Allopathic Medicine Student Handbook 2024-2025

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NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 200
Appendix 199
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Handbook 198
Reservation of Power 197
Tuition, Fees, and Expenses 196
Leave of Absence Policy 196
Exam Attendance Policy 195
Unexpected Absences 194
Excused Absences 194
Attendance Policy 194
Setting-Specific Clothing Standards 193
Dress Code 193
Professional Personal Appearance Policy 193
C. Academic Probation 191
B. Good Standing 191
A. Satisfactory Academic Progress 191
Academic Standing and Due Process Policies and Procedures 190
Referral Process for Core Competency Deficiencies of Interpersonal and Communication Skills and Ethics and Professionalism 189
Policies for Unsatisfactory Performance of Core Competencies 188
Graduation Requirements 188
Academic Remediation 188
Program Policies 188
Grade Disputes 187
Grades 187
NSU Grades and Transcript 187
Academic Evaluation and the Competency-Based Grading System 187
Academic Calendar and University Holidays 186
Academic Affairs 186
Withdrawal from the College 186
Withdrawal from a Course 186
Drop/Add Period 186
Tuition Refund Policy—M.B.S. Program Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 186
Financial Counseling 185
Academic Counseling 185
Personal Counseling 185
Counseling Services for Students 185
M.B.S. Student Well-Being 185
Behavioral and Social Attributes 184
Sensory 184
Visual 184
Strength and Mobility 184
Motor Skills 184
Interpersonal Communication 184
Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities 183
M.B.S. Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 183
Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program 183
Tuition, Fees, and Expenses 183
Duty Hours Policy 182
Industry Relations Policy 181
Prohibited Use of IT 180
Social Media Policy 180
Email Policy 179
Personal Devices 179
NSU-Issued iPads and Laptop Computers 177
Information Technology (IT) Policies 176
Workers’ Compensation 176
Students with Blood-Borne and Airborne Infections 175
Risk of Exposure, Encouraged Disability Insurance, and Mandatory Medical Insurance 173
Education and Training 172
Students with Communicable Diseases 170
Policy on Communicable Diseases 170
Health Screening 170
M.D. Program Policy on Immunizations 169
Mandatory Student Reporting of Positive Drug Test Results 169
Policy on Substance Abuse 169
Failure to Complete Assigned Peer Feedback 168
Medical Student Peer Feedback Completion Policy 168
Failure to Complete Assigned Evaluations 168
Quality of Student Responses 168
Confidentiality of all Student Responses 167
Mandatory Completion 167
Our Values 167
Evaluation Completion Policy 167
Attendance/Severe Weather Policy 166
Absences for Religious Holidays 166
Fourth-Year Interview Absences 166
Absences for Health Services 166
Planned Absences 166
Clerkship Unexpected Absences 165
Preclerkship Unexpected Absences 165
Excused Absences 165
Attendance Policy 164
Personal Grooming and Appearance Guidelines 164
Setting Specific Clothing Standards 163
Dress Code 163
Professional Personal Appearance Policy 162
Grade Challenge/Grievance Process 162
N. Conflict of Interest/Recusal/Scope of Review 161
M. Probation After Successful Appeal of Dismissal 161
L. Withdrawal 160
K. Due Process/Appeal Procedures 159
J. Dismissal 158
I. Suspension 158
H. Removal of Academic Probation 158
G. Remediation 157
F. Additional Academic Concerns 157
E. Isolated Deficiency 157
D. Academic Probation 157
C. Leave from Studies 154
B. Good Standing 153
A. Satisfactory Academic Progress 153
Academic Standing and Due Process Policies and Procedures 152
Academic Standards for Students Who Hold Leadership Positions in NSU MD or NSU 151
Academic Remediation 150
Policies for Unsatisfactory Performance 150
Curricular Requirements for M.D. Degree 149
Promotion 149
Promotion and Graduation Standards 149
10. False Claims 149
9. Retaliation 148
8. Confidentiality 148
7. Appeals Process 148
6. Procedure for Handling Complaints of Student Abuse 147
5. Actions if Any Students Believe They Have Been Abused or Mistreated 146
4. Policy’s Objectives 146
3. Unprofessional and Abusive Behaviors 145
2. Responsibilities of Teachers and Learners 145
1. Preamble 145
Student Mistreatment Policy 145
Code of Academic and Professional Conduct for Students in NSU MD 144
Responsibilities of Teachers and Learners 143
Standards of Conduct for Students 142
NSU MD Policies 142
Health Professions Division Information and Policies 142
University Policies 141
Request to Amend Contents of Student Education Records 140
Policy on Student Education Records 140
Student Academic Files 139
USMLE Step 2 Examination 139
USMLE Step 1 Examination 138
United States Medical Licensing Exams (USMLE) Policy 138
Policy on Recusal from Academic Evaluation of Students by Faculty Members 136
Process for Requesting an Alternative Site Assignment 136
Monitoring Compliance with Supervision Policies 135
Levels of Supervision 134
Responsibility of (On-site) Supervising Faculty Members 134
Responsibility of Course and Clerkship Directors 134
Principles and Procedures on Student Supervision in Clinical Settings 134
Background 133
Student Supervision in Clinical Settings 133
Class Standing and Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) 133
Grade and Competency Reports 133
Required Formative Assessments 132
Examinations 132
Narrative Assessment of Student Performance 131
NSU MD Assessments 131
Fail and In Progress Grades in Permanent Student Records 131
Timing of Formative Feedback 131
Remediation of Summative Assessments 130
Determination of Grades for Clerkships and Electives 129
Timing of Formative Feedback 129
Remediation of Summative Assessments 129
Reporting of Points 129
Determination of Grades for Preclerkship Blocks/Courses 128
Grades 127
NSU MD Grades and Transcript 127
NSU MD General Competencies 127
Blocks, Courses, and Clerkships 126
Academic Evaluation and the Competency-Based Grading System 126
Academic Calendar, University Holidays, and Medical Student Schedule Commitments 125
Academic Affairs 125
Academic Accommodation(s) Appellate Process and Guidelines 124
Students with Disabilities 123
Background Checks/Continuing Duty to Disclose 122
Technical (Nonacademic) Standards for Admission 121
Introduction 120
NSU MD Technical Standards 120
Contact Information for Accrediting and Governing Agencies 119
Parking and Traffic Policies 118
In Emergency Situations 118
Emergency, Hurricane, and Severe Weather Procedures 118
NSU Public Safety Services 118
Ziff Health Care Center: Comprehensive, On-Campus Health Care Options 117
NSU Student Medical Center 116
Matriculation Policies 116
Tuition Refund Policy 115
Financial Counseling 115
Academic Counseling 112
Professionals Resource Network (PRN) 111
Personal Counseling 110
Counseling Services for Students 110
Medical and M.B.S. Student Well-Being 109
Professional Staff 109
Office of Student Affairs Overview 108
Focusing on Medical Student Success and Wellness 108
Office of Student Affairs 108
Medical Library 107
Glossary of Terms 105
Vision and Values 104
Mission 104
Mission, Vision, and Values 104
Introduction 103
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine 103
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine 101
College-Specific Policies and Procedures 101
Visits to Other Institutions 100
Visitors 100
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 100
Opt-Out Required 100
Student Insurance Requirement 99
Student Employment 99
Student Assistance Program 98
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 97
Security Checks 97
Return of University Property 97
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 96
Photographs and Recordings 96
Parking Lot/Garage 96
Notices, Messages, and Posters 95
Email 95
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 95
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 95
Dress Code 95
Urine Drug Screen 94
Immunization Requirements 93
Certificate of Physical Examination 93
Health Forms Requirements 93
Background Checks 92
Acceptance of Professional Fees 92
HPD Policies and Procedures 92
Student Lounge/Student Area 91
Computer Laboratories 91
Lost and Found 91
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 90
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library 88
Short-Term Preloans 88
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 87
Charges and Payments 87
Building Hours 87
Health Professions Division 87
Health Professions Division 85
Division-Specific Policies and Procedures 85
Accreditation 84
Colleges and Academic Units 84
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 83
Wireless Networking 83
University Libraries 83
Tutoring and Testing Center 82
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 82
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 82
SharkPrint 82
SharkCard Services 81
Shark Dining Services 81
One-Stop Shop 80
Office of University Housing 80
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 80
Office of the University Registrar 80
Office of the University Bursar 80
Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement 79
Office of Student Disability Services 79
Office of Student Conduct 79
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 79
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 78
Office of Residence Life 78
Office of Recreation and Wellness 78
Office of Pre-Health 78
Office of International Affairs 77
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 77
Office of Financial Aid 77
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 76
NSU Public Safety Department 75
Student Medical Center 75
NSU Health 75
NSU Athletics 74
NSU Alumni Association 74
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 73
Mako Media Network 73
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 73
Center for Academic and Professional Success 72
Campus Shuttle 72
Bookstore 72
ATMs 72
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 72
E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure 71
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 66
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 66
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 65
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 63
D.3 Judicial Conference 60
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 60
D.1 Introduction 57
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 57
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 55
B.48 Worthless Checks 55
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 55
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 55
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 54
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 54
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 54
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 54
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 54
B.40 Stalking 54
B.39 Solicitation 53
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 53
B.37 Retaliation 53
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 53
B.35 Requests or Orders 53
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 52
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 52
B.32 Plagiarism 52
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 52
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 51
B.29 Noise 51
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 51
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 51
B.26 Lake Swimming 51
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 50
B.24 Identification Cards 50
B.23 Health and Safety 50
B.22 Hazing 49
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 49
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 49
B.19 Guests 49
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 48
B.17 Fire 48
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 48
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 47
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 47
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 47
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 46
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 46
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 46
B.9 Dangerous Items 46
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 46
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 45
B.6 Complicity 45
B.5 Cheating 45
B.4 Bribery 45
B.3 Assault/Violence 45
B.2 Animals 44
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 44
B. Specific Conduct Violations 44
A.18 Bathroom Policy 43
A.17 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 43
A.16 University Copyright and Patent Policy 42
A.15 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 39
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 38
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 38
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 38
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 37
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 37
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 35
A.8 Image Use Statement 34
A.7 Student Account Holds 34
A.6 Health Policies 32
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 32
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 31
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 30
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 30
A.1 Alcohol Policy 28
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 28
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 26
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 25
Conduct Standards 25
Academic Inactivity Policy 24
Academic Standards 22
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 22
Degree Conferral Process 21
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 20
Deceased Student Records 20
Conduct Notifications 20
Release of Student Information 20
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 18
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 17
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 17
Nova Southeastern University 15
Policies and Procedures 15
NSU Core Values 14
NSU’s Mission 14
NSU’s Vision 14
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 14
Reservation of Power 13
Foreword 12
Foreword/Reservation of Power 12
Facilities 107
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