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Non-Standard Training Program Policy

The ACGME grants a status of “Recognition” to ACGME-accredited Sponsoring Institutions that offer NST Programs and are in substantial compliance with the ACGME Recognition Requirements for Sponsoring Institutions with NST Program for J-1 Visa Sponsorship.

Grievance Policy

Orientation of Faculty and Residents to Clerkships (COM)

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.

Policy for Faculty Instructional Development and Residents as Educators (COM)

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.

Policy on Societies Mentors Conflict of Interest and Student Performance Assessment

Societies Program mentors at the College of Medicine – Tucson serve as both educators and mentors, often holding additional leadership roles within the curriculum and administration. To prevent real or perceived conflicts of interest in student assessment, this policy outlines specific restrictions on their involvement in grading and instructional roles. Mentors may not provide summative grades for their own mentees in the Doctor and Patient Course.

Process for Vetting Community Faculty Preceptors (COM)

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.

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 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.

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