Per Block Checklist
Use this Per Block checklist to help you prepare Thread/Theme content and delivery for each individual Block. Because Threads/Themes are in all 9 blocks of curriculum you may have multiple checklists in different stages going at the same time.
(Printable Thread/Theme Per Block Checklist)
- ☐ 6-4 months out from the start of the Block Contact the Block Directors to discuss:
- ☐ The Thread/Theme schedule (solidify specific dates and times).
- ☐ Changes to content from the previous year’s sessions.
- ☐ Updates to SLOs.
- ☐ Assessment plan.
- ☐ 6-4 months out attend the block tech meeting as necessary, to discuss any AV needs for Thread/Theme sessions.
- ☐ 4-3 months out attend the Block lockdown meeting. Be prepared to share the Thread/Theme schedule, SLOs, anticipated changes to content, and assessment plans.
- ☐ 3 months out discuss content with the Thread/Theme workgroup and assign any session development/refinement.
- ☐ 3-1 month out secure faculty to teach each session in Seattle. Work with Thread/Theme site leads on any regional faculty issues. Recruit patients as needed.
- ☐ 2-1 month out attend the 2-month and 1-month meetings to review content progress.
- ☐ 5 weeks out provide completed content in time for the materials due date.
- ☐ 1 week out work with the Block directors and develop Thread/Theme exam questions.
- ☐ During the Block
- ☐ Attend skull sessions as needed.
- ☐ Ensure sessions are taught.
- ☐ Address student concerns as they arise.
- ☐ Attend post assessment exam reviews as needed.
- ☐ After the Block
- ☐ Attend the Lessons Learned meetings providing a review of the Thread evaluations.
- ☐ Complete remediation as necessary.
(Printable Thread/Theme Per Block Checklist)
there are 9 blocks (chunks of Curriculum e.g. "Mind, Brain, and Behavior") in the Foundations Phase of the 4 year MD program.
Site Leads are responsible for leading the Thread/Theme in their WWAMI region and work with the Thread/Theme Directors to plan the block.