Characteristic 7: Coursework and professional learning opportunities are tightly integrated with clinical practice.

The following evidence-based indicators should be used for each level of residency development. 

• Coursework, professional learning opportunities, and clinical experiences are aligned through a set of prioritized skills or day 1 ready skills

• A shared observation rubric/framework is used to assess residents on agreed-upon performance benchmarks

• Scope and sequence of coursework and professional opportunities allows residents to practice and receive feedback on skills before being applied and assessed

• All teacher educators and mentors (across coursework, professional learning opportunities, and clinical practice) effectively employ the shared observation rubric/framework to support and track resident growth

• Residents understand that teaching is an act of social justice and that examining (in)justices must inform their teaching practice

• Residents reflect on the growth and impact of their teaching practice

Level 2 residencies have an established mission and vision and have met the indicators in Level 1. Level 2 residencies are focused on creating and revisiting data-based residency goals. They are paying particular attention to institutionalizing equity and justice work, developing 3-5 year strategic and financial plans, developing program assessment and improvement systems, centering on the resident experience (in coursework and clinical practice), and developing a rigorous mentor recruitment and selection process. 

Research-Based Evidence and Indicators