presentation of relevant and legitimate information that clearly supports a central aim or argument and a thoughtful, in-depth analysis of a significant topic. Reader gains important insights. Procedures Not sequential, most steps are missing or are confusing. Some of the steps are understandable; most are confusing and lack detail. Most of the steps are understandable; some lack detail or are confusing. Presents which are logical and adequately detailed. Data & Results Data tables and/or graphs missing information and are inaccurate. Both complete, minor inaccuracies and/or illegible characters. Both accurate, some ill-formed characters. Data tables, results and graphs neatly completed and totally accurate. Conclusions Presents an illogical explanation for findings and does Presents an illogical explanation for findings and Presents a logical explanation for findings and Presents a logical explanation for findings and
not address any of the questions suggested in the template. addresses few questions. addresses some of the questions. addresses most of the questions. Presentation Language Numerous errors in spelling, grammar, verb tense and punctuation; no paragraphs, numerous fragmented sentences; extremely limited vocabulary; use of language impedes meaning because of errors in usage. Several instances of grammatical errors and demonstrates a lack of editing; sentence structure is simplistic, little variety; although there are errors, uses language that conveys meaning to readers. Few errors in spelling, grammar, verb tense and punctuation; sentence structure (subject and predicate) is generally correct although still simplistic and occasionally repetitious.; generally straightforward language that conveys meaning to the readers. Very few errors in sentence structure and mechanics; exhibits good to excellent command of language and professional terminology; sentences are complex and vocabulary is sophisticated; skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency. Presentation Illegible writing, pages. Legible writing, some ill-formed letters, print too small or too large, papers stapled together. Legible writing, characters, clean and neatly bound has a report cover, illustrations provided. Word processed or typed, clean and neatly bound has a report cover, illustrations provided. Length Paper has more or fewer pages than specified in the assignment. Paper is the number of pages specified in the assignment. Use of References References are seldom to Although attributions are occasionally Legitimate sources that support claims Compelling evidence from professionally
support statements. given, many statements seem unsubstantiated. are generally present and attribution is, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. legitimate sources is given to support claims. Attribution is clear and fairly represented. Quality of References There are virtually no sources that are reliable. Most of the references are from sources that are not peer-reviewed and have uncertain reliability. Although most of the references are professionally legitimate, a few are questionable (e.g., trade books, internet sources, popular magazines). References are primarily peer- reviewed professional journals or other approved sources (e.g., government documents, agency manuals). Reference formatting References are not formatted correctly References show frequent errors References show minor errors References are formatted correctly Additional Comments: Evaluator Name: ________________________________________ Date of evaluation: _______________________ Rubric for Final Internship Report – Internship in Biomedical Informatics
findings and does not address any of the questions suggested in the template. findings and addresses few questions. findings and addresses some of the questions. findings and addresses most of the questions. Presentation Language Numerous errors in spelling, grammar, verb tense and punctuation; no paragraphs, numerous fragmented sentences; extremely limited vocabulary; use of language impedes meaning because of errors in usage. Several instances of grammatical errors and demonstrates a lack of editing; sentence structure is simplistic, little variety; although there are errors, uses language that conveys meaning to readers. Few errors in spelling, grammar, verb tense and punctuation; sentence structure (subject and predicate) is generally correct although still simplistic and occasionally repetitious.; generally straightforward language that conveys meaning to the readers. Very few errors in sentence structure and mechanics; exhibits good to excellent command of language and professional terminology; sentences are complex and vocabulary is sophisticated; skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency. Presentation Illegible writing, loose pages. Legible writing, some ill-formed letters, print too small or too large, papers stapled together. Legible writing, characters, and neatly bound has a report cover, illustrations provided. Word processed or typed, clean and neatly bound has a report cover, illustrations provided. Length has more or fewer pages than specified in the assignment. Paper is the number of pages specified in the assignment.
References Use of References References are seldom cited to support statements. Although attributions are occasionally given, many statements seem unsubstantiated. Legitimate sources that support claims are generally present and attribution is, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. Compelling evidence from professionally legitimate sources is to support claims. Attribution is clear and fairly represented. Quality of References There are virtually no sources that are reliable. Most of the references are from sources that are not peer-reviewed and have uncertain reliability. Although most of the references are professionally legitimate, a few are questionable (e.g., trade books, internet sources, popular magazines). References are primarily peer- reviewed professional journals or other approved sources (e.g., government documents, agency manuals). Reference formatting References are not formatted correctly References show frequent errors References show minor errors References are formatted correctly Additional Comments: Evaluator Name: ________________________________________ Date of evaluation: _______________________
Internship/Research in Biomedical Informatics (MED 3910) syllabus NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY The City University Of New York School of Arts and Sciences Department of Biological Sciences Course Information Course title: Internship/Research in Biomedical Informatics Course code: MED 3910 Credit 5 credit hours total spread throughout the semester or during the summer (for summer internships). 225 field hours Prerequisite: MED 4229, BIO 3352, enrollment in the Biomedical Informatics Program and permission of the program coordinator. Text: Selected by course coordinator and/or project supervisor to support chosen project. MED 3910 Internship Manual. Course Description: An internship/research course that exposes majors to the practice of medical informatics and molecular bioinformatics in commercial, research, and medical settings. Grading Procedure Research Plan 15% Student journal and midterm progress report 20% Final written report 20% Supervisor evaluation 30% Oral presentation 15% Course Coordinator Davida S. Smyth Phone: Smyth: 7182604984 E-mail: dsmyth@citytech.cuny.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION The internship in Biomedical Informatics course aims to expose biomedical informatics