Development of a Formative and Summative Assessment System for AuD Education

Purpose: This article provides an overview of a comprehensive assessment system that documents that students have obtained the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain a Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree. Method: The individual components of the assessment system; rationale for development of each assessment; and grading criteria, outcomes measures, faculty commentary, missteps, and successes of the system are discussed. Conclusion: Carefully planned and dynamic assessments can be integrated successfully into the AuD students' program of study with generally reasonable expectations for faculty workload. It is crucial for program directors to continually assess the system used to document student learning and to make modifications based on formal and informal feedback from students, faculty, alumni, evidence-based clinical practice, and clinical preceptors.