MD Students

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

This policy outlines the conditions under which students may receive full or partial refunds upon withdrawal or dismissal, including stipulations for credit-earning, disability insurance charges, and federal financial aid repayment in accordance with Title IV regulations. Students may receive a full refund if they withdraw/are dismissed before the refund drop date. Students may receive a partial refund if they complete one (1) unit of credit and drop all remaining units by the refund drop date of their planned enrollment for the semester.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

This policy prohibits dual relationships where Health Professionals both provide Healthcare Services to medical students and participate in those same students’ academic assessment or promotion decisions, with exceptions for large class lectures and emergency care situations.

This policy requires that all medical students must complete mask fit testing before beginning clinical rotations, with clinical sites providing standard personal protective equipment and specialized accommodations available for religious or medical needs. Students requiring accommodation must notify the Office of Curricular Affairs at least 6 weeks prior to scheduled fit testing, and those who miss scheduled testing must complete it on their own time and at their own expense.