Policy on Examination Review

During both group and individualized exam review sessions, all personal belongings, including bags, outerwear, and electronic devices must be stored in a secure location outside of the room. Prohibited electronic devices include but are not limited to: laptops, cell/smart phones, watches, tablets, iPods, MP3 players, headphones, cameras, digital or tape recorders, and any other devices that are capable of transmitting or recording information. Food items are not permitted. Any other items identified by the Integrated Learning Team as having the potential to undermine exam security will be confiscated, or the student will be instructed to secure the item in another location. Students are permitted to bring their Hofstra ID, a sweater or sweatshirt, and a beverage.

Group Exam Review Sessions:

Students may review their final essay, structure, and post-encounter examinations during optional, proctored, group exam review sessions organized by the Integrated Learning Team.

During group exam review sessions, students are not permitted to remove the examination from the secure environment. Note taking will only be permitted on the provided error analysis worksheet. Students may take notes on the error analysis worksheet for process improvement purposes but may not attempt to duplicate test items in any way. The Integrated Learning Team reserves the right to spot-check error analysis worksheets to ensure that the security of the examination is not compromised.

Students are not permitted to take a break from the group exam review session.

Individualized Appointments:

Students may request to review their final essay, structure, post-encounter examinations, as well as their clinical skills videotapes and checklists by individual appointment by contacting the appropriate course or component administrator. Students may request that individual appointments take place with a course director or faculty member present. Students must review their videotapes and checklists in the presence of a clinical faculty member. Individualized appointments will be limited to 90 minutes.

During individualized exam review sessions, students are not permitted to remove the examination from the secure environment. Note taking will only be permitted on the provided error analysis worksheet. Students may take notes on the error analysis worksheet for process improvement purposes but may not attempt to duplicate test items in any way. The Integrated Learning Team reserves the right to spot-check error analysis worksheets to ensure that the security of the examination is not compromised.

Students may review their short essay examinations by individual appointment via the Clinical Experiences Team.

• For clinical skill assessments, students may request to meet with a faculty member to discuss their overall performance but will not be permitted to review their videotapes, checklists, or post-encounter questions. Individualized appointments will be limited to 90 minutes.
• For the Surgery written exam and clinical skill exams, students may request to meet with a faculty member to discuss their overall performance, but will not be permitted to review their short answers, videotapes, checklists, or post-encounter questions as these summative exams are repeated throughout the academic year. Individualized appointments will be limited to 90 minutes.

During individualized exam review sessions, students are not permitted to remove the examination from the secure environment. Note taking will only be permitted on the provided error analysis worksheet. Students may take notes on the error analysis worksheet for process improvement purposes but may not attempt to duplicate test items in any way. The Clinical Experiences Team reserves the right to spot check error analysis worksheets to ensure that the security of the examination is not compromised.

The above procedures and guidelines regarding examination reviews are subject to change at the discretion of the School.