It is the policy of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix that course* directors must: 

  1. Develop measurable learning objectives/outcomes for each block, course, clerkship, elective, selective, and theme. 
  2. The course* director must map each of the course* objectives/outcomes to one or more of the Educational Program Objectives.
  3. Annually review the mapped course* learning objectives, including the outcome measures specifically used to assess achievement of each learning objective, in collaboration with the Office of Assessment and Evaluation.
  4. By program evaluation, self-assessment and/or workgroup report(s), assess the degree to which the content and learning objectives help the students meet the educational program objectives.
  5. Make adjustments as deemed appropriate. 

See Educational Program Objectives Policy.

Course* = Any component of the curriculum where a grade is earned.

Curriculum Committee
  • Original Approval Date:
    03/12/2019
  • Revision/Reaffirmation Date:
    04/23/2024
  • Current Effective Date:
    07/1/2024