What It Says: This student completed a 4-week clerkship on our service. Her performance was satisfactory.
What It Really Means: Was this the short one, the one with glasses, or the one who attended every conference where food was served? I don't recall spending more than 5 minutes with any of those pesky med students...
What It Says: The student was attentive during rounds. Her fund of knowledge was average.
What It Really Means: Where's my Rolex? Did it fall into the surgical field during that last exploratory laparotomy?
What It Says: Her attitude and enthusiasm need to improve. She certainly would have learned more if she had read more.
What It Really Means: All this writing is making me hungry. Where's that steak I ordered?
