Resources for Education
Current Students
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A policy specifying that the MD curriculum and graduation requirements may evolve during a student's time at the College of Medicine – Tucson.
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This policy outlines the rules governing student transfer to the College of Medicine – Tucson from eligible institutions.
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This policy outlines the expectations for medical student use of Electronic Medical Record systems they interact with in the clinical setting.
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This policy reflects the expected behaviors that allow unsupervised access to the Gross Anatomy Lab.
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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.
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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.
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Procedures for new and continuing students to establish in-state residency. Approved by the Arizona Board of Regents.
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Overall student code of conduct policy for the University of Arizona.
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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.
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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.
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"Integrity and ethical behavior are expected of every student in all academic work," per this UA policy.
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Policy governing the procedure for student assignment to instructional clinical sites.
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Establishes policy and procedures for student exposure to potentially infectious agents and/or hazardous materials. Also known as the "needle stick" policy.
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This policy outlines the principles of academic integrity and the rules governing the student honor code committee.
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This policy ensures that all student requests for medical and non-medical leaves of absence are considered in a uniform and consistent manner.
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Guidelines for the responsible use of social media by individuals affiliated with the College of Medicine.
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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.
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This policy comprehensively defines the ways that medical students' academic performance is assessed.
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This handbook includes the policies of the Commitment to Underserved People (CUP) Program. Answers frequently asked questions about:
- Goals/Objectives
- Membership
- Requirements
- Elective credit
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To provide students with guidelines for examining patients in a sensitive physical exam.
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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.
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Technical Standards Evaluation Policy
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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.
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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... more
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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... more
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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.
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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
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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
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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... more
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Form to request a non-medical leave of absence, per the related policy.
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Form to request a medical leave of absence, per the related policy.
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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... more
Employees
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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... more
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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.
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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... more
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Background check and fingerprinting policies for residents at the College of Medicine – Tucson.
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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... more
Research Fellows
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This document contains guidelines for responding to requests for information about residents’ training.
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Policy on faculty titles for fellows/chief residents.
MD Students
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This booklet contains information applicable to students serving rotations at the VA, including policies, practices and procedures. 2012-2013 edition.
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The attendance policy for students in the Commitment to Underserved People (CUP) program, updated 10/06/2014.
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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.
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Covers student use of educational material posted on ArizonaMed Online which contains material not licensed for distribution outside our curriculum.
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Policy governing student disciplinary procedures at the University of Arizona.
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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.
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Mutual responsibilities among learners, educators and administrators at the College of Medicine – Tucson.
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The constitution for the Medical Student Council.
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A policy detailing the requirement for medical students to carry health insurance coverage.
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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.
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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... more
1st Year
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Dress code for MD students.
Residents
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Ensures that a housestaff counselor is available to residents and their families.
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The rationale, goals and selection process for Resident Excellence and Leadership Scholarships.
Prospective Students
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A statement affirming the commitment of the College of Medicine – Tucson to diversity, approved by the Faculty in November, 2010.
The Office of Institutional Equity oversees policies... more
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Policy regarding fingerprinting and background check requirements for students at the College of Medicine.
Faculty
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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... more