Resources

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.

Transfer Student Policy (COM)
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 within 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.

Student Honor Code Committee Policy [Archived] (COM)
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... more

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.

Student Code of Conduct (UA)
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 UA 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.

Leave of Absence Policy
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)

Professionalism policy and procedures for learners and faculty.

Student Progress Committee Procedures and Process for Dismissal

Social Media Guidelines for Individuals (COM)
Guidelines for the responsible use of social media by individuals affiliated with the College of Medicine.

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, 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
• Elective credit
• ... more

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

Effects of Infectious and/or Environmental Disease or Disability on Medical Student Learning Activities 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 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

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... more

Medical Education Research & Scholarship Data Policy
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.

Excused absences for the Weekly Quiz Review sessions in the Pre-clerkship Phase
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

Academic Probation Policy

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... more

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.

Military Deployment and Leave of Absence Policy

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... more

Non-Employee Orientation Booklet for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVHCS)
This booklet contains information applicable to students serving rotations at the VA, including policies, practices and procedures. 2012-2013 edition.

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

Policies and Procedures for Student Progress and Appeals [Archived] (COM)
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... more

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 the course of their education, both in the classroom and in the community in which the educational mission operates.

Teacher-Learner Compact (COM)
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 that have future intentions 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... more

Student Dress Code (COM)
Dress code for MD students.