1.2.1 Purpose of the Clinical/Academic Review and Support Team (CARST)
The purpose of the Clinical/Academic Review and Support Team (CARST) meeting is to provide a forum for discussion of faculty concerns regarding academic and/or clinical performance as well as non-academic issues that are relevant to the student's progress in the Program. Any faculty member may request a CARST meeting. Requests for a CARST meeting may be addressed at a monthly faculty meeting where student issues are routinely discussed. If it is determined that a CARST meeting is warranted, then the student will be notified in writing of the need to attend the CARST meeting. Student attendance at the CARST meeting is mandatory.
Students are encouraged to participate actively in the CARST meetings. After a brief summary of faculty concerns, they are given an opportunity to provide their perspective on the issues being addressed. Following a period of open discussion, the Academic Advisor (or designated faculty member) summarizes the issues presented, including relevant information provided by the student. A written summary of the recommendations, action plan, and appropriate follow-up to the meeting will be provided to the student within one week, with a copy placed in the student's Program file. The student's Academic Advisor is responsible for monitoring compliance with the CARST meeting recommendations.