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Medical Student Handbook

I. General Objectives of the M.D. Curriculum
II. Dean’s Staff
III. Contacts
IV. Academic Calendar
V. Student Affairs

Planning Schedule for Medical School Activities
Technical Standards for Admission
Students Financial Services
Students from Other Institutions
Advanced Standing Transfers
Student Health and Insurance Issues
Leaves of Absence
Student Life
Student Organizations
Student and Career Counseling Services
Honors and Awards

VI. Academic Affairs

Grading System
Attendance
Preclinical Academic Programs
USMLE Step 1
Late Start into Med 3
Med 3-4 Curriculum
USMLE Step 2
Office of Medical Education
Learning Disabilities

VII. Academic, Noncognitive, and Professionalism Review Process

Pre-Review Assessment
Formal Review Level Assessment
Student Progress Committee
Preclinical Academic Standing Committee
Clinical Academic Standing Committee
Academic Review Board

VIII. Professionalism Standards

Honor System
Appearance Requirement Guidelines
Professionalism and the Internet
Substance Abuse

IX. Research Opportunities
X. Combined Degree Programs
XI. Graduation

Applying for Residencies
Requirements for Graduation

XII. Medical Alumni Society
XIII. Student Abuse Policy and Reporting

Teaching and Learning Environment Incident Form

XIV. Disclosure, Background Checks, and Toxicology Testing

Self-Disclosure and Criminal Background Check Policy
Toxicology Testing of Medical Students
Licensure of Chemically Impaired Resident Physicians
Student Self-Disclosure Form (password protected)

XV. Romantic and/or Sexual Relations Harassment Policy