FSU-Tallahassee

MEETING OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion, the participant should be able to:

1) DISCUSS how she/he uses the Likert scale to evaluate students; 2) DISCUSS the importance of specific student feedback; 3) DISCUSS new strategies for increasing student exposure to the hospitalized newborn; 4) DISCUSS the new requirements for writing letters of recommendation for students; 5) SHARE teaching successes and challenges. AGENDA: 1. Welcome 2. Faculty Evaluation of Student Performance a. Narrative comments versus the Likert Scale numbers b. The final question-where would you rank the student’s performance level? c. Importance of timely and specific student feedback 3. Integration of Pediatric and Obstetric topics a. Discussion of student’s newborn experience while on the OB rotation 4. Student Letters of Recommendation a.How many of you are being asked for a letter? b.New ERAS requirements for letter submission-now much stricter c.Review of student personal statements 5. Faculty “open-forum” to discuss any concerns 6. Adjourn-THANK YOU FOR MENTORING OUR STUDENTS AND FOR TAKING THE TIME TO ATTEND THIS MEETING