Medical Student Handbook

Section 1:   Core Educational Objectives

Section 2:   College of Medicine Administration

Section 3:   Contact Information

Section 4:   Academic Calendar

Section 5:   StudentLife

  • Standards for Admission
  • Orientation
  • Parking
  • Registration
  • Communication & Identification
  • Facilities
  • Student Counseling Services
  • Student Financial Services
  • Student Organizations
  • Honors & Awards
  • Student Health & Insurance
  • Leaves of Absence
  • Students from Other Institutions
  • Planning Schedule for Med 1-4

Section 6:   Academic Affairs

  • Grading System
  • Six Year Rule
  • Attendance
  • Preclinical Academic Programs
  • USMLE Step 1
  • Late Start into Med 3
  • Introduction to Clinical Medicine
  • Med 3-4 Curriculum
  • Liability Coverage
  • USMLE Step 2
  • Academic Support Services
  • Clinical Skills & Assessment Center

Section 7:   Academic, Noncognitive, and Professionalism Review Process

  • Pre-Review Assessment
  • Formal Review Level Assessment
  • Academic Standing Committee
  • Advancement Committee
  • Academic/Behavioral Review Committee
  • USMLE Review Committee
  • Academic Review Board
  • Dismissal
  • Withdrawal

Section 8:   Professionalism

  • Professional Honor Code
  • Academic Honor Code
  • Appearance Requirement Guidelines
  • Professionalism & the Internet
  • Substance Abuse

Section 9:   Research Opportunities

  • Landacre Research Honor Society
  • The Roadmap Training Program in Clinical Research
  • Medical Scientist Program
  • Samuel J. Roessler Memorial Medical Scholarship Fund
  • Additional Research Education Scholarships

Section 10:   Joint Degree Programs

  • MD/MHA
  • MD/MPH
  • MD/MBA
  • MD/JD
  • Medical Scientist Program

Section 11:   Graduation

  • Applying for Residencies
  • Requirements for Graduation

Section 12:   Medical Alumni Society

Section 13:   Student Abuse Policy & Reporting

  • Standards of Conduct in the Teacher-Learner Relationship
  • Mechanism for Prompt Handling of Complaints
  • Educational Methods Aimed at Preventing Student Mistreatment
  • Existing Applicable National, Professional, University, and College Policies and Offices
  • Teaching and Learning Environment Incident Report Form

Section 14:   Disclosure, Background Checks, & Toxicology Testing

  • Rationale
  • Criminal Background Checks and Self Disclosure
  • Toxicology Testing of Medical Students
  • Consequences to the Student or Applicant
  • Violations Committee

Section 15:   Romantic and/or Sexual Relations Harassment Policy