IX.A.1. Formative Assessment

House Officer performance must be assessed during each rotation in a timely manner. Formative assessments should include both informal verbal feedback and formal written assessments. Examples of assessment methods include: direct observation, global assessment, simulations/models, record/chart review, standardized patient examination, multisource assessment, patient survey, in-training examination, oral exam, objective structured clinical examination, review of case or procedure log, review of patient outcomes, review of drug prescribing, and any other applicable assessment method. Written or electronic formative assessment should be used to provide a mechanism through which Programs can document progressive House Officer performance improvement.