Students receive a single grade for this course. The grade will be based on two components: a departmental component (60%); and a final examination (40%). The departmental component itself will be a composite of five grades (one from each department) weighted to reflect the time spent in each department. Each departmental grade will be based on faculty/resident contact, quizzes, write-ups, case presentations, participation in discussion sessions, fund of knowledge, participation in rounds/clinics, etc. Expectations for each week are discussed in subsequent sections. A three-station OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) will be administered on a “pass/fail” basis on the last Wednesday of the course. To receive a grade for this course, you must pass the OSCE. Students who receive one or more failing scores, or two marginal scores, among the stations will be required to seek remediation in those subject areas.

Course OSCE

• A three-station exam administered on a pass/fail basis, on the last Wednesday of the course
• Students who receive one or more failing scores or two marginal scores amongst the OSCE stations will be required to seek remediation in the necessary subject areas
• Students should dress professionally (with name tag) and bring medical equipment as directed by the neuroscience clerkship.
• Students who need special accommodations for the OSCE should let the clerkship coordinator know before the end of the first week of the clerkship rotation.
• Parking is not available for the OSCE. Please see shuttle/bus schedules for transportation.

Final Exam

• Computerized, 65 questions (MC & T/F), administered on the last day of the course.
• Exam questions are based on the course learning objectives and information shared at the multidisciplinary case conferences.
• The examination counts for 40% of the grade.
• Students who require special accommodations for the examination should let the clerkship coordinator know before the end of the first week of the clerkship.