Evaluation Procedures
Given that the training staff is committed to the process of providing timely feedback regarding an intern's performance, we will conduct formal evaluations on a quarterly basis. We strongly believe that the growth process as a professional includes various elements including, but not limited to: self-reflection, didactic training, supervised clinical experience, obtaining other professional experiences, dealing with ethical challenges, learning to interact with other professionals in a clear and direct manner and formal evaluation and feedback.
The evaluation process is competency- and specialty-based and the feedback is provided with the intent of assisting the intern in their professional learning and growth. We want to see interns successfully achieve the skills necessary for professional practice and experiences and feedback that may allow that to happen.
Because we believe in the importance of feedback for professional growth, interns also are expected to evaluate their experiences in individual supervision and various aspects of the internship training. As a result, interns will be asked to submit written evaluative feedback at the end of each semester, including summer session, to their individual supervisors and training coordinator.