Helpful Documents and Templates
Standard Documents and Forms
The documents and forms listed below include descriptions, examples of usage, and where they are typically used in the curriculum. You can sort each column by clicking on the header. This is not an exhaustive list of the materials available to you, but should help you get started.
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| Material Name | Description | Last Updated | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material Name | Description | Used in | |
| Activity Template | This Activity Template should be filled out for every activity (e.g. lecture, core cases, etc.). | July 2021 | Phase 1, 2 |
| Activity Template for DoCS | This Activity Template should be filled out for every activity in DoCS. | August 2021 | Phase 1 |
| Bingo Card | This 'bingo' card can be modified to use during team-based activities to ensure faculty facilitators do not call on the same group(s) too often. Modify for the appropriate number of groups as needed. | August 2021 | All phases |
| Blank Word Document with Logo | You can use this Blank Word Document with the most current UICOM logo embedded in the footer. | January 2023 | All phases |
| Consent to Take Photographs or Video Form | This form must be signed and collected if you plan on taking or using photos / video of patients for educational purposes. Make sure you store any completed forms somewhere secure. | December 2021 | All phases |
| Core Case Sample Facilitation Guide | This is one option for faculty designers to create a facilitation guide for core cases. These guides are crucial to ensure facilitators at each campus feel comfortable in delivering content that they may not have designed themselves. Another option is to put this type of detail in slide notes in PowerPoint. If you follow the latter option, you can also choose to print out PPT notes if you need a print copy. | August 2019 | Phase 1 |
| Cross College New Elective Proposal Form | Complete this form to propose a new course or elective. This form is required for all electives proposals submitted after 11/6/2024. Here is a link to this document. | November 2024 | Phases 2 & 3 |
| Detailed Weekly Overview Template | Use this template .xslx file to fill out your weekly detailed overview for each Block course. Modify as needed. | August 2020 | Phase 1 |
| Education and Assessment Guidelines for Faculty and Administrators (CCIA Approved) | Here is a link to this document. | March 2021 | All phases |
| Facilitator Guide for In-Person Session - Core Case | Use this document to develop your facilitator guide for Core Case sessions. | January 2020 | All phases |
| Facilitator Guide for In-Person Session - TBL | Use this document to develop your facilitator guide for TBL sessions. | January 2020 | All phases |
| Flipped Classroom Observation Feedback Form | This Flipped Classroom Observation Feedback document is used by peer educators / instructional designers when when faculty request a teaching observation. It is helpful for writing up feedback after observing faculty deliver curricular content in a flipped classroom format. It is blend of multiple forms developed by medical educators around the world. | All phases | |
| Lecture Facilitation Observation Feedback Form | This Lecture Facilitation Observation Feedback document is used by peer educators / instructional designers when when faculty request a teaching observation. It is helpful for writing up feedback after observing faculty deliver curricular content in a lecture format. It is blend of multiple forms developed by medical educators around the world. | July 2019 | Phase 1 |
| Logos | This UICOM logo is used on all curricular materials. It can be embedded into documents or used more of an ad hoc way. Other logos (e.g., campus-specific, different file formats, etc.) can be found here. | September 2022 | All phases |
| NBME Item Writing Guide | The NBME published an update to their item writing guide. This link is view only. | November 2020 | All phases |
| Patient Log Directions for Clerkship Directors and Coordinators | This PowerPoint slide deck shows clerkship directors and coordinators how to access and grade patient logs. | January 2020 | Phase 2 |
| Phase 1 Block Course Blank Weekly Overview | Use this document to keep track of how your block course will be delivered. Work with your coordinators to ensure the drop down options are correct. | July 2021 | Phase 1 |
| Phase 1 Course Report Template | Use this template to complete your Phase 1 Course Reports | April 2023 | Phase 1 |
| Phase 1 Course Report Process | Use this document to better understand the course report process. | March 2022 | Phase 1 |
| Phase 1 Course Review Process | Use this guide to help you better understand the course review process. | March 2022 | Phase 1 |
| Phase 1 Extended Absence Form | This form can be used when students are taking an incomplete/withdrawal from a Phase 1 for us to help keep track. | July 2023 | Phase 1 |
| Phase 1 Longitudinal Course Review Timing | This document serves as a guide for you to ensure timely course reviews. | March 2022 | Phase 1 |
| Phase 1 SCB Course Review Template | Use this template for SCB course reviews. | March 2022 | Phase 1 |
| Phase 1 Standardized Curricular Content Delivery Terms and Definitions | This document is an overview of the revised standardized terms for delivery types. Note that these same terms are also included on this page. | July 2021 | Phase 1 |
| Phase 2/3 Extended Absence Form | This form can be used when students are taking an incomplete/withdrawal from a Phase 2/3 for us to help keep track. | July 2023 | Phases 2 & 3 |
| PowerPoint Content Delivery Example | A PowerPoint slide deck template with the UICOM logo embedded in it. When using this template, faculty can use different styles than just the white background and black text, though we recommend they be conservative with the use of images and text when possible. The second slide in the slide deck is a conflict-of-interest (COI) slide to use when needed. It also includes a slide for communication preferences (chat, mic, breakout rooms, etc.). You can add these icons to pertinent slides to indicate suggestions for interactivity and communication preferences. | September 2022 | All phases |
| PowerPoint Timer | You can customize this PowerPoint timer to be used for various activities. | January 2020 | All phases |
| Professional Development Feedback Form | Professional Development Concerns Form | August 2021 | All phases |
| Standard Syllabus | The UICOM Standard syllabus to be used for each course, block, clerkship, etc. Check back each AY if it has been updated. | August 2023 | All phases |
| TBL Appeals Form | TBL Appeals Form for students to complete. | Phase 1, 2 | |
| TBL PowerPoint Example | TBL PowerPoint Template | November 2022 | Phase 1 |
| USMLE Content Outline (2022) | USMLE Content Outline for 2022 | July 2022 | All phases |
| Writing MCQ Checklist | This document can aid you in creating a well-constructed multiple-choice question. | November 2022 | Phase 1, 2 |