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These Attributes of Professional Behavior describe behaviors that medical students are expected to develop during the course of their education, both in the classroom and in the community in which the educational mission operates.

"Integrity and ethical behavior are expected of every student in all academic work," per this UA policy.

The attendance policy for students in the Commitment to Underserved People (CUP) program, updated 10/06/2014.

This handbook includes the policies of the Commitment to Underserved People (CUP) Program. Answers frequently asked questions about:

Goals/Objectives
Membership
Requirements
Elective credit
Clinical and non-clinical programs
The associated Distinction Track in Community Service

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).

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. For the Class of 2027 and future classes, refer to the new Dismissal Policy (#1-103a).

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).

A statement affirming the commitment of the College of Medicine - Tucson to diversity: https://diversity.medicine.arizona.edu/college-medicine-diversity-state…

The Office of Institutional Equity oversees policies and procedures related to diversity and non-discrimination in hiring, admissions and education.

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.

This policy outlines the expectations for medical student use of Electronic Medical Record systems they interact with in the clinical setting.

Applies to approved excused absences for the class of 2025 and class of 2026 in the Pre-clerkship Phase. Effective immediately. Expires May 31, 2023

Policy regarding fingerprinting and background check requirements for students at the College of Medicine.

This policy comprehensively defines the ways that medical students' academic performance is assessed.

This policy reflects the expected behaviors that allow unsupervised access to the Gross Anatomy Lab.

This document contains guidelines for responding to requests for information about residents training.

This policy outlines the principles of academic integrity and the rules governing the student honor code committee.

Ensures that a housestaff counselor is available to residents and their families.

This policy ensures that all student requests for medical and non-medical leaves of absence are considered in a uniform and consistent manner.

A policy detailing the requirement for medical students to carry health insurance coverage.

All users (faculty, students, and administration) within and outside the University of Arizona - College of Medicine - Tucson, shall comply with the rules and regulations expressed in this Policy.

Medical Leave of Absence Request Form

Form to request a medical leave of absence per the related policy.

The constitution for the Medical Student Council.

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.

This booklet contains information applicable to students serving rotations at the VA, including policies, practices and procedures. 2012-2013 edition.

Form to request a non-medical leave of absence, per the related policy.

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. This policy states that requirement, and defines processes to ensure that it is met.

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.

This previous version of the policies and procedures governing student progress and appeals of academic and disciplinary decisions went into effect in November, 2010, and was superceded by the current policy on June 30, 2013.
The current policy is available here.

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.

A policy specifying that the MD curriculum and graduation requirements may evolve during a student's time at the College of Medicine - Tucson.

Policy on faculty titles for fellows/chief residents.

Procedures for new and continuing students to establish in-state residency. Approved by the Arizona Board of Regents.

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 4/1/2015; revision approved on 11/28/2016.

Professionalism policy and procedures for learners and faculty.

The rationale, goals and selection process for Resident Excellence and Leadership Scholarships.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Financial Aid Policy

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.

Guidelines for the responsible use of social media by individuals affiliated with the College of Medicine.

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 governing the procedure for student assignment to instructional clinical sites.

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.

Overall student code of conduct policy for the University of Arizona.

The College of Medicine has secured a group disability insurance plan through Guardian for all medical students. This plan is both comprehensive and affordable and does not require any pre-issuance testing or medical examinations. The details of the plan, including benefits, are covered in these documents. In order to obtain this plan, all students must be enrolled and in good standing. The college assesses a $12.00 fee per semester to your tuition bill (see Bursar's account), which covers your cost of the policy.

Policy governing student disciplinary procedures at the University of Arizona.

Dress code for MD students.

This policy describes how to schedule and document medical student duty hours. Rules are designed to protect patient and student health, and to comply with the latest standards defined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

This policy is intended for all student workers (undergraduate or graduate) within the College of Medicine - Tucson that have future intentions to apply to the College of Medicine - Tucson MD program.

This previous version of the policy governing the Student Honor Code Committee was active from January 27, 2010 to June 29, 2013. It is posted for archival purposes.

The current policy is available here.

Establishes policy and procedures for student exposure to potentially infectious agents and/or hazardous materials. Also known as the "needle stick" policy.

Covers student use of educational material posted on ArizonaMed Online which contains material not licensed for distribution outside our curriculum.

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 healthcare providers.

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.

To provide students with guidelines for examining patients in a sensitive physical exam.

Mutual responsibilities among learners, educators and administrators at the College of Medicine - Tucson.

Technical Standards Evaluation Policy

To ensure that incoming medical students are able to complete the entire curriculum established by the College of Medicine, the College requires that each student be able to meet the technical standards defined in this document.

This policy outlines the rules governing student transfer to the College of Medicine - Tucson from eligible institutions.