Resident Evaluations

Residents are provided both verbal and written feedback to reinforce behavior consistent with the standards of anesthesia care as well as to allow self-reflection and self-improvement. In addition to regular evaluations stemming from the daily interactions with faculty, each resident will also receive feedback from assigned faculty mentor based upon the cumulative evaluations and academic performance on a semi-annual basis. The faculty mentors are also available for guidance regarding academic, career, and personal counseling. The chair of the clinical competency committee will also be meeting formally with each resident on a semi-annual basis to discuss strengths and areas of improvement based upon academic performance and ACGME milestones.

Residents are also provided with the opportunity to anonymously evaluate the faculty and the program. Evaluations on the faculty are used to reinforce conduct consistent with the role of the clinician educator as well as to improve upon teaching practices. Evaluations on the program are used to improve the overall quality of the residency program through avenues such as, but not limited to, resident involvement in the Program Evaluation Committee, Chief’s Conference, and Program Director’s Conference. Residents are encouraged to seek out faculty as well as program leadership on an as-needed basis to discuss personal concerns or issues related to the program.