SOM 7080 - Quartile Authority

Authorizing Body:

Student Performance Review Committee

Date Issued:

August 7, 2017

Last Update:

May 18, 2026

Rationale:

The School of Medicine uses quartiles to rank students for the Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPE).

Scope and Applicability:

All students enrolled in the School of Medicine.

Standard Practice Guideline:

Quartiles are calculated based on methodologies approved by the Student Performance Review Committee (SPRC).

Procedures:

An ad hoc committee of faculty and staff members will be appointed by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs & Career Development. The committee will recommend a methodology for calculating student quartiles to the SPRC.  Student quartiles must be based on academic performance. Any modifications to the methodology will be submitted to the SPRC on an as-needed basis. The SPRC has final authority on the approval of a methodology for calculating student quartiles.

Definitions:

Medical Student Performance Evaluations: The MSPE is a summary letter of evaluation intended to provide residency program directors an honest and objective summary of a student’s salient experiences, attributes, and academic performance (AAMC Guide).

Related Policies and Forms:

Student Performance Review Committees

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