Challenging the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
Background
In accordance with LCME Element 11.6, all medical students have the right to challenge their educational records with regard to the accuracy of the content. This policy addresses this right for students in the MD program wishing to challenge the accuracy of content within the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
Policies
Challenges to the accuracy of the biographical section of the MSPE or the information about research, leadership, and extracurricular activities are made directly to the Assistant Dean of Career Counseling.
Challenges to the narrative comments and competency determinations included in the MSPE are addressed by the procedures for Contesting Individual Assessments.
A student who has substantive concerns regarding the tone and/or accuracy of their MSPE may submit a written request for review to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, with the specific concerns noted. The request must be submitted by September 1 of the academic year of graduation, or seven calendar days from the point at which the MSPE becomes available, whichever comes later. An ad hoc committee will review the draft MSPE with the noted concerns and, if warranted, revise the MSPE. The review committee’s decision and any MSPE revisions will be conveyed in writing to the student. The decision of the review committee is final.
Last approved on November 7, 2022