Quality Assurance & Institutional Effectiveness
Dental Internship - Clinical Competence Committee (CCC)
The purpose of the Clinical Competency Committee for dental interns is to monitor and evaluate the performance of each intern on a regular basis, as well as track their progress toward achieving the necessary competencies for success in their field.
Purpose
Chair
Members
A faculty member to be appointed by the College Council.
Faculty members to be nominated by the College Council.
Student representative(s) to be nominated by the College Council.
Term of office
Two years (Renewable once)
Frequency of Meetings
Semi-annually and as frequently as needed.
Associated Designated Institutional Officer
Quorum
60%
Decision-Making & Voting Right
The committee adopts a collaborative decision-making approach. Every member has voting rights including students. A simple majority, defined as more than 50%, is necessary for the approval of any given decision.
Responsibilities
Chairperson: The Chairperson is responsible for supervising and ensuring the optimum implementation of a culture of quality all through the program organization, structure, functions, and operations.
Committee Member: Each member of the Clinical Competency Committee is responsible to:
Meet with and review with each intern their documented semi-annual performance evaluation, includingprogress and the specialty-specific Milestone.
Review of intern case logs must be a part of the semi-annual review.
Assist interns in developing individualized learning plans to capitalize on their strengths and identifyareas for growth.
Develop plans for interns who do not achieve the required level of competence as per the NIHS policiesand procedures.
Meet before the interns' semi-annual evaluations and advise the program director regarding each intern's progress.