Table 1.

First version of assessment rubric items.

Medical Knowledge

Identifies the pertinent facts of a clinical case (MK 1)

Collects and records information about a clinical case in a manner that supports the development of a differential diagnosis (MK 2)

Develops multiple working Hypotheses (i.e., differential diagnosis) related to clinical diagnosis (MK 3)

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Provides a rationale for each hypothesis (ICS4)

Provides constructive feedback to peers (ICS 5)

Participates in the problem solving process (ICS 6)

Problem-Based Learning and Improvement

Asks relevant questions about the case in order to identify gaps in knowledge necessary to resolve the problem (PBLI 7)

Identifies and cites appropriate sources of research (PBLI 8)

Reflects on case and process, including identifying cognitive errors when they arise (PBLI 9)

Demonstrates awareness or insight into own weakness and limitations (PBLI 10)

Professionalism

Acknowledges differences of opinion and perspective among group members (PRO 11)

Appropriately documents work; research; or contributions to the group process (PRO 12)

0 = Pre-Emergent, 1-Emerging, 2 = Acquiring, 3 = Mastery