Faculty and Staff Policies
Medical Student Education (COM)
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These policies describe the process for student performance assessment, and for the evaluation and review of curricular content.
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The MD curriculum is designed through educational principles that are distinctive to the program. This faculty adopt these principles to ensure medical students will be well prepared for advanced study in any clinical discipline.
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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...
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This policy dictates how changes to blocks and courses can be made in the Pre-Clerkship Phase.
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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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Policy governing changes to individual clerkships/courses. Identifies types of changes that require (and do not require) prior approval before implementation by directors.
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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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The Educational Competencies and Educational Program Objectives for the ArizonaMed program serve as the broad template upon which all other curricular goals and processes are defined. To ensure these objectives reflect the most current...
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Lists the subcommittees under the Tucson Educational Policy Committee, and the membership and responsibilities of each.
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Policy designating the responsibilities of clerkship directors, coordinators, and site directors/preceptors to regularly meet.
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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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Defines the Tucson Educational Policy Committee (TEPC) as a standing subcommittee of the Educational Policy Committee. Outlines the general functions, leadership and membership rules, oversight responsibilities, and other concerns of this...
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This policy states that students at the College of Medicine – Tucson must complete blocks in the defined, sequential order.
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Policy governing the procedure for student assignment to instructional clinical sites.
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Mutual responsibilities among learners, educators and administrators 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...
Faculty Affairs (COM)
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Department of Anesthesiology Mentoring Plan (COM)
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This Conflict of Commitment policy is promulgated to direct College of Medicine – Tucson faculty and their supervisors how much professional absence is permitted, when and whether accrued vacation leave must be used for such absences, and when...
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Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Mentoring Plan (COM)
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Lists all faculty titles in the College of Medicine and gives descriptions of each title and track.
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Official guidelines for Promotion and Tenure at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
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Guidelines for formatting your CV per the College of Medicine.
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Policy on faculty titles for fellows/chief residents.
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Policy for expeditious review of titles for administrators.
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This document contains the complete and official body of policies for the governance and operation of the Arizona University System. Chapter 6 of the policy manual addresses personnel policy, including the conditions of faculty service.
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Department of Radiation Oncology Mentoring Plan (COM)
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Guidelines for the responsible use of social media by individuals affiliated with the College of Medicine.
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Department of Neurology Mentoring Plan
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Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science Mentoring Plan
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Department of Psychiatry Mentoring Plan
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Department of Medical Imaging Mentoring Plan
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Department of Surgery Mentoring Plan
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Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine Mentoring Plan (COM)
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Department of Physiology Mentoring Plan (COM)
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Department of Pharmacology Mentoring Plan (COM)
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Department of Pediatrics Mentoring Plan (COM)
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Department of Pathology Mentoring Plan (COM)
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Mentoring Plan (COM)
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Mentoring Plan (COM)
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Department of Medicine Mentoring Plan (COM)
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Department of Immunobiology Mentoring Plan (COM)
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Department of Emergency Medicine Mentoring Plan (COM)
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Policies and procedures governing faculty track changes.
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These Bylaws provide procedures by which the faculty committees of the College of Medicine, Tucson will function.
Revised May, 2020.
Human Resources (UA)
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Policy on smoking and the use of tobacco products on University of Arizona campuses. Applies to students, staff, faculty and visitors. Effective 8/25/2014.
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The University of Arizona is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. This policy defines discrimination and harrassment, and explains the obligations of the UA and all employees, students, and other community...
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The rules governing faculty appointments and its relation to tenure eligibility, per the University Handbook for Appointed Personnel (UHAP).
Information Technology (COM)
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The schedule for retaining and disposing of various official record types. Policy set by UA Records Management & Archives.
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Policy governing acceptable use of the DocuWare document management system at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson.
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Explanation of the policy locking access to College of Medicine workstations following 20 minutes of inactivity.
Vice President for Research (UA)
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Outlines the position of the University of Arizona on Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) compliance with FDA 21 CFR 11 requirements.
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University of Arizona Human Subjects Protection Program Investigator Manual.
Faculty Affairs (UA)
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The "Statement on Professional Conduct" adopted by the Faculty Senate on January 4, 1971. Although the statement refers most often to faculty members, its principles also apply to administrative and professional personnel.
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Policy governing sabbatical leave for tenured or continuing faculty. From the University Handbook for Appointed Personnel.
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The University Handbook for Appointed Personnel (UHAP) policy governing annual faculty performance reviews.
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The University Handbook for Appointed Personnel (UHAP) policy governing the awarding of emeritus status to faculty.
Banner – University Medicine
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This policy requires all UAHN health care personnel to receive a flu shot by January 31, 2014, or take other specific measures when in patient areas. Applies to physicians, residents, fellows, temporary workers, trainees, volunteers, students,...
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This security management plan is relevant to students doing rotations at the University of Arizona Medical Center – South Campus, as well as to UA and College of Medicine employees working at this and related off-site locations.
This plan...
Graduate Medical Education (COM)
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This document contains guidelines for responding to requests for information about residents’ training.
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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.
Financial Services Office (UA)
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Financial Services Office policy providing guidelines and restrictions for cases in which relocation costs are necessary for an individual to accept employment with the University.
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The Interim International Travel Policy of the University of Arizona applies to students, faculty and staff.
Also see the International Travel Registration and Resources Portal, which provides...
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The main source of policies and procedures from the University of Arizona Financial Services Office.
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The main source of policies and procedures from Procurement and Contracting Services (PACS) in the University of Arizona Financial Services Office.
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The main source of PCard policies and procedures from Procurement and Contracting Services (PACS) at the University of Arizona Financial Services Office.
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This policy requires the approval of the University Contracting Office on all contracts with outside vendors/service providers.
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This policy specifies a list of University-approved caterers.
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This policy states how office furniture is categorized, and should be purchased.
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This policy defines the procedures for purchasing, installing, altering and removing physical phones and phone/wireless services.
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This policy defines the roles and responsibilities of PCard holders.
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The procedure for training PCard holders.
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PCard enhancements can add permissions to make purchases for purposes, products and services that are normally disallowed. This policy defines available enhancements.
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This policy defines the procedures to be followed in the event of fraudulent activity on PCard accounts.
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This policy explains "pyramiding" or fragmenting PCard purchases, and explicitly disallows the practice.
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This policy states the requirements for purchase orders.
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These procedures have been developed to provide guidelines to departments for the purchase and charges for supplemental communication plans with service providers external to the University. These plans include mobile phones, pagers, data lines,...
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Policies governing payroll, including segregation of duties and paychecks.
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Travel policies from the Financial Services Travel Office.
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Policy stating the procedure for requisitioning funds for purchases of supplies, equipment or services.
Faculty and Instructional Development
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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...
College of Medicine – Phoenix
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Policies of the College of Medicine - Phoenix regarding the scheduling and use of conference rooms, meeting rooms, and teaching space.
Research Administration (UAHS)
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This guidance offers support to researchers who must register and report clinical research trials to ClinicalTrials.gov, a database of clinical research trials conducted in the United States and around the world.
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This policy defines available core services for research, and establishes the requirements for researchers to access these services.
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A policy memo specifying the indirect cost (IDC) rate for clinical studies performed on campus.
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Guidelines designed to assist Principal Investigators in identifying the appropriate indirect cost (F&A) rate for their research.
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A policy memo stating the circumstances in which indirect cost (F&A) waivers may be granted, and the process for requesting such a waiver.
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This National Institutes of Health (NIH) policy ensures that the public has access to the published results of NIH funded research.
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These guidelines (revised September 2010) were established to comply with an Arizona Board of Regents mandate to improve space utilization and meet all accreditation requirements for space. They are applicable to all facilities associated with...
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Official guidelines for Continuing Status and Promotion at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
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Guidelines for formatting your CV per the University of Arizona, with annotations specific to the College of Medicine. Updated 3/3/2015.
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Policy governing requests for transfer from non-tenure-eligible tracks to tenure-eligible tracks.
University Campus
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Background check and fingerprinting policies for residents at the College of Medicine – Tucson.
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"At the conclusion of the residency, or at any time a resident terminates his/her participation in the residency program prior to graduation, the program director will prepare a summative letter, which outlines to what extent the resident has...
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The rules governing the initiation, hearing and appeals processes for residents.
Responsible Conduct of Research (UA)
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The University of Arizona policy on Protected Health Information and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Additional information is also available from...
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This policy establishes principles and procedures designed to prevent the University's financial interests, or the personal financial interests of key University officials, from influencing research at the University of Arizona.
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The University of Arizona encourages its faculty and staff to apply their professional expertise in public, community and outside professional pursuits. This policy is designed to ensure that these external activities do not conflict with...
Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR)
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Policies regarding grievance procedures and whistleblowing protections for appointed personnel. From the University Handbook for Appointed Personnel.
Human Resources (UAHS)
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The main policy website for classified staff from the University of Arizona Division of Human Resources.
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The University Handbook for Appointed Personnel (UHAP) is the primary source of policies related to appointed personnel at the University of Arizona.
Financial Aid (COM)
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The main source of policies relating to student employees at the University of Arizona.
Student Affairs (COM)
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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...
Communications
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This agreement specifies faculty, staff and student roles in protecting sensitive data while using UA COM-T Workplace by Facebook.
Curricular Affairs
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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 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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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...
University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS)
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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.