SAE-R Mission and Policies
Mission
The Self-Assessment Examination (SAE) is part of the medical education program of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The mission of the SAE Subcommittee is to assist practitioners and residents in maintaining the highest standards of physiatric practice through self-assessment examination.
Goals/Purpose
To produce annually a Self-Assessment Examination for Residents (SAE-R) covering residency competencies as well as overlying clinical issues, that will
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assist residents by providing
- an objective self-assessment examination for clarification of learners' needs.
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a comparison of present level of performance of each resident with that of other residents throughout the country at a similar level of training.
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a stimulus for study
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practice in taking objective, written examinations and handling patient management problems.
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year to year documentation of progress in accumulating knowledge in PM&R.
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assist program directors of participating residency training programs by providing
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an indication of the training needs of residents in their programs.
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a comparison of the present level of performance of their residents with that of other residents throughout the country at a similar level of training. Note: The SAE-R is not intended to be used as a primary tool for resident evaluation or basis for promotion.
To produce annually a Self-Assessment Examination for Practitioners (SAE-P) as a part of the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program (SDPEP), that will assist practicing physiatrists by providing
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a method to direct home study and efficient use of SDPEP Study Guide material.
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a comprehensive evaluation indicating other educational needs
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an opportunity to earn PM&R-related continuing medical education credits.
The SAE-P will be published in the Academy's annual Medical Education Supplement of the PM&R, the Academy's new scientific journal.
SAE-R Special Policies and Procedures
Disabilities
Examinees requesting exam accommodation must have specific notation of the impairment as well as provide the specificity of the accommodation. A letter from the program director will need to accompany the request as the program will have to provide the accommodations while meeting the requirements for administering the test (proctoring, etc.). The written request must be submitted within three months of the administration of the examination. These requests will be reviewed and tracked by the AAPM&R Education Staff. At staff request, members of the Self-Assessment Examination Subcommittee may review the request.
Question Disputes
Disputed question(s) must be submitted in writing within one month after the administration of the examination. Examinees must submit the disputed question(s), where there are disputes, and the reason for the dispute. Members of the Self-Assessment of Examination Subcommittee will review the dispute.
Please submit all special requests regarding the Self-Assessment Examination for Residents to:
AAPM&R
Anna Meyer
9700 West Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 200
Rosemont, IL 60018
Questions or Need Help?
If you have questions or need help, please review the Policies document below for further details or contact us with questions:
Future SAE-R Dates
- 2010: January 29/30
- 2011: January 28/29
- 2012: January 27/28
- 2013: January 25/26
In June of each year, the Academy sends out registration materials for the SAE-R to residency training programs in physical medicine and rehabilitation in the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, and the Philippines.
If your program would like to participate, please contact Anna Meyer at education@aapmr.org for more information.
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