Attendance and Absence
This policy establishes guidelines and procedures for attendance and absences for mandatory in-person sessions and clinical activities in the Preclerkship Phase, all clerkship experiences in the Clerkship Phase, and all activities identified for a course in the Transition to Residency Phase.
The attendance policy for students in the Commitment to Underserved People (CUP) program, updated 10/06/2014.
This policy ensures that all student requests for medical and non-medical leaves of absence are considered in a uniform and consistent manner.
Form to request a medical leave of absence per the Leave of Absence Policy.
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.
Form to request a non-medical leave of absence, per the related policy.
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.
Diversity Resources
A statement affirming the commitment of the College of Medicine - Tucson to diversity.
The Office of Institutional Equity oversees policies and procedures related to diversity and non-discrimination in hiring, admissions and education.
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 members to maintain such an environment.
The College of Medicine – Tucson (COM-T) is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that respects and supports all identities, including gender expressions. This policy states students ability to select a preferred first name and designate pronouns that reflect their identities. Preferred names will be used in various university systems and documents, while legal names will remain for official records as required by law. Students can easily update their preferred names and pronouns through the UAccess Student Center. Faculty and staff are encouraged to use these preferences to foster respect and inclusivity within the learning environment.
Grading and Progression
"Integrity and ethical behavior are expected of every student in all academic work," per this UA policy.
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 student may appeal a final grade for a course, block, elective or clerkship if the student believes that the grade does not adequately represent their performance in the course.
This policy comprehensively defines the ways that medical students' academic performance is assessed.
This document outlines guiding principles for the design and implementation of the preclerkship curriculum in the MD program. The faculty adopt these principles to ensure medical students will be well prepared for advanced study in any clinical discipline.
This policy outlines the principles of academic integrity and the rules governing the student honor code committee.
This policy ensures that all student requests for medical and non-medical leaves of absence are considered in a uniform and consistent manner.
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.
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.
This policy establishes the protocols and standards for students in the Preclerkship Phase who will use the ExamSoft examination system for graded and non-graded assessments, and for students in the Clerkship Phase who will use the online National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) shelf examination system and the ExamSoft examination system (during Intersessions) for graded and non-graded assessments. This policy is in place to ensure that students have efficient, fair, and positive experiences on assessment days.
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.
All student surveys must be reviewed and approved through the Office of Curricular Affairs prior to disseminating and gathering survey data of UACOM-T medical students. Local concerns with students being over-surveyed echo national concerns of student survey fatigue.
Mutual responsibilities among learners, educators and administrators at the College of Medicine - Tucson.
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.
Graduation Requirements
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 outlines requirements for graduation, enrollment in each phase of the MD program, electives, and the rural/underserved required experience.
This policy comprehensively defines the ways that medical students' academic performance is assessed.
Professionalism and Integrity
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.
Clerkship Student Manual for the Class of 2025
Clerkship Student Manual for the Class of 2026
"Integrity and ethical behavior are expected of every student in all academic work," per this UA policy.
Policy regarding fingerprinting and background check requirements for students at the College of Medicine.
This policy reflects the expected behaviors that allow unsupervised access to the Gross Anatomy Lab.
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 members to maintain such an environment.
To ensure the integrity and fairness of the grading process, this policy restricts access to course-related evaluations until after all final grades have been officially submitted and recorded.
This policy applies to all directors and coordinators responsible for the administration of any course, block, clerkship, or elective within the medical education program leading to the MD degree.
This policy outlines principles and guidelines for the appropriate use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to generative AI systems, machine learning platforms, and image recognition software, by medical students. It emphasizes ethical considerations, responsible usage, proper citation of AI tools, and HIPAA compliance in clinical documentation. Any use of AI for clinical documentation must adhere to the policies and guidelines of the clinical site and comply with HIPAA regulations to ensure the confidentiality and security of patient information. AI tools may not be used for writing History and Physicals (H&Ps) in the Doctor & Patient Course.
This policy provides restrictions on medical student use of University-sponsored educational materials including posting and distributing in whole or in part without the faculty author’s explicit permission. Students may not post or distribute any of these educational materials for personal gain.
This policy applies to all medical students in the medical education program leading to the MD degree.
Faculty are granted full use of their educational materials, except for commercial purposes or similar purpose outside a traditional academic purpose, as stated in the University of Arizona Intellectual Property Policy.
Preclerkship Student Manual for the Class of 2027 (AY 2023-24)
Preclerkship Student Manual for the Class of 2028 (AY 2024-25)
Professionalism policy and procedures for learners and faculty.
Overview of policies governing professionalism for all College of Medicine students, staff members and faculty.
The University of Arizona policy on Protected Health Information and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Additional information is also available from the Office for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
This policy establishes the protocols and standards for students in the Preclerkship Phase who will use the ExamSoft examination system for graded and non-graded assessments, and for students in the Clerkship Phase who will use the online National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) shelf examination system and the ExamSoft examination system (during Intersessions) for graded and non-graded assessments. This policy is in place to ensure that students have efficient, fair, and positive experiences on assessment days.
Guidelines for the responsible use of social media by individuals affiliated with the College of Medicine.
Policy governing student disciplinary procedures at the University of Arizona.
Mutual responsibilities among learners, educators and administrators at the College of Medicine - Tucson.
Student Safety and Security
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).
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 reflects the expected behaviors that allow unsupervised access to the Gross Anatomy Lab.
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 a variety of tools and resources for those planning to travel outside the U.S. for University of Arizona study, research, and business purposes.
The University of Arizona policy on Protected Health Information and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Additional information is also available from the Office for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
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.
Establishes policy and procedures for student exposure to potentially infectious agents and/or hazardous materials. Also known as the "needle stick" policy.
Key information for general student safety. Includes BlueLight maps, phone number, procedures, and alerts.
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.
Student Health
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 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.
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.
Establishes policy and procedures for student exposure to potentially infectious agents and/or hazardous materials. Also known as the "needle stick" 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 healthcare providers.
Technology
This policy outlines the expectations for medical student use of Electronic Medical Record systems they interact with in the clinical setting.
Guidelines for the responsible use of social media by individuals affiliated with the College of Medicine.