GRADING POLICY

 

Medical Clinical Anatomy Unit of MedFoundations II

 

The course is graded by the Pass/Fail system. Methods of evaluation consist of 3 laboratory practical examinations and

3 oral quizzes to be administered in the lab shortly prior to the major exams and three written MedFoundations II examinations

which will include questions from the Clinical Anatomy section of this unit.

 

The purpose of the oral quizzes is 3-fold:

                                                                                                                                                                                          

● to assist students in reviewing for the exams

●to ensure that dissection is complete and that each table is maintained in meticulous condition

●to afford each lab group one-on-one contact with an instructor

 

The laboratory examinations are comprehensive, including structure identification and theory questions designed to test the

 material taught in lecture. It includes questions on osteology, embryology, and clinical correlation

 

The laboratory practical examination requires explanation to those students unfamiliar with this type of test. In order to be

sure that everyone understands the mechanics of the lab exam, a “practice practical” will be administered shortly before the

first (Lower Limb) exam.

 

Oral quizzes are based on a 15-point scale; they are awarded to the dissection group as a whole. They are intended to evaluate:

 

● quality and completeness of dissection

●general knowledge and understanding of the dissection, related osteology and lecture material

●neatness and cleanliness of the dissection table and surrounding area

●teamwork and professionalism in group interaction

 

The MedFoundations II written examinations will include questions from Clinical Anatomy as well as from Physiology,

General Pathology and Pharmacology as well as integrated questions from these areas.

The final course grade will be based on the results of these exams and quizzes:

 

Lower Limb/Back Lab Quiz                                 5%

Lower Limb/Back Lab Practical                          15%

MedFoundations II Written Exam I                  5%

Upper Limb Lab Quiz                                           5%

Upper Limb Lab Practical                                    15%

MedFoundations II Written Exam II                 10%

Thorax/Abdomen/Pelvis Lab Quiz                    5%

Thorax/Abdomen/Pelvis Lab Practical             20%

MedFoundations II Written Final Exam           20%