Personal Improvement Plan (PIP)

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Name of Course or Clerkship, OSCE I, OSCE II, OSCE III, or Activity

Longitudinal Academic Counselor (LAC) Name

If OSCE-related, provide Clinical Skills Educator (CSE) Name

Reason for PIP (please briefly describe)

Date of check-in with Longitudinal Academic Counselor or Clinical Skills Educator concerning this issue

Part 1. Contact your Longitudinal Academic Counselor to discuss your performance and this PIP, specifically addressing the competency that you did not meet.

If OSCE-related, contact your Clinical Skills Educator to discuss your performance and this PIP, specifically in the areas that you did not meet.

Part 2. After your meeting, describe your understanding of the reason(s) for your performance. Describe at least one reason.

Part 3. What new insights did you gain from your meeting with your Longitudinal Academic Counselor or Clinical Skills Educator regarding the reason(s)?

Part 4. Describe what do you need to do to ensure success in your upcoming courses. Please create a SMART goal and fill out the below.

S - Specific (For example, indicate what you want to achieve; who, if anyone, should be part of your plan; why the goal is important).

M - Measurable (For example, indicate how you will know that your goal is achieved, how you will measure your progress).

A - Achievable (For example, indicate steps you will take to achieve the goal).

R - Relevant/Realistic (For example, ensure that your goal will help you address the reason for the gap that you have noted).

T - Time bound (For example, indicate when you expect to achieve the goal).

Part 5. PIP must be submitted within one week of meeting with your LAC or CSE.

Accommodations: If you have a disability-related need for reasonable academic accommodation, you are strongly encouraged to contact the College of Medicine’s Disability Services office at disabilityservices@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

Academic Support and Student Resources

The Competency Progress Committee (CPC) serves as a consultative committee to help ensure that MD students can achieve each competency and sub-competency. For any competency or sub-competency in which a potential gap is identified, the CPC recommends opportunities for addressing the gap.

Cognitive Skills Program (CSP) provides comprehensive cognitive skills development and learning support to medical students. The CSP offers workshops, interactive learning sessions, and individual support for exploring content, processes and thinking skills to maximize students success. The CSP also provides remediation services for students who are struggling academically, and can help to arrange peer-to-peer tutoring services.

The Office for Professional Mental Health is to meet the needs of PSCOM students with compassion, honesty, and confidentiality. All issues are taken seriously – no problem is “too small” to talk about. Appointments should be made by contacting the PMH office by email or phone.

Disability Services: In order to provide students with disabilities every educational opportunity, disability services will make reasonable accommodations in accordance with Section 504 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure full academic involvement while attending PSCOM.

Counseling, Advising & Anatomy Support: Please work with your longitudinal academic counselor to identify resources that can benefit you. Please reach out to Drs. Evan Goldman/Craig Goodmurphy for anatomy support and resources.

Student Food Pantry:

References:

MD Student Handbook

Students will receive an emailed copy of the PIP when submitted. Copies will also automatically be sent to Dr. Britta Thompson. The Longitudinal Academic Counselor (LAC) and Clinical Skills Educator, if applicable, and course directors will be provided with a copy of the PIP and it will be uploaded into Starfish.

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