Table of Contents

Introduction

Vision

Mission

Diversity

Professionalism

• Professional Honor Code
• Student Responsibilities
• The Honor Code Council

Standards for Admission & Matriculation

Educational Objectives

• Knowledge & Lifelong Learning
• Interpersonal Relations & Communication
• Professionalism, Advocacy & Personal Growth

Academics

• Biennium I
• Biennium II

Scheduling

• Years 1 & 2 Courses
• Year 3 Clerkships
• Year 4 Clerkship & Electives

Absences

• Leaves of Absence (LOA)
• Inclement Weather
• Religious Observances

Dress Code for Clinical Activities

Academic Support

• Biennium I
• Biennium II
• Academic Advisors
• Tutors
• Study Groups

Opportunities

• Careers in Medicine
• The Physician Leadership Development Program
• The M.D./Ph.D. Program in the Biomedical Sciences
• Research

Communication

• Via E-Mail
• Between Clerkship Directors

Assessment

• Accommodations
• The Grading System
• Appeal of Course Grades & Written Evaluations
• Requirements for Satisfactory Performance & Advancement
• USMLE
• Class Rank

The Student Promotions Committee

Records & Confidentiality

The Fair Treatment of Students

• Mistreatment
• Resolution of Claims of Mistreatment

Social Media Policy

• Scope & Definitions
• Official School Business
• Individual Use
• AMA Policy: Professionalism in the Use of Social Media

Health

• Requirements
• Drug Impairment
• Mental
• Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

Requesting Rooms in White Hall

Medical Liability Coverage

Criminal Background Checks

• Entering Students
• Third Year Students

Transfer

• Transferring In
• Transferring Out

Equality, Affirmative Action & Harassment

• Equal Opportunity in Education
• Discrimination & Harassment
• Complaints

Safety & Security

View a PDF of the Student Policy Guide