Physician Assessment - Phase I

Phase I of the program is a two-day assessment that uses a variety of evaluation methods to provide an overall picture of the physician's skills, knowledge, and physical health. Components of the assessment program include (Click each to expand for further description.):

• Practice Profile

  Every physician is required to complete a number of self report forms prior to scheduling the assessment. Including, but not limited to: practice profile tool, personal intake inventory, physical/mental health questionnaires.

• Chart Review

  The participant provides a random sample of redacted chart entries which are assessed for overall quality, organization, legibility, proper documentation, and billing/coding.

• 360°  Evaluation

  Educational tool used to provide you, the physician, with information about your medical practice through the eyes of those you work with and serve. Some physicians may not be required or eligible to take a "360° Assessment" as part of the 2-Phase assessment.

• Oral (or Written) Clinical Examination 

  This is most commonly done by way of a mock oral exam. It is conducted by a faculty member in the same specialty or background as the participating physician.

• Written Exams 

  Participants will take a number of written multiple-choice question exams created by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). The selection of exams administered will vary by examinee. Topics covered may include: Ethics and Communication, Mechanisms of Disease, Pharmacotherapeutics, and an exam specific to the participant's field of practice.

• Computer Based Case Simulation 

  Participants manage cases in order to assess their clinical decision-making and patient management skills.

• History and Physical Skills Exam 

  Participants are evaluated performing a history and physical exam on a mock patient.

• Comprehensive Physical and Mental Health Screening

  Evaluation of the participating physician's physical and mental health by way of self reported forms, physical exam and computerized cognitive screening program.

• Exit Interview

  Face-to-face interview after completing the assessment to receive feedback.

After the completion of the assessment, we hold a multidisciplinary staff meeting to discuss the participant’s results and generate recommendations for further evaluation, education and remediation as necessary.  Some physicians may return for Phase II of the assessment program.  For more information on Phase II click here.

Here is an application to the PACE Program (in PDF format)
Inquiry form to request more information.

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