Student Policies

Attendance and Absence

• Attendance and Absence Policy
  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... more
• 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.
• Leave of Absence Policy (COM)
  Leave of Absence policy from the Educational Policy Committee.
• 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.

Diversity

• Diversity Statement (COM)
  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 and procedures related to diversity and non-discrimination in... more
• Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harrassment Policy (UA)
  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... more

Grading and Progression

• Code of Academic Integrity (UA)
  "Integrity and ethical behavior are expected of every student in all academic work," per this UA policy.
• Grade Appeals
  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. 
• Grading and Progression Policies for Years 1-4 (COM)
  This policy comprehensively defines the ways that medical students' academic performance is assessed. This policy also outlines processes for remediating or otherwise responding to unsatisfactory performance, up to and including dismissal from the... more
• 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 (COM)
  Leave of Absence policy from the Educational Policy Committee.
• Preclerkship Faculty Evaluation Policy
• Student Appeals Committee Procedures
• 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.  
• Student Progress Committee Procedures and Process for Dismissal
• Student Survey Policy & Procedures
  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... more
• Teacher-Learner Compact (COM)
  Mutual responsibilities among learners, educators and administrators at the College of Medicine – Tucson.
• 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.

Graduation Requirements

• Curriculum & Enrollment Policies
  These enrollment policies outline which blocks, courses, clerkships and electives students must enroll in to graduate with the MD degree.
• Grading and Progression Policies for Years 1-4 (COM)
  This policy comprehensively defines the ways that medical students' academic performance is assessed. This policy also outlines processes for remediating or otherwise responding to unsatisfactory performance, up to and including dismissal from the... more
• 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.

Professionalism and Integrity

• 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.
• Code of Academic Integrity (UA)
  "Integrity and ethical behavior are expected of every student in all academic work," per this UA policy.
• Fingerprinting and Background Checks (COM)
  Policy regarding fingerprinting and background check requirements for students at the College of Medicine.
• Gross Anatomy Lab Rules and Regulations (COM)
  This policy reflects the expected behaviors that allow unsupervised access to the Gross Anatomy Lab.
• Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harrassment Policy (UA)
  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... more
• Professional Conduct Policy (COM)
  Professionalism policy and procedures for learners and faculty.
• Professionalism Policies Overview (COM)
  Overview of policies governing professionalism for all College of Medicine students, staff members and faculty.
• Protected Health Information and HIPAA Policy (UA)
  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.
• Social Media Guidelines for Individuals (COM)
  Guidelines for the responsible use of social media by individuals affiliated with the College of Medicine.
• Student Code of Conduct (UA)
  Overall student code of conduct policy for the University of Arizona.
• Student Disciplinary Procedures (UA)
  Policy governing student disciplinary procedures at the University of Arizona.
• Student Dress Code (COM)
  Dress code for MD students.
• Student Progress Committee Procedures and Process for Dismissal
• 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.
• Teacher-Learner Compact (COM)
  Mutual responsibilities among learners, educators and administrators at the College of Medicine – Tucson.

Student Safety and Security

• 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 must... more
• Gross Anatomy Lab Rules and Regulations (COM)
  This policy reflects the expected behaviors that allow unsupervised access to the Gross Anatomy Lab.
• International Travel Policy (UA)
  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... more
• Protected Health Information and HIPAA Policy (UA)
  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.
• Student Occupational Exposure Policy (UAHS)
  Establishes policy and procedures for student occupational exposure to potentially infectious agents and/or hazardous materials. Also known as the "needle stick" policy.
• Student Safety Information
  Key information for general student safety.  Includes BlueLight maps, phone number, procedures, and alerts.
• 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.

Student Health

• Immunization Requirements (UA)
  University of Arizona policy on required immunizations of students.
• Leave of Absence Policy (COM)
  Leave of Absence policy from the Educational Policy Committee.
• Mandatory Health Insurance Policy (COM)
  A policy detailing the requirement for medical students to carry health insurance coverage.
• Student Occupational Exposure Policy (UAHS)
  Establishes policy and procedures for student occupational exposure to potentially infectious agents and/or hazardous materials. Also known as the "needle stick" policy.

Technology

• Computer Requirement Policy for Incoming Medical Students (COM)
  This policy explains the student laptop requirement, and sets the minimum technical specs for students who will graduate in 2019.
• Electronic Medical Record Policy
  This policy outlines the expectations for medical student use of Electronic Medical Record systems they interact with in the clinical setting. 
• Social Media Guidelines for Individuals (COM)
  Guidelines for the responsible use of social media by individuals affiliated with the College of Medicine.