Surgical Outcomes Research Center (SORCE) Undergraduate Practical Research

Education Program (U-Prep)

Quarterly Evaluation
Intern Name:
project)
Quarter/Year:
project)

Tajwar Taher

Grade for Quarter: 150/150 points (no research

Autumn 2013

/250 points (research

Course GPA (grade submitted in UW system): 4.0/4.0

SORCE Internship Program Staff:

Rafael Alfonso, MD, MS, PhD (c) Faculty Advisor (ralfonso@uw.edu, 685-5568)
Sarah Jones SORCE Administrator (sbj3@uw.edu, 221-1916)
Nicole Travis Program Manager & Program Operations Lead (nicyosh@uw.edu, 543-1664)
Alex Ruiz NSQIP Project Lead (aruiz06@uw.edu, 221-3883)
Anton Manyak Survey Center Project Lead (amanyak@uw.edu, 616-6577)
Brendan Harrison SCOAP Project Lead (bjhar@uw.edu, 616-5536)
Morgan Cooley LABS Project Lead (mmcooley@uw.edu, 685-6259)
Sondra Johnson CERTAIN/PAD Project Lead (sondraj@uw.edu, 616-0474)
Yuki Aoki RYGB Project Lead (yukiaoki@uw.edu, 221-8921)
A. SORCE Research Project Work
CERTAIN/PAD
LABS/CROSSROADS
Program Operations
General SCOAP
Center

RYGB

NSQIP
Spine SCOAP

Survey

Training Accomplishments this quarter (e.g., CITI Human Subjects, HIPAA, etc. - please refer to training
plan)
Onboarding, IACUC Online and Hands-On Trainings, HIPAA Training, Asbestos Training, Pig Handling,
etc
Outstanding training items to complete in the next quarter (e.g., credentialing packet, etc. please refer
to training plan)
Surgery Hands-On Labs, Nonsterile Surgery Assistance, and credentialing application (immunization
records with TB test within past year), front desk training
B. Performance Evaluation/Grading
1. Professionalism 30% of grade w/o research project; 25% of grade w/ research project
Total Points for this category: 50/50
10/10: Demonstrates ability to work independently
10/10: Consistently responds to emails/voicemails from SORCE staff in appropriate time period
(within 24 hours)
10/10: Makes and keeps thoughtful and reasonable commitments (ie. Arrives on-time for scheduled
work and communicates schedule irregularities)
10/10: Follows intern dress code according to guidelines and represents SORCE in a good light
10/10: Models ethical behavior (i.e., appropriately utilizes SORCE resources such as computers,
printers, etc.)
Comments (please provide an example of one area of strength and one area that needs further focus for
the above section):
Although hired more than halfway through the quarter, Taj has shown enthusiasm in joining this project
and has consistently been completing the trainings. He is at the point where he is able to handle the pigs
and properly utilize reSORCE.
2. Quality of Work - 30% of grade w/o research project; 25% of grade w/ research project
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Total Points for this category: 50/50

10/10:
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Takes direction and improves upon performance

Completes work accurately as trained
Clarifies with supervisor if assignment tasks or goals are unclear
Keeps work organized & possesses good attention to detail
Applies critical thinking and uses available resources to achieve optimal results

Comments (please provide an example of one area of strength and one area that needs further focus for
the above section):
Tajs communication skills are outstanding very quick to respond to emails!
3. Quantity of Work - 20% of grade w/o research project; 15% of grade w/ research project
Total Points for this category: n/a
/10: Completes designated tasks in a timely manner
/10: Appropriately utilizes scheduled time to complete tasks
Comments (please provide an example of one area of strength and one area that needs further focus for
the above section):
n/a
4. Working Relationships - 20% of grade w/o research project; 15% of grade w/ research
project
Total Points for this category: 50/50
10/10: Appropriately uses communication channels with SORCE staff and interns
10/10: Contributes positively to SORCE and displays a pleasant attitude when working with other
SORCE staff and interns
10/10: Shares information appropriately while rigorously adhering to privacy rules and confidentiality
concerns
10/10: Works cooperatively and demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team
10/10: Open to constructive feedback and shows flexibility toward new approaches and ideas
Comments (please provide an example of one area of strength and one area that needs further focus for
the above section):
Taj has been through several in-person trainings and I have received positive feedback from several of his
peers.
6. Research Project - 20% of grade (if applicable)
Total Points for this category: n/a
/10: Preparation: Assignments are turned into Program Manager on-time and modified as
needed
/10: Technical: Followed slide/page limit, time limit, and other instructions in guidelines (i.e.
using multiple sources, correct citation format, etc.)
/10: Technical: Slides are legible, clear, and relevant to presentation
/10: Technical: Presentation delivery is comfortable, engaging, and displays appropriate body
language (i.e., eye contact, speaking direction and volume, etc.)
/10: Content: Presentation is well-organized
/10: Content: Presentation is professionally presented
/10: Content: Demonstrated good knowledge of subject matter through presentation content
and ability to answer audience questions
/10: Content: Paper is well-organized and well-written
Comments (please provide an example of one area of strength and one area that needs further focus for
the above section):

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7. Extra Credit Points Additional GPA Points (if applicable)

Total Points for this category: n/a

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