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 in writing of the need to attend the CAR meeting. Student attendance at the CAR meeting is mandatory.
Students are encouraged to participate actively 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 Program file. The student’s Academic Advisor is responsible for monitoring compliance with the CAR meeting recommendations.