Policy on Curricular Change (COM)
A policy specifying that the MD curriculum and graduation requirements may evolve during a student’s time at the College of Medicine – Tucson.
This policy outlines the rules governing student transfer to the College of Medicine – Tucson from eligible institutions.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Financial Aid Policy
Electronic Medical Record Policy
This policy outlines the expectations for medical student use of Electronic Medical Record systems they interact with in the clinical setting.
Gross Anatomy Lab Rules and Regulations (COM)
This policy reflects the expected behaviors that allow unsupervised access to the Gross Anatomy Lab.
Plan for Student Performance Assessment in Years 1 and 2 (COM)
Outlines the overall system for assessing first- and second-year student performance at the College of Medicine – Tucson, and references specific policies governing assessment that exist within this plan.
Procedures for Establishing Residency Status (UA)
Procedures for new and continuing students to establish in-state residency. Approved by the Arizona Board of Regents.
Overall student code of conduct policy for the University of Arizona.
Medical Student Duty Hours Policy (COM)
Duty hour policy created to parallel ACGME standards, with the understanding that medical students are supervised in all patient care activities and do not make independent patient care decisions.
Supervision of Medical Students in Clinical Learning Situations (COM)
Governs the requirement to supervise medical students in clinical situations, including definitions of the supervising physician, levels of supervision and the procedures for such supervision.
Code of Academic Integrity (UA)
“Integrity and ethical behavior are expected of every student in all academic work,” per this UArizona policy.
Student Assignment to Instructional Sites (COM)
Policy governing the procedure for student assignment to instructional clinical sites.
Student Occupational Exposure Policy (UAHS)
Establishes policy and procedures for student exposure to potentially infectious agents and/or hazardous materials. Also known as the “needle stick” policy.
Honor Code Policy and Committee Procedures and Process for Dismissal
This policy outlines the principles of academic integrity and the rules governing the student honor code committee.
This policy ensures that all student requests for medical and non-medical leaves of absence are considered in a uniform and consistent manner.
Professional Conduct Policy (COM)
Student Progress Committee Procedures and Process for Dismissal
Social Media Guidelines for Individuals (UA)
Guidelines for the responsible use of social media by individuals affiliated with the University of Arizona.
Technical Standards for Medical Students (COM)
To ensure that incoming medical students are able to complete the entire curriculum established by the College of Medicine – Tucson, the college requires that each student be able to meet the technical standards defined in this document.
Grading and Progression Policy for All Phases
This policy comprehensively defines the ways that medical students’ academic performance is assessed.
Commitment to Underserved People Program Handbook (COM-T)
This handbook includes the policies of the Commitment to Underserved People (CUP) Program. Answers frequently asked questions about goals/objectives, membership, requirements and elective credit.
Supervision of Sensitive Physical Exam Policy
Supervision of Sensitive Physical Exam Policy
To provide students with guidelines for examining patients in a sensitive physical exam.
Preclerkship Faculty Evaluation Policy
Student Challenges of Exam Items Policy
This policy is intended to describe the process for student challenges to Pre-Clerkship high-stakes exam items and any resulting grade changes that might take place after a post-exam review.
Technical Standards Evaluation Policy
Technical Standards Evaluation Policy
This policy is intended to describe the process for students who experience the effects of infectious and/or environmental disease or disability on medical student learning activities.
Student Disability Insurance Guardian Policy (COM)
The College of Medicine – Tucson has secured a group disability insurance plan through Guardian for all medical students. This plan is comprehensive and affordable and does not require pre-issuance testing or medical examinations.
Students with Bloodborne Pathogens Policy
This policy provides the guidelines for maintaining patient safety and establishing reasonable accommodation, confidentiality and respect for a student who is a carrier of, or has, a bloodborne infection that poses a risk to patients and other health care providers.
Medical Education Research & Scholarship Data Policy
All users (faculty, students and administration) within and outside the College of Medicine – Tucson shall comply with the rules and regulations expressed in this policy.
Excused Absences for the Weekly Quiz Review Sessions in the Pre-clerkship Phase
This applies to approved excused absences for the Class of 2025 and the Class of 2026 in the Pre-clerkship Phase. Effective immediately. Expires May 31, 2023.
Dismissal Policy (Effective with Class of 2027)
This policy establishes conditions that, if met, will subject a medical student to academic or conduct dismissal from the Doctor of Medicine degree program. Note: This policy (#1-103a) is effective with the Class of 2027 and future classes. For the Class of 2026 and prior classes, refer to the legacy Dismissal Policy (#1-103b).
Dismissal Policy (Effective for Class of 2026 and Prior Classes)
This policy establishes conditions that, if met, will subject a medical student to academic or conduct dismissal from the Doctor of Medicine degree program. Note: This legacy policy (#1-103b) is effective for the Class of 2026 and prior classes. Refer to the new Dismissal Policy for the Class of 2027 and future classes (#1-103a).
Non-Medical Leave of Absence Request Form
Form to request a non-medical leave of absence per the related policy.
Medical Leave of Absence Request Form
Form to request a medical leave of absence per the related policy.
Commitment to Underserved People Program Attendance Policy (COM)
The attendance policy for students in the Commitment to Underserved People (CUP) program was updated on October 6, 2014.
Student Use of University-Sponsored Educational Material (COM)
Covers student use of educational material posted on ArizonaMed Online, which contains material not licensed for distribution outside our curriculum.
Student Disciplinary Procedures (UA)
Policy governing student disciplinary procedures at the University of Arizona.
Attributes of Professional Behavior (COM)
These Attributes of Professional Behavior describe behaviors that medical students are expected to develop during their education, both in the classroom and in the community where the educational mission operates.
Mutual responsibilities among learners, educators and administrators at the College of Medicine – Tucson.
Medical Student Council Constitution (COM)
The constitution for the Medical Student Council.
Mandatory Health Insurance Policy (COM)
A policy detailing the requirement for medical students to carry health insurance coverage.
Continuous Quality Improvement Policy - MD Program
Student Employee Access to Curricular Affairs Data Policy
This policy is intended for all student workers (undergraduate or graduate) within the College of Medicine – Tucson who intend to apply to the College of Medicine – Tucson MD program.
COVID-19 Pandemic N95 Mask Policy
This policy is intended for all medical students in their clinical rotations. All personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies are to be provided by the clinical site. If the site or learners rotating to that site require specialized PPE, they must notify Curricular Affairs (CA).
Process for Vetting Community Faculty Preceptors (COM)
This policy outlines the vetting process and requirements for community faculty preceptors who work with medical students in the Tucson area and at rural sites. Approved by the Tucson Educational Policy Committee on April 1, 2015; revision approved on November 28, 2016.
Society Mentors Conflict of Interest and Student Performance Assessment (COM)
This policy clarifies the position of the College of Medicine – Tucson when there may be a perceived or real conflict of interest between a mentee and his/her mentor’s other educational roles.
Policy for Faculty Instructional Development and Residents as Educators (COM)
The College of Medicine takes an active approach to developing and improving teaching and assessment skills of its faculty and residents. All faculty and residents who teach medical students will be offered and encouraged to participate in faculty instructional development, as outlined in this policy.
Ensures that a house staff counselor is available to residents and their families.
Orientation of Faculty and Residents to Clerkships (COM)
Attending physicians and residents participating in an educational clerkship must understand the learning objectives for that clerkship, as well as the broader program objectives of the College of Medicine – Tucson curriculum.
Guidelines for Responding to Requests for Information about Residents’ Training (COM)
This document contains guidelines for responding to requests for information about residents’ training.
Policy on Faculty Titles for Fellows and Chief Residents (COM)
Policy on faculty titles for fellows/chief residents.
Dress code for MD students.
Resident Excellence and Leadership Scholarships Policy (COM)
The rationale, goals and selection process for Resident Excellence and Leadership Scholarships.
A statement affirming the commitment of the College of Medicine – Tucson to diversity, approved by the faculty in November 2010.
Separation of Academic Assessment and Provision of Health Services to Students
Establishes policy requiring that health professionals who provide psychiatric/psychological counseling or other sensitive health services to a medical student must have no involvement in the academic assessment or promotion of the medical student receiving those services, excluding exceptional circumstances.