PGY 1 Yearly Goals and Objectives 2013-2014
General goals for residency training:
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program will provide excellent education, training and clinical experience to prepare each resident
physician to appropriately provide outpatient, inpatient, peri-operative, operative, and labor and delivery, care for Ob-Gyn patients. They will acquire technical
skills in the operating room, on labor and delivery, and in the outpatient clinics. They will be prepared to become independent practitioners and board certified
consultants in obstetrics and gynecology. They will have the requisite academic and clinical skills to enter subspecialty fellowship training programs if desired.
Emergency Medicine RotationGOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough
knowledge of the essential basic and
applied medical sciences that pertains to
Emergency Room medicine and be able
to apply this knowledge when making a
treatment plan.
To understand:
 Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for Emergency Room patients
 To understand special considerations for
Emergency Room patients
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Patient Care:
To achieve the level of independent
consultant in the domains of gathering
diagnostic information making triage and
plans, providing Emergency services and
procedures in the management of
common and unique surgical procedures.
To become adept at the preparation and
the prevention of complications for
emergency room patients requiring
emergency services.
Practice based Learning:
To analyze one’s own practice
systematically and to be able to retrieve,
understand and apply scientific evidence
related to the practice of Emergency
Room issues. To be participate in the
learning of fellow Ob/Gyn residents and
To acquire skills in :
 Management of Emergency and trauma conditions
including special techniques such as:
o Stroke Codes
o Trauma resuscitation
o Management of Cardiac pathology
o Management of pediatric emergencies
o Management of bleeding in early pregnancy
o Management of gynecologic emergencies
o Laceration repair
o Line placement
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To be able to define and analyze:
Individual areas of their own practice that need improvement or can
serve as examples for others.
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PGY1 G&Obj 13-14
Critique their own practice in light of current scientific and
biomedical knowledge related to the practice of Ob/Gyn
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIY
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EVALUATION
Faculty interaction
Independent reading
Interaction with Senior ED residents
and Consult services
Sign-out teaching sessions
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Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Lecture presentation
evaluations
Faculty interaction
Interaction with Senior ED residents
and Consult services
Sign-out teaching sessions
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Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Portfolio evaluations
(including self,
patient and coworker
evaluations)
Faculty interaction
Interaction with Senior ED residents
and Consult services.
Sign-out teaching sessions
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Monthly evaluations
by elective course
director
End of year program
evaluation
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other health care professions.
Professionalism:
To understand and apply basic principles
of bio medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic Ob/Gyn
practice including teaching, research, and
participation in professional
organizations. To understand the
importance of personal responsibility in
completion of paperwork, case-logging,
maintenance of certification and creation
of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate cultural
differences in age, gender, and authority
roles.
To work as an effective and efficient
member of the Emergency Dept.
Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of
Emergency Med. is part of a larger
content of health care organization and
delivery.
To understand the relevance of
emergency medicine and related medical
specialist training that enhances the
knowledge of Ob/Gyn practice
PGY1 G&Obj 13-14
To offer residents opportunities in :
 instruction in biomedical ethics
 analysis of their own practice in terms of professionalism
and ethical issues
 Teaching medical students
 Mentoring in research activities
 Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature
 Introduction to writing scientific literature
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To be able to discuss issues of informed consent with
patients in the Emergency Dept.
To communicate effectively with emergency medicine
and other specialty colleagues
To communicate and work cooperatively with other health
care professionals in the Emergency Dept team including
nurses, surgical and technical assistants, and
administrative personnel.
To introduce residents to :
 Types of Ob/Gyn delivery systems
 Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
 Quality assurance and continuous quality improvement
techniques in the practice of Ob/Gyn
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Faculty interaction
Interaction with Senior ED residents
and Consult services.
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Faculty interaction
Interaction with Senior ED residents
and Consult services.
Sign-out teaching sessions
360 degree
evaluations by
faculty, fellows,
peers, patients and
their families.
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Faculty interaction
Sign-out Teaching sessions
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Monthly resident
evaluations by Res.
Director
Monthly and end of
year residency
program evaluation
Portfolio evaluations
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Portfolios including
patient and co worker
evaluations
Faculty evaluations
Gynecology Clinics 1 and 2 RotationsGOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough
knowledge of the essential basic and
applied medical sciences that pertains
to basic gynecology and be able to
apply this knowledge when making a
treatment plan.
Patient Care:
To achieve the level of independent
consultant in the domains of gathering
diagnostic information making treatment
plans, providing Gynecologic services
and procedures in the management of
common and unique surgical
procedures. To become adept at the
preparation and the prevention of
complications for female patients
requiring gynecologic services.
To understand:
 Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for Gynecological patients
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Participation in resident lecture series
Faculty interaction
Independent reading
Simulation Center activities
M&M conferences
Journal Club
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Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Lecture presentation
evaluations
To acquire skills in :
 Management of both routine and pathologic
conditions including special techniques such as:
o Pelvic examination
o Sonohystogram
o Ultrasound
o Cystoscopy
o Hysteroscopy
o IUD placement / removal
o Implanon placement / removal
o Dilation and curettage
o Contraception counseling / Family planning
o Pediatric/Adolescent Gynecology
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Participation in resident lecture series
Simulation center activities
Faculty Modeling
Direct patient care
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Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Portfolio evaluations
(including self, patient
and coworker
evaluations)
Practice based Learning:
To analyze one’s own practice
systematically and to be able to retrieve,
understand and apply scientific
evidence related to the practice of
Gynecologic issues. To be participate in
the learning of fellow Ob/Gyn residents
and other health care professions.
Professionalism:
To understand and apply basic
principles of bio medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic Ob/Gyn
practice including teaching, research,
and participation in professional
To be able to define and analyze:
Individual areas of their own practice that need improvement or
can serve as examples for others.
Critique their own practice in light of current scientific and
biomedical knowledge related to the practice of Gynecology
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Participation in resident lecture series
M and M conferences
Journal Club
Simulation Center Activities
Faculty Interaction

Monthly evaluations
by elective course
director
End of year program
evaluation
To offer residents opportunities in :
 instruction in biomedical ethics
 analysis of their own practice in terms of
professionalism and ethical issues
 Teaching medical students
 Mentoring in research activities
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Faculty modeling
Participation in resident lecture series
Working with faculty on research projects
Journal club
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PGY1 G&Obj 13-14
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY
EVALUATION
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Portfolios including
patient and co worker
evaluations
Faculty evaluations
organizations. To understand the
importance of personal responsibility in
completion of paperwork, case-logging,
maintenance of certification and creation
of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate cultural
differences in age, gender, and authority
roles.
To work as an effective and efficient
member of the surgical team
To utilize effective communication tools
in clinical practice
Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of
Gynecology is part of a larger content of
health care organization and delivery.
relevant to related medical specialist
training that enhances the knowledge of
Gynecology practice
PGY1 G&Obj 13-14
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Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature
Introduction to writing scientific literature
To be able to discuss issues of informed consent
and operative gynecologic risks and benefits to
patients and/or parents
 To coordinate the Gynecologic care with other
specialties such as radiology, medical oncology,
interventional radiology, surgery and other specialties.
 To communicate and work cooperatively with other
health care professionals on the wards, clinics and in
the operating/surgical area. The operating room team
includes, nurses, surgical and technical assistants,
anesthesiology and administrative personnel.
To introduce residents to :
 Types of Gynecology delivery systems
 Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
 Quality assurance and continuous quality
improvement techniques in the practice of gynecology


Faculty Modeling
Work with interpreters

360 degree
evaluations by faculty,
fellows, peers,
patients and their
families.


Faculty modeling
Grand Rounds lectures

Monthly resident
evaluations by Res.
Director
Monthly and end of
year residency
program evaluation
Portfolio evaluations
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OB Day & Night Float RotationGOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough
knowledge of the essential basic and applied
medical sciences that pertains to Obstetrics
and be able to apply this knowledge when
making a treatment plan.
To understand:
 Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for Obstetric patients
 To understand special considerations for Obstetrical
clinics, antepartum admission and Labor & Delivery
 To effectively manage and triage patients on a Labor
and Delivery floor
Patient Care:
To achieve the level of independent consultant
in the domains of gathering diagnostic
information making Obstetrical and Labor &
Delivery plans, providing Obstetrical and Labor
& Delivery services and procedures in the
management of common and unique surgical
procedures. To become adept at the
preparation and the prevention of
complications for Obstetrical and Labor &
Delivery patients requiring Obstetrical and
Labor & Delivery services.
To acquire skills in :
 Management of both routine and pathologic
conditions including special techniques such as:
o Vaginal deliveries
o Cesarean Sections
o Cervical examinations
o Evaluation for rupture of membranes
o Evaluation for medical complications or
pregnancy, including hypertensive
disorders and endocrine disorders such as
diabetes
o Evaluation of decreased fetal movement
o External Cephalic Version
o Management of Obstetric Emergencies
o Management of postpartum hemorrhage.
To be able to define and analyze:
Individual areas of their own practice that need improvement
or can serve as examples for others.
Critique their own practice in light of current scientific and
biomedical knowledge related to the practice of Ob/Gyn
Practice based Learning:
To analyze one’s own practice systematically
and to be able to retrieve, understand and
apply scientific evidence related to the practice
of Obstetric issues. To be participate in the
learning of fellow Ob/Gyn residents and other
health care professions.
Professionalism:
To understand and apply basic principles of
bio medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic Ob/Gyn
practice including teaching, research, and
participation in professional organizations. To
understand the importance of personal
PGY1 G&Obj 13-14
To offer residents opportunities in :
 instruction in biomedical ethics
 analysis of their own practice in terms of
professionalism and ethical issues
 Teaching medical students
 Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIY
EVALUATION
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OR cases
Faculty interaction
Independent reading
OB mini M&M
M&M conferences
Journal Club
Strip Rounds
OB simulation
OR cases
Faculty interaction
OB mini M&M
M&M conferences
Journal Club
Strip Rounds
OB simulation
Multidisciplinary rounds
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Faculty interaction
OB mini M&M
M&M conferences
Journal Club
Strip Rounds
OB simulation
Multidisciplinary rounds
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Faculty interaction
Multidisciplinary rounds
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Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Lecture presentation
evaluations
Nursing staff on L&D
Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Portfolio evaluations
(including self, patient and
coworker evaluations)
Nursing staff on L&D
Monthly evaluations by
elective course director
End of year program
evaluation
Portfolios including patient
and co worker evaluations
Faculty evaluations
Nursing staff on L&D
responsibility in completion of paperwork,
case-logging, maintenance of certification and
creation of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate cultural
differences in age, gender, and authority roles.
To work as an effective and efficient member
of the surgical team
To utilize effective communication tools in
clinical practice
Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of Ob/Gyn is
part of a larger content of health care
organization and delivery. relevant to related
medical specialist training that enhances the
knowledge of Ob/Gyn practice
PGY1 G&Obj 13-14


Introduction to writing scientific literature
To be able to discuss issues of informed consent
and operative obstetrical risks and benefits to
patients and/or parents
 To coordinate the obstetrical care with other
specialties such as radiology, medical oncology,
interventional radiology, surgery and other
specialties.
 To communicate and work cooperatively with other
health care professionals on the wards, clinics and
in the operating/surgical area. The operating room
team includes, nurses, surgical and technical
assistants, anesthesiology and administrative
personnel.
To introduce residents to :
 Types of Ob/Gyn delivery systems
 Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
 Quality assurance and continuous quality
improvement techniques in the practice of Ob/Gyn


Faculty interaction
Multidisciplinary rounds





Faculty interaction
Multidisciplinary rounds
M&M conferences




360 degree evaluations by
faculty, fellows, peers,
patients and their families.
Nursing staff on L&D
Monthly resident evaluations
by Res. Director
Monthly and end of year
residency program
evaluation
Portfolio evaluations
Nursing staff on L&D
Gynecologic Oncology RotationGOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough
knowledge of the essential basic and
applied medical sciences that pertains to
Gynecology Oncology and be able to
apply this knowledge when making a
treatment plan.
To understand:
 Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for Oncology patients
 To understand special considerations for
Gynecologic Oncology patients
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OR cases
Clinic cases
Faculty interaction
Chairman’s rounds
Tumor Board
Independent reading
M&M conferences
Journal Club
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Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Lecture presentation
evaluations
Patient Care:
To achieve the level of independent
consultant in the domains of gathering
diagnostic information making
gynecologic oncology plans, providing
gynecologic oncology services and
procedures in the management of
common and unique surgical procedures.
To become adept at the preparation and
the prevention of complications for
Gynecologic Oncology patients requiring
Gyn-Onc services.
Practice based Learning:
To analyze one’s own practice
systematically and to be able to retrieve,
understand and apply scientific evidence
related to the practice of Gynecologic
Oncology issues. To be participate in the
learning of fellow Ob/Gyn residents and
other health care professions.
Professionalism:
To understand and apply basic principles
of bio medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic Ob/Gyn
practice including teaching, research, and
participation in professional
To acquire skills in :
 Management of both routine and pathologic
conditions including special techniques such as:
o Colposcopy +/- biopsies
o Endometrial Biopsy
o LEEP and Cone biopsy procedures
o Pap smears and pelvic examination
o General floor patient care
o Evaluation chemotherapy patients
o Management of surgical emergencies
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OR cases
Clinic cases
Faculty interaction
M&M conferences
Tumor Board
Simulation Center Training
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

Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Portfolio evaluations
(including self, patient
and coworker
evaluations)
To be able to define and analyze:
Individual areas of their own practice that need improvement
or can serve as examples for others.
Critique their own practice in light of current scientific and
biomedical knowledge related to the practice of Ob/Gyn





Chairman’s rounds
M&M conferences
Journal Club
Tumor Board
Faculty Interaction

Monthly evaluations
by elective course
director
End of year program
evaluation
To offer residents opportunities in :
 instruction in biomedical ethics
 analysis of their own practice in terms of
professionalism and ethical issues
 Teaching other trainees
 Mentoring in research activities






Chairman’s rounds
M&M conferences
Journal Club
Tumor Board
Faculty Interaction
Working with faculty on research projects

PGY1 G&Obj 13-14
INTSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIY
EVALUATION


Portfolios including
patient and co worker
evaluations
Faculty evaluations
organizations. To understand the
importance of personal responsibility in
completion of paperwork, case-logging,
maintenance of certification and creation
of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate cultural
differences in age, gender, and authority
roles.
To work as an effective and efficient
member of the surgical team
To utilize effective communication tools in
clinical practice
Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of
Ob/Gyn is part of a larger content of
health care organization and delivery.
relevant to related medical specialist
training that enhances the knowledge of
Ob/Gyn practice
PGY1 G&Obj 13-14



Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature
Introduction to writing scientific literature
To be able to discuss issues of informed consent
and operative Ob/Gyn risks and benefits to patients
and/or parents
 To coordinate the Gyn-Oncology care with other
specialties such as radiology, medical oncology,
interventional radiology, surgery and other
specialties.
 To communicate and work cooperatively with other
health care professionals on the wards, clinics and
in the operating/surgical area. The operating room
team includes, nurses, surgical and technical
assistants, anesthesiology and administrative
personnel.
To introduce residents to :
 Types of Ob/Gyn delivery systems
 Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
 Quality assurance and continuous quality
improvement techniques in the practice of Ob/Gyn




Modeling by faculty
Work with interpreters
OR cases
Clinic Cases

360 degree
evaluations by faculty,
fellows, peers,
patients and their
families.





Chairman’s rounds
M&M conferences
Journal Club
Tumor Board
Faculty Interaction

Monthly resident
evaluations by Res.
Director
Monthly and end of
year residency
program evaluation
Portfolio evaluations
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
Ultrasound/REI RotationGOALS
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge:
To acquire a well-rounded and thorough
knowledge of the essential basic and
applied medical sciences that pertains to
ultrasound use Obstetrics and
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
and be able to apply this knowledge
when making a treatment plan.
Patient Care:
To achieve the level of independent
consultant in the domains of gathering
diagnostic information making obstetrical
and REI plans, providing obstetrical and
REI services and procedures in the
management of common and unique
surgical procedures. To become adept at
the preparation and the prevention of
complications for obstetrical and REI
patients requiring obstetrical and REI
services.
To understand:
 The physics of medical ultrasound
 Special physical, developmental, and psychological
considerations for ultrasound use in obstetrical and
REI patients
 Special considerations for appropriate use of
ultrasound for obstetrical and REI patients
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To acquire skills in :
 Management of both routine and pathologic
conditions including special techniques such as:
o Vaginal and trans-abdominal US
o Pelvic examination
o Intrauterine insemination
o Oocyte retrieval
o Fertility counseling
o Management of PCOS
o Routine obstetrical ultrasound including
Biometry, anatomic evaluation, biophysical
profile and umbilical artery Doppler
evaluation
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Practice based Learning:
To analyze one’s own practice
systematically and to be able to retrieve,
understand and apply scientific evidence
related to the practice of Abdominal and
Vaginal Ultrasound. To be participate in
the learning of fellow Ob/Gyn residents
and other health care professions.
Professionalism:
To understand and apply basic principles
of bio medical ethics.
To introduce areas of academic Ob/Gyn
PGY1 G&Obj 13-14
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIY
EVALUATION
Clinic Cases with abdominal and vaginal
ultrasound
Strip Rounds
Faculty interaction
Formal Lectures
Independent reading
OB Journal Club
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Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Lecture
presentation
evaluations
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
Clinic Cases with abdominal and vaginal
ultrasound
Strip Rounds
Faculty interaction
Formal Lectures
Simulation center activities
OB Journal Club



Monthly evaluations
Case logs
Portfolio evaluations
(including self,
patient and
coworker
evaluations)
To be able to define and analyze:
Individual areas of their own practice that need improvement
or can serve as examples for others.
Critique their own practice in light of current scientific and
biomedical knowledge related to the practice of Ob/Gyn




Formal Lectures
OB Journal Club
Strip rounds
Faculty Interaction

Monthly evaluations
by elective course
director
End of year
program evaluation
To offer residents opportunities in :
 instruction in biomedical ethics
 analysis of their own practice in terms of
professionalism and ethical issues
 Teaching other trainees



Formal Lectures
Working with faculty on research projects
OB Journal club








Portfolios including
patient and co
worker evaluations
Faculty evaluations
practice including teaching, research, and
participation in professional
organizations. To understand the
importance of personal responsibility in
completion of paperwork, case-logging,
maintenance of certification and creation
of a respectful work place.
Effective Communication:
To understand and demonstrate cultural
differences in age, gender, and authority
roles.
To work as an effective and efficient
member of the surgical team
To utilize effective communication tools in
clinical practice
Systems based learning:
To understand how the practice of
Ob/Gyn is part of a larger content of
health care organization and delivery.
relevant to related medical specialist
training that enhances the knowledge of
Ob/Gyn practice
PGY1 G&Obj 13-14




Mentoring in research activities
Learning the basics of study design and critique
scientific literature
Introduction to writing scientific literature
To be able to discuss issues of informed consent
and operative REI procedures risks and benefits to
patients and/or parents
 To communicate and work cooperatively with other
health care professionals on the wards, clinics and
in the operating/surgical area. The operating room
team includes, nurses, surgical and technical
assistants, anesthesiology and administrative
personnel.
 To be able to communicate risks benefits and
alternatives to pre-natal screening procedures and
incorporation of obstetrical ultrasound in these
procedures.
To introduce residents to :
 Types of Ob/Gyn delivery systems
 Methods of cost analysis and cost containment
 Quality assurance and continuous quality
improvement techniques in the practice of Ob/Gyn


Modeling by faculty
Work with interpreters

360 degree
evaluations by
faculty, fellows,
peers, patients and
their families.


Journal Club
Formal lectures

Monthly resident
evaluations by Res.
Director
Monthly and end of
year residency
program evaluation
Portfolio evaluations

