Evaluations
EPAs
As of the 2023-2024 academic year, our program has complied with the American Board of Surgery’s implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs). Our program utilizes the SIMPL EPA mobile application to encourage frequent and timely feedback on all EPAs. These are designed to get immediate micro feedback on all activities related to general surgery.
MedHub
MedHub is a completely anonymous online evaluation system. Residents receive feedback from attendings at the completion of rotations via this method. Assessment focuses on the six core competencies defined by the ACGME: patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism and systems-based practice.
Additionally, several times per year the residents will be asked to evaluate each other with respect to teamwork and cooperation. The midlevel providers also assess the residents through MedHub to complete 360-degree evaluations. The system can be accessed by residents at any time so they can track their progress.
Self-Assessments
Prior to their biannual evaluations (see below), the residents are asked to look back and evaluate their performance over the prior six months. It is suggested that they write a synopsis of what they consider their strengths and weaknesses, as well as areas in which they have excelled and those in which they have fallen short. This activity is meant to encourage the residents to recognize that factors outside of the hospital may have an impact on their work performance. It is also the impetus for setting goals for the following six months.
Biannual Evaluations
Every resident meets with the program director twice per year. During these meetings, case logs, MedHub evaluations, self-assessments, research accomplishments and prior goals are reviewed.
Deficiencies are noted with a plan for correction. New goals for the following six months are established by the resident in conjunction with the program director.
Program Retreats
Program retreats occur twice per year and involve residents of all levels as well as the program director and program administrator. These sessions are held in an informal location and are designed to identify areas of improvement for the program. This information is then brought back to the official program committee meetings for consideration.