- Formative Assessment:
Faculty surgical performance checklists per immersion
Continuous mentoring and progress tracking
- Summative Assessment:
Final oral board-style exam with case presentations and technique justification
- Certification Requirements:
- Completion of 4 immersions and all online modules
- 90% attendance
- Final assessment approval
- Feedback Mechanisms:
- Daily evaluation during in-person modules
- Course improvement surveys
- 6-month post-fellowship survey on clinical application and patient outcomes
