Internal Resources
Student Policies
Policy governing acceptable use of the DocuWare document management system at the UA College of Medicine - Tucson.
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 educational needs with respect to medical practice, they should be reviewed regularly and systematically. This policy establishes that process.
This policy establishes guidelines and procedures for attendance and absences during all phases of the Medical Student Curriculum:
Preclerkship Phase: This curriculum phase of study is defined as the first 18-months of medical school with focus on the 8 basic sciences core courses, Doctor & Patient/Societies course, and the Clinical Reasoning course, including all Pathways to Health and Medicine curriculum sessions intertwined throughout the core courses.
Clerkship Phase: This curriculum phase of study is defined as the 12-months of 8 core clerkship courses, including Intersessions, Transition to Clerkships, and ambulatory medicine course.
Transition to Residency Phase: This curriculum phase of study is defined as the final 14-months of clinical curriculum, including core subinternship, electives, surgical subspecialty, emergency medicine/critical care clerkship, Application of the Basic Sciences to Clinical Medicine course.
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.
This policy dictates how changes to blocks and courses can be made in the Pre-Clerkship Phase.
Policy designating the responsibilities of clerkship directors, coordinators, and site directors/preceptors to regularly meet.
Policy governing changes to individual clerkships/courses. Identifies types of changes that require (and do not require) prior approval before implementation by directors.
"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
The schedule for retaining and disposing of various official record types. Policy set by UA Records Management & Archives.
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 employees' primary commitment to the University.
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 special permission from a faculty member's Department Head or Dean is required. This policy applies to all COM faculty members, whether full- or part-time.
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).
A policy specifying that the MD curriculum and graduation requirements may evolve during a student's time at the College of Medicine - Tucson.
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.
Institutional Policy on Sponsoring H-1B Visas for Trainees in Residency and Fellowship Programs
This policy provides guidelines for a block/course director in consultation with the Exam Review Subcommittee of the Tucson Educational Policy Committee to conduct an item analysis of multiple-choice items (MCIs) on high-stakes exams. These guidelines ensure a consistent practice for managing MCI outcomes across blocks and courses.
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.
Explanation of the policy locking access to College of Medicine workstations following 20 minutes of inactivity.
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.
This policy is intended to protect medical student confidentiality and provides restrictions on requests for and use of College of Medicine – Tucson (COM-T) undergraduate Medical Education Data for research and program improvement purposes. Data requests must be submitted to and approved by the Accreditation & Analytics Office. Medical Education Data must be used in a manner that protects student confidentiality.
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.
This policy outlines options for medical students in the Preclerkship Phase who require parental leave. This policy takes effect beginning in Academic Year 2024–25 with the classes of 2027 and 2028.
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.
Policy for expeditious review of titles for administrators.
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.
The University Handbook for Appointed Personnel (UHAP) policy governing the awarding of emeritus status to faculty.
Policy on faculty titles for fellows/chief residents.
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.
Policy governing sabbatical leave for tenured or continuing faculty. From the University Handbook for Appointed Personnel.
This policy establishes parameters for student workload during the Preclerkship Phase.
Note: This policy is effective with the Classes of 2027 and 2028 beginning July 22, 2024.
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.
This National Institutes of Health (NIH) policy ensures that the public has access to the published results of NIH funded research.
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.
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.
These policies describe the process for student performance assessment, and for the evaluation and review of curricular content.
1/26/2022 - It is charged with assuring the highest standards of quality for the educational program leading to the M.D. degree; advancing educational goals; monitoring that accreditation standards are met; and working to assure an excellent, coordinated, integrated, and consistent course of instruction for the preparation of future physicians.
This policy states that students at the College of Medicine - Tucson must complete blocks in the defined, sequential order.
Lists the subcommittees under the Tucson Educational Policy Committee, and the membership and responsibilities of each.