Table 1.

Definition of Selected Types of Written Feedback

Formative feedback	Feedback intended to facilitate improvement in 1 of the 3 competency domains of knowledge, skills, or attitudes
Specific feedback	Feedback linked to a specific statement or behavior demonstrated in the encounter by the student
General feedback	Feedback not linked to specific statement or behavior demonstrated in the encounter by the student
Positive feedback	Feedback with intent of reinforcing successful performance
Corrective feedback	Feedback with intent of pointing out deficit in performance for future improvement
Summative feedback	Feedback providing overview of student performance in the encounter without specifically referring to one of the competency domains of knowledge, skills, or attitudes
Summative “RIME” feedback	Student overall performance in individual ambulatory encounter using the USU-S RIME Scale (Reporter, Interpreter, Manager, Educator)