Background and Aim: Academic evaluation is a systematic process for collecting, analyzing and interpretation of the obtained educational information. The purpose is that how many educational objectives can be achieved. The goal of education is creating effective & efficient changes in the outcome of this system (i.e. students), and finally, promotion of the quality of educational process. In the following study, internal evaluation in 8 educational domains of the Physical therapy Department of the Rehabilitation Faculty (TUMS) was performed.

Materials and Methods: Physical therapy Department of the Rehabilitation Faculty (TUMS) was evaluated using the opinion of the faculties, students and graduates in the academic year 2003-2005. The aim was to adjust the system according to the golden standard and community needs by using a cross sectional and descriptive method. This was done on the basis of 10 procedural steps, within 8 domains such as faculties, management, student's opinion, staff and logistic affairs, classes, library, clinics, equipments, laboratory, satisfaction of graduates and curriculum.

It is worthwhile to mention that there was no golden standard available in Iran for Physical Therapy Department. Therefore, by using the standards of prestigious universities of the world & opinion of Iranian experts, for the first time in Iran, a native golden standard was defined by the principal investigators. The results of the research were compared with the golden standard.

Results: The results of study showed that the mean of 8 domains based on SWOTs model was 76/2% which may be interpreted as a positive model. Among the 8 domains, the clinics, classes & library were rated the best (95%) and student's satisfaction was 65.3%.

Conclusion: The results of the current study showed that academic evaluation is the best indicator for representing the strength, weakness, opportunity & threats of the educational system. These results could be used for promotion, adjusting & remodeling of the academic system. 

Background and Aim: Internal Evaluation is an appraisal of abilitieshttp://mrj.tums.ac.ir/files/0allsites/wysiwyg_en.gif and potentials. The Internal Evaluation process, especially in an Educational Department, is an effective mechanism of the Departments quality process. The Aim of this research was to determine level of factors in the Occupational therapy Department and determining points of the strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the Occupational therapy department in order to improve the programs and activities after this research.

 Material and Methods: This research was descriptive and analytical study. In this evaluation, nine important factors were taken into account. These include:  1- missions statement and goals 2- managerial and organization structure 3- faculty members 4- students 5- educational course and curriculum 6- graduate students 7- educational and research facilities and equipment 8- research 9- quality of treatment. Data were collected by questioner. Results were analyzed descriptively and were expressed as raw data and percentage. Scores of 49.9% was undesirable, between 49.9% and 74.9%, and more than 75% were desirable and very desirable, respectively.

 Results: The nine above factors were scored as follows: 1- missions statement and goals (very desirable 4.06, 81.2%) 2- managerial and organization structure(very desirable 3.95, 79%) 3- faculty members (desirable 3.63, 72.6%) 4- students(desirable 3.1, 62%) 5- educational course and curriculum (desirable 3.56 , 71.2%) 6- graduate student (undesirable 2.25 , 45%) s 7- educational and research facilities and equipment (desirable 3.18, 63.6%) 8- research (desirable 3.11, 62.2%)  9- quality of treatment(very desirable 4.22, 84.4%) The score of the Occupational therapy department, as the main factor is 3.44 out of 5 that is 68.1%.

 Conclusion: An analysis of the findings of this research study led to the understanding that the Department of Occupational therapy was desirable.