2017-2018 STUDENT HANDBOOK - MSM

1 2017 - 2018 STUDENT HANDBOOK Morehouse STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017 - 2018 2 FORWARD The STUDENT HANDBOOK is a compilation of services and other information critical to Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM). It is designed to familiarize students with their rights and responsibilities as well as policies, procedures and regulations. In addition, this HANDBOOK includes useful information on community services that lend to promoting an optimum environment for STUDENT development, health and satisfaction. The provisions of this HANDBOOK reflect the general nature of and conditions concerning STUDENT services at MSM, but do not constitute a contract or otherwise binding agreement.

2 Procedures set forth in this HANDBOOK are subject to change at any time, and all programs and activities described in this HANDBOOK are subject to cancellation or termination by MSM without prior notice. Disclaimer: The information in the STUDENT HANDBOOK is current and accurate as of June 7, 2017 . MSM reserves the right to change information described in this HANDBOOK without prior notice. Changes will be posted on the schools website and made available in hard copy in the Office of STUDENT Affairs. Morehouse STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017 - 2018 3 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION To All students 7 Accreditation 7 ACADEMIC CALENDARS MD students 8 MD Rotation Schedule 10 Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences 11 Master of Public Health 12 ADMINISTRATION 13 HISTORY and ORGANIZATION Historical Perspective 15 Admission and Education 15 Affiliates for Graduate Medical Education 16 Campus Map 17 TUITION &

3 FEE PAYMENTS Finance Charges 18 Refunds 18 STUDENT Accounts 18 TUITION & FEES MD Degree 19 PhD Degree 20 MSCR, MSBR, MSBT Degrees 21 MSMS Degree 22 MPH Degree 23 FINANCIAL AID 24 STUDENT SERVICES Office of the Registrar 25 Counseling 30 Library 31 Public Safety 32 STUDENT Health Services 33 Immunization Services 34 Disability Services 34 Office of International Program Services (OIPS) 34 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION MSM SGA Preamble, Mission Statement 35 SGA Constitution Articles I- XI 36 Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences Constitution 46 Masters of Public Health Constitution Council 49 MD STUDENT Constitution Council 50 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Responsibilities of STUDENT Organizations 52 SGA Allocations Process 53 Policy on Obligating Funds by students INTRODUCTION To All students .

4 7 Accreditation ..7 ACADEMIC CALENDARS MD students ..8 MD Rotation Schedule ..10 Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences ..11 Master of Public Health ..12 ADMINISTRATION ..13 HISTORY and ORGANIZATION Historical Perspective ..15 Admission and Education ..15 Affiliates for Graduate Medical Education ..16 Campus Map ..17 TUITION & FEE PAYMENTS Finance Charges ..18 Refunds ..18 STUDENT Accounts ..18 TUITION & FEES MD Degree ..19 PhD Degree ..20 MSCR, MSBR, MSBT Degrees ..21 MSMS Degree ..22 MPH Degree ..23 FINANCIAL AID ..24 STUDENT SERVICES Office of the Registrar.

5 25 Counseling ..30 Library ..31 Public Safety ..32 STUDENT Health Services ..33 Immunization Services ..34 Disability Services ..34 Office of International Program Services (OIPS) ..35 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION MSM SGA Preamble, Mission Statement ..36 SGA Constitution Articles I- XI ..36 Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences Constitution ..46 Masters of Public Health Constitution Council ..49 MD STUDENT Constitution Council ..49 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Responsibilities of STUDENT Organizations ..52 SGA Allocations Process ..53 Policy on Obligating Funds by students .

6 54 Professional Societies and STUDENT Associations ..54 Morehouse STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017 - 2018 4 Professional Societies and STUDENT Associations 55 PROFESSIONALISM 56 Professional Conduct 56 Conduct During Examinations 57 ACADEMIC HONESTY STUDENT Integrity in Scholarly Activity 58 Representation of Professional Affiliation 59 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Part 1- Part 10 59 TEACHER/LEARNER RELATIONSHIPS 61 Teacher/Learner Compact Roles and Responsibilities 63 Conflict Resolution Council and Procedures 64

7 NONDISCRIMINATION & ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICIES General Information 66 Compliant Procedure 67 Investigation and Disposition of Complaints 68 Prohibition Against Retaliation 68 STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION 69 COMPLIANCE HOTLINE 70 LEAVES OF ABSENCES 71 Types of Voluntary Leave of Absence 72 Health Insurance/Financial Aid/ Loan Repayment 72 Returning from a Leave of Absence 73 Involuntary Leave of Absence 74 COMPUTER USE POLICIES 75 STUDENT Laptop Policy 75 THE BASICS STUDENT Lounges, Cafeteria 76 Fitness Center 77 GENERAL POLICIES AND REGULATIONS STUDENT Communication and Use of MSM Email 77 Use of Buildings 78 Child Visitors 78 Drug Free School Policy Guidelines 79 ADMISSIONS POLICY & SELECTION 81 DOCTOR OF MEDICINE PROGRAM Admission Standards 82 Technical Standards for Admission and Graduation 83 Blood Borne Pathogens 84 MD STUDENT Registration Policy 84 Education Objectives of the Medical Curriculum 85 Curriculum for the Doctor of Medicine Program 86 MSM-University of Washington Medical Scientist Program 87 Components of Non-Cognitive Evaluation 88

8 PROFESSIONALISM ..55 Professional Conduct ..56 Conduct During Examinations ..57 ACADEMIC HONESTY STUDENT Integrity in Scholarly Activity ..58 Representation of Professional Affiliation ..59 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Part 1- Part 10 ..59 TEACHER/LEARNER RELATIONSHIPS ..61 Teacher/Learner Compact .. Roles and Responsibilities ..63 Conflict Resolution Council and Procedures ..64 NONDISCRIMINATION & ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICIES General Information ..65 Compliant Procedure ..67 Investigation and Disposition of Complaints ..68 Prohibition Against Retaliation ..68 STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION.

9 68 COMPLIANCE HOTLINE ..70 LEAVES OF ABSENCES ..70 Types of Voluntary Leave of Absence ..71 Health Insurance/Financial Aid/ Loan Repayment ..71 Returning from a Leave of Absence ..72 Involuntary Leave of Absence ..73 COMPUTER USE POLICIES ..74 STUDENT Laptop Policy ..75 THE BASICS STUDENT Lounges, Cafeteria ..76 Fitness Center ..76 GENERAL POLICIES AND REGULATIONS STUDENT Communication and Use of MSM Email ..77 Use of Buildings ..78 Child Visitors ..78 Drug Free School Policy Guidelines ..79 ADMISSIONS POLICY & SELECTION ..80 DOCTOR OF MEDICINE PROGRAM Admission Standards ..81 Technical Standards for Admission and Graduation.

10 Blood Borne Pathogens ..84 MD STUDENT Registration Policy ..84 Education Objectives of the Medical Curriculum ..84 Curriculum for the Doctor of Medicine Program ..85 MSM-University of Washington Medical Scientist Program ..86 Components of Non-Cognitive Evaluation ..87 Breaches of Professionalism on Clinical Services ..9083 Morehouse STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017 - 2018 5 Breaches of Professionalism on Clinical Services 91 Class Attendance and Conduct during Exams 91 Late to Exam Policy 92 Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening 93 Background Check Report 94 Current students in the MD Program 94 Committee Review Standards 95 Evaluation of STUDENT Progress-Grading System 95 Academic Deceleration 96 Unites States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)