1. Medical Student Performance Evaluation Student Presentation 2010
MSPE FAQ
Medical Student Performance Evaluation
Student Presentation
2010

2. Who is my MSPE Coordinator?
Christiana Pironti (last names A-I)
/ x315
Steven Orkin (last names J-Q)
/ x262
Bernadette Farruggio (last names R-Z)
/ x445

3. What is the MSPE? Medical Student Performance Evaluation
Formerly known as the Dean’s Letter
Details academic history and performance
Can include personal & professional attributes & experiences

4. MSPE Components Identifying Information Unique Characteristics
Academic History
Academic Progress
Summary
Appendix

5. How important is the MSPE?
76% of program directors cite the MSPE as a critical factor in determining whether to interview a student.
Surpassed only by USMLE scores (82%).
[Source: 2008 NRMP Program Director Survey Results]

6. How do I get an MSPE? Please provide the following:
request – Required!
MSPE Info Form – Required!
CV – Strongly recommended!
1-2 pages MAX
½ inch margins
12 pt Times New Roman or Arial font
Appropriately spaced.
No tables
No all-uppercase headings
Personal Statement – No longer used in MSPE

7. When do I send my documents?
March 15 – May 1: MSPE Info Form & CV.
Evaluations received by approximately 9/1 will be included.

8. Provides time for you to review it and make any changes.
Why can’t you add materials received after 5/1 if the MSPE’s can’t be read until 11/1?
Provides time for you to review it and make any changes.
Approximately 800 MSPE’s will be written for the 2011 Match.
Ensures all 2011 Match participants have an MSPE posted to ERAS by 11/1.

9. How do I send my documents?
MSPE form & CV
Must be ed as Microsoft Word attachments. No PDF’s!
Evals
Affiliated: Sent by hospital
Out-of-Network: Generally sent by hospital. May require follow-up on your part.

10. I graduate in 11, but will not be in the 11 Match
I graduate in 11, but will not be in the 11 Match. Does the timetable apply to me?
Sort of. MSPE’s are written based on grad date, NOT Match participation date.
Materials can be submitted until 12/31, but the sooner, the better.
Once you graduate, no new material is added.

11. I’m applying to more than one specialty
I’m applying to more than one specialty. Can I have more than one MSPE written?
No. The MSPE is generic with regard to specialty. Only one is written for each student.

12. When will my MSPE be completed?
If you submit your material on time, we will generally have a serviceable draft beginning in late July.

13. When will my MSPE be sent to ERAS?
MSPE’s will be sent to ERAS throughout October, not on November 1.
Participants in the SF Match or CARMS must advise us of submission deadlines.

14. Tell me about reviewing my MSPE
request required
Requests received by 8/1 will have changes made before document is sent to ERAS
RC’s do not include Summary section
Sent via to SGU account only
MSPE format is standardized

15. What changes can I make? Factual errors Grammatical/spelling errors
Appeals re: evaluative comments

16. Not that I’ll have any, but tell me about negative comments on my evals.
The MSPE is intended to be an objective evaluation summarizing all aspects of your medical school experience.
Negative comments can be used in the MSPE at our discretion for C, F, W, and I grades.
We attempt to utilize the general tenor of all evaluative comments, both positive and negative, to determine your FRL.

17. Final Level of Recommendation (FRL)
Determined based on the following:
Core Clerkship Grades
Basic Sciences GPA/Rank
Overall professionalism during rotations and basic sciences years, as well as interactions with SGU faculty and staff.

18. Will you send my transcript to ERAS?
Yes, but you must send the following:
Transcript Check!
ERAS Document Submission Form (DSF)
Written request
Transcripts sent to ERAS beginning 8/1.
us to confirm we got your check!
Transcript updates are not sent automatically.
Note: If you’re participating in other Matches, you must send $5.00 for each ($5.00 for ERAS, $5.00 for CARMS, $5.00 for SF Match).

19. Where can I get more information?
MSPE Section of Clinical Website
OCG Section of Clinical Website
ERAS ( or
ECFMG (
NRMP (
USMLE (
Fellowship & Residency Interactive Database (FREIDA) (

20. Medical Student Performance Evaluation Student Presentation
MSPE FAQ
Medical Student Performance Evaluation
Student Presentation
Christiana Pironti
Last names A-I
x315
Fax:
Steven Orkin
Last names J-Q
x262
Fax:
Bernadette Farruggio
Last names R-Z
x445