Utility of a professionalism assessment form activity: A survey of students and teaching assistants

ObjectiveTo seek student and teaching assistant (TA) perceptions of a professionalism assessment form (PAF) activity.MethodsOnline Qualtrics surveys distributed to first (PY1) through third year (PY3) students and TAs.ResultsA total of 68.6% (N = 334) PY1–3 students completed the survey. Approximately, 51% reported the PAF “not very useful” but 90% reported feedback given by their TA as “useful.” In all, 81.1% (n = 43) TAs completed the TA survey. TAs provided the most feedback on confidence (81.4%) and communication (72.1%). Overall, 70.4% of students and 88.4% of TAs suggested continuing the activity.ConclusionsThe PAF activity was positively perceived. Respondents found SMART goals and TA feedback as the most beneficial aspects of the activity.