1.2.1 Purpose of the Clinical-Academic Review
The purpose of the Clinical/Academic Review (CAR) meeting is to provide a forum for discussion of faculty concerns regarding academic and/or clinical performance as well as non-academic issues that are relevant to the student’s progress in the Program. Any faculty member may request a CAR meeting. Requests for a CAR meeting may be addressed at a monthly faculty meeting where student issues are routinely discussed. If it is determined that a CAR meeting is warranted, then the student will be notified by e-mail of the need to attend the CAR meeting. Student attendance at the CAR meeting is mandatory.
Students are encouraged to actively participate in the CAR meetings. After a brief summary of faculty concerns, they are given an opportunity to provide their perspective on the issues being addressed. Following a period of open discussion, the Academic Advisor (or designated faculty member) summarizes the issues presented, including relevant information provided by the student. A written summary of the recommendations, action plan, and appropriate follow-up to the meeting will be provided to the student within one week, with a copy placed in the student’s electronic file in the department. The student’s Academic Advisor is responsible for monitoring compliance with the CAR meeting recommendations.