Division of Nephrology

Fellow Evaluation of the Nephrology Training Program

The purpose of this survey is to assist the Division and the training program in Nephrology in their continuous efforts to improve the program. The survey is anonymous; however you are free to identify yourself if you wish. You are encouraged to discuss any observations privately with the Program Director or the Division Chief. As you know, there are other opportunities for more detailed evaluation of individual faculty members.

Curriculum

Have you read the UTSWMC Training Program in Nephrology Curriculum”?

_______  Yes       _______  No

If you have not yet read the curriculum, it is mandatory that you do so.

Does the program adhere to its objectives as outlined in the written curriculum?

_______  Yes      _______  No

If no, please explain and provide examples on a separate sheet.

Do you think that the program provides a curriculum that meets your expectations of the fellowship and fulfills its role in your professional development?

_______  Yes      _______  No

Rotations

Please rate the overall quality of the following rotations:

PMH Consult                          poor     1          2          3          4          5    excellent

PMH Dialysis                          poor     1          2          3          4          5    excellent

PMH Transplant                      poor     1          2          3          4          5    excellent

St Paul Univ Hosp                  poor     1          2          3          4          5    excellent

VA Consult                             poor     1          2          3          4          5    excellent

VA Outpatient Dialysis          poor     1          2          3          4          5    excellent

Methodist TX                         poor     1          2          3          4          5    excellent

Da Vita PD                             poor     1          2          3          4          5    excellent

PMH Continuity Clinic           poor     1          2          3          4          5    excellent

Conferences

Please rate the overall quality of the following conferences:

Monday Renal GR                  poor     1          2          3          4          5    excellent

Thursday Basic Sci                 poor     1          2          3          4          5    excellent

Friday Clin Conf                     poor     1          2          3          4          5    excellent

Tuesday Evening Res             poor     1          2          3          4          5    excellent

Please acknowledge any particularly excellent conferences: 

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Evaluation and Feedback

In the past year, did the Program Director discuss your evaluations

by the faculty with you?        

_______  Yes                    _______  No

How often?  _______________________________________

Do you feel that you received appropriate positive feedback?      

_______  Yes                    _______  No

Do you feel that you received appropriate negative feedback?     

_______  Yes                    _______  No

Do you feel that you received appropriate advice on career planning and

meeting professional developmental goals? 

_______  Yes                    _______  No

Do you feel that you received appropriate advice on stress management?

_______  Yes                    _______  No

Do you feel that you have been evaluated adequately on the following:

      a) clinical skills?                      _______  Yes              _______  No

      b) presentations?                     _______  Yes              _______  No

      c) interpersonal skills? _______  Yes              _______  No

If the answer to any of the preceding questions is “No”, please explain below or on a separate sheet.

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Future Direction

What changes in the program would you suggest in the areas of supervision and teaching of nephrology?

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What changes in the program would you suggest in the areas of supervision and mentoring of research?

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What is your favorite rotation, and why?

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What is your least favorite rotation, and why?

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Do you have any other comments or suggestions?

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Thank you very much for your help!

Biff F. Palmer, M.D.

Director, Nephrology Fellowship Training Program