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Episode 1: An Entirely Pass/Fail Curriculum
Guest: Dr. Elise Everett
Co-Host: Dr. Christopher Morosky
Co-Host: Dr. Fei Cai
Overview
In Episode 1 of Season 2 for Modern MedEd, Chris and Fei breakdown a powerful interview with Dr. Elise Everett from the UVM Larner College of Medicine covering the controversial topic of an entirely pass/fail clerkship curriculum. The conversation explores the inadequacies of traditional assessment systems in medical education, emphasizing the need to move toward more equitable, formative, and growth-oriented approaches. It makes a case for assessment practices that prioritize learning, collaboration, and the development of a growth mindset. By shifting the focus from summative evaluations to formative assessments, educators can foster intrinsic motivation, support student development, and use assessment data to empower learners.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Pass-Fail Grading in Medical Education
02:36 The Shift to Pass-Fail Grading During COVID-19
04:11 Understanding the Impact of Grading Systems
08:14 The Role of Bias in Grading and Assessment
10:25 Reframing Grades as Developmental Tools
12:07 Inequities in Clerkship Grading
14:01 Competencies vs. Academic Metrics in Residency Selection
16:46 Implementing Effective Assessment Systems
24:14 Building a Supportive Team for Change
28:27 Challenging Misconceptions About Pass-Fail Grading
Show Notes
Dr. Elise Everett
https://www.uvm.edu/larnermed/bios/profile/elise-everett
Dr. Christopher Morosky
https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Morosky-Christopher
Dr. Fei Cai
https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/fei-cai-md
References
Highest and Lowest Physician Salaries by Specialty: 2025, Healthgrades
The Core Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for Entering Residency, AAMC
Iyer AA, et. al. Medical School Grading – Is “Good Enough” Good Enough?, N Engl J Med 2025;392:1254-1257, DOI: 10.1056/NEJMp2415777
Financial Support
Season Two of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.
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By APGOEpisode 1: An Entirely Pass/Fail Curriculum
Guest: Dr. Elise Everett
Co-Host: Dr. Christopher Morosky
Co-Host: Dr. Fei Cai
Overview
In Episode 1 of Season 2 for Modern MedEd, Chris and Fei breakdown a powerful interview with Dr. Elise Everett from the UVM Larner College of Medicine covering the controversial topic of an entirely pass/fail clerkship curriculum. The conversation explores the inadequacies of traditional assessment systems in medical education, emphasizing the need to move toward more equitable, formative, and growth-oriented approaches. It makes a case for assessment practices that prioritize learning, collaboration, and the development of a growth mindset. By shifting the focus from summative evaluations to formative assessments, educators can foster intrinsic motivation, support student development, and use assessment data to empower learners.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Pass-Fail Grading in Medical Education
02:36 The Shift to Pass-Fail Grading During COVID-19
04:11 Understanding the Impact of Grading Systems
08:14 The Role of Bias in Grading and Assessment
10:25 Reframing Grades as Developmental Tools
12:07 Inequities in Clerkship Grading
14:01 Competencies vs. Academic Metrics in Residency Selection
16:46 Implementing Effective Assessment Systems
24:14 Building a Supportive Team for Change
28:27 Challenging Misconceptions About Pass-Fail Grading
Show Notes
Dr. Elise Everett
https://www.uvm.edu/larnermed/bios/profile/elise-everett
Dr. Christopher Morosky
https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Morosky-Christopher
Dr. Fei Cai
https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/fei-cai-md
References
Highest and Lowest Physician Salaries by Specialty: 2025, Healthgrades
The Core Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for Entering Residency, AAMC
Iyer AA, et. al. Medical School Grading – Is “Good Enough” Good Enough?, N Engl J Med 2025;392:1254-1257, DOI: 10.1056/NEJMp2415777
Financial Support
Season Two of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.