MD Program Student Handbook 2025-2026

Sections

• Section 1: Global Policies
• Section 2: Curriculum
• Section 3: Attendance & Work Hours
• Section 4: Technical Standards
• Section 5: Scheduling & Registration
• Section 6: Examinations
• Section 7: Grading
• Section 8: Comparative Performance
• Section 9: Academic Plans, Progress, & Promotions
• Section 10: Student Review Committees
• Section 11: Academic Conduct and Professional Behavior
• Section 12: Leave of Absence
• Section 13: Visiting, Transfer & Special-Status Students
• Section 14: United States Medical Licensing Examination
• Section 15: Medical Student Performance Evaluation
• Section 16: Mistreatment & Harassment
• Section 17: Anti-Discrimination
• Section 18: Medical Student Ombuds
• Section 19: Grievances
• Section 20: Moral Objections Policy
• Section 21: Conflict of Interest - Student/Industry Interaction
• Section 22: Electronic Communication & Information Technology
• Section 23: Student Travel
• Section 24: Annual Compliance Training
• Section 25: Universal Precautions
• Section 26: Blood-borne Pathogens
• Section 27: Immunizations and TB Testing Requirements
• Section 28: Urine Drug Screening
• Section 29: Health Insurance Coverage
• Section 30: Weather, Public Health & Safety Emergencies
• Section 31: Medical Education Continuous Quality Improvement
• Section 32: Office of Multicultural Affairs for Health Professions Learners
• Section 33: The Neighborhood & Houses
• Section 34: Criminal Background Checks
• Section 35: Student Organizations & Leadership
• Section 36: Statewide Clinical Campuses
• Section 37: Transportation & Parking
• Section 38: Academic Counseling & Advising
• Section 39: Career Advising
• Section 40: Tuition, Financial Aid, & Scholarships
• Section 41: Mental Health, Counseling, and Wellness