Portfolio evaluation is an efficient and effective strategy to objectively demonstrate the accomplishment of program objectives using students’ perceptions of their academic experiences. An evaluation portfolio is a comprehensive record of the subspecialty resident’s progression and development throughout the training program. It provides an avenue for thoughtful reflection, active monitoring and subsequent realignment of the trainee’s program, encompassing all learning domains. It is a powerful tool, formulated after the CanMEDS roles framework, which will shape the resident’s learning experience and optimize the resources available to the resident during training.
The evaluation portfolio will include patient encounter and procedure logs, formative and summative written and STACER-like (Standardized Assessment of a Clinical Encounter Report) oral evaluations, and rotation-specific evaluations. Continuing medical education, a current CV and research endeavours will also be recorded in this portfolio. Personal reflection will be incorporated on a weekly, mid-rotational and end rotational basis and will be the guiding force in shaping personal objectives during each rotation.
The evaluation portfolio will be reviewed with the Program Director during the personal monthly meetings and will be formally evaluated at six month intervals.