Allopathic Medicine Student Handbook

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NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 206
Appendix 205
Accreditation 203
Colleges and Academic Units 202
University Administrators 200
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 199
Wireless Networking 199
University Libraries 198
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 198
Shark Dining Services 197
SharkPrint 197
SharkCard Services 196
Office of University Housing 196
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 196
NSU Public Safety Department 195
Student Medical Center 195
NSU Health 194
NSU Athletics 194
NSU Alumni Association 194
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 193
Mako Media Network 193
One-Stop Shop 193
Office of the University Registrar 193
Office of the University Bursar 193
Tutoring and Testing Center 192
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 192
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 192
Office of Student Success 192
Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement 191
Office of Student Disability Services 191
Office of Student Conduct 191
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 191
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 191
Office of Residence Life 190
Office of Recreation and Wellness 190
Office of International Affairs 190
Office of Financial Aid 189
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 189
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 188
Center for Academic and Professional Success 188
Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) 188
Campus Shuttle 188
Bookstore 187
ATMs 187
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 187
E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure 186
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 181
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 181
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 181
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 178
D.3 Judicial Conference 176
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 175
D.1 Introduction 171
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 171
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 171
B.48 Worthless Checks 170
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 170
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 170
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 170
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 170
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 170
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 170
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 169
B.40 Stalking 169
B.39 Solicitation 169
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 169
B.37 Retaliation 168
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 168
B.35 Requests or Orders 168
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 168
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 168
B.32 Plagiarism 168
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 167
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 167
B.29 Noise 167
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 167
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 167
B.26 Lake Swimming 167
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 166
B.24 Identification Cards 166
B.23 Health and Safety 165
B.22 Hazing 165
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 165
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 165
B.19 Guests 164
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 164
B.17 Fire 164
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 164
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 163
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 163
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 163
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 162
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 162
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 162
B.9 Dangerous Items 161
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 161
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 161
B.6 Complicity 161
B.5 Cheating 161
B.4 Bribery 161
B.3 Assault/Violence 161
B.2 Animals 160
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 160
B. Specific Conduct Violations 159
A.18 Bathroom Policy 158
A.17 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 158
A.16 University Copyright and Patent Policy 158
A.15 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 155
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 154
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 154
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 153
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 153
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 153
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 151
A.8 Image Use Statement 151
A.7 Student Account Holds 150
A.6 Health Policies 148
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 148
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 148
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 146
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 146
A.1 Alcohol Policy 144
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 144
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 142
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 141
Conduct Standards 141
Academic Inactivity Policy 141
Academic Standards 139
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 138
Degree Limits Policy 138
Degree Conferral Policy 138
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 137
Deceased Student Records 137
Conduct Notifications 136
Release of Student Information 136
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 135
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 133
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 133
Nova Southeastern University 131
Policies and Procedures 131
Visits to Other Institutions 130
Visitors 130
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 130
Affirmative Opt-Out Required 130
Student Insurance Requirement 129
Student Employment 129
Student Assistance Program 128
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 127
Security Checks 127
Return of University Property 127
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 126
Photographs and Recordings 126
Parking Lot/Garage 126
Notices, Messages, and Posters 125
Email 125
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 125
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 125
Dress Code 125
Urine Drug Screen 124
Immunization Requirements 123
Certificate of Physical Examination 123
Health Forms Requirements 123
Background Checks 122
Acceptance of Professional Fees 122
HPD Policies and Procedures 122
Student Lounge/Student Area 121
Computer Laboratories 121
Lost and Found 121
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 120
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library 118
Short-Term Preloans 118
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 117
Charges and Payments 117
Building Hours 117
Health Professions Division 117
Health Professions Division 115
Division-Specific Policies and Procedures 115
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Handbook 114
Reservation of Power 113
Tuition, Fees, and Expenses 113
Leave of Absence Policy 112
Exam Attendance Policy 111
Unexpected Absences 111
Excused Absences 111
Attendance Policy 110
Setting-Specific Clothing Standards 110
Dress Code 110
Professional Personal Appearance Policy 110
C. Academic Probation 108
A. Satisfactory Academic Progress 107
Academic Standing and Due Process Policies and Procedures 107
Referral Process for Core Competency Deficiencies of Interpersonal and Communication Skills and Ethics and Professionalism 105
Policies for Unsatisfactory Performance of Core Competencies 105
Graduation Requirements 104
Academic Remediation 104
Program Policies 104
Grade Disputes 104
Grades 104
NSU Grades and Transcript 103
Academic Evaluation and the Competency-Based Grading System 103
Academic Calendar and University Holidays 103
Academic Affairs 103
Withdrawal from the College 103
Withdrawal from a Course 102
Drop/Add Period 102
Tuition Refund Policy—M.B.S. Program Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 102
Financial Counseling 102
Academic Counseling 102
Personal Counseling 101
Counseling Services for Students 101
M.B.S. Student Well-Being 101
Behavioral and Social Attributes 101
Sensory 101
Visual 101
Strength and Mobility 100
Motor Skills 100
Interpersonal Communication 100
Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities 100
M.B.S. Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 100
Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program 100
Tuition, Fees, and Expenses 99
Duty Hours Policy 98
Industry Relations Policy 98
Prohibited Use of IT 96
Social Media Policy 96
Email Policy 96
Personal Devices 95
NSU-Issued iPads and Laptop Computers 93
Information Technology (IT) Policies 92
Workers’ Compensation 92
Students with Blood-Borne and Airborne Infections 91
Risk of Exposure, Encouraged Disability Insurance, and Mandatory Medical Insurance 89
Education and Training 88
Students with Communicable Diseases 87
Policy on Communicable Diseases 87
Health Screening 86
M.D. Program Policy on Immunizations 85
Mandatory Student Reporting of Positive Drug Test Results 85
Policy on Substance Abuse 85
Failure to Complete Assigned Peer Feedback 84
Medical Student Peer Feedback Completion Policy 84
Failure to Complete Assigned Evaluations 84
Quality of Student Responses 84
Confidentiality of all Student Responses 84
Mandatory Completion 83
Our Values 83
Evaluation Completion Policy 83
Attendance/Severe Weather Policy 83
Absences for Religious Holidays 82
Fourth-Year Interview Absences 82
Absences for Health Services 82
Planned Absences 82
Clerkship Unexpected Absences 82
Preclerkship Unexpected Absences 81
Excused Absences 81
Attendance Policy 81
Personal Grooming and Appearance Guidelines 80
Setting Specific Clothing Standards 79
Dress Code 79
Professional Personal Appearance Policy 78
Grade Challenge/Grievance Process 78
N. Conflict of Interest/Recusal/Scope of Review 77
M. Probation After Successful Appeal of Dismissal 77
L. Withdrawal 77
K. Due Process/Appeal Procedures 75
J. Dismissal 74
I. Suspension 74
H. Removal of Academic Probation 74
G. Remediation 74
F. Additional Academic Concerns 73
E. Isolated Deficiency 73
D. Academic Probation 73
C. Leave from Studies 70
B. Good Standing 70
A. Satisfactory Academic Progress 69
Academic Standing and Due Process Policies and Procedures 68
Academic Standards for Students Who Hold Leadership Positions in NSU MD or NSU 68
Academic Remediation 67
Policies for Unsatisfactory Performance 66
Curricular Requirements for M.D. Degree 66
Promotion 65
Promotion and Graduation Standards 65
10. False Claims 65
9. Retaliation 65
8. Confidentiality 64
7. Appeals Process 64
6. Procedure for Handling Complaints of Student Abuse 63
5. Actions if Any Students Believe They Have Been Abused or Mistreated 63
4. Policy’s Objectives 62
3. Unprofessional and Abusive Behaviors 61
2. Responsibilities of Teachers and Learners 61
1. Preamble 61
Student Mistreatment Policy 61
Code of Academic and Professional Conduct for Students in NSU MD 60
Responsibilities of Teachers and Learners 59
Standards of Conduct for Students 58
NSU MD Policies 58
Health Professions Division Information and Policies 58
University Policies 57
Request to Amend Contents of Student Education Records 56
Policy on Student Education Records 56
Student Academic Files 56
USMLE Step 2 Examination 55
USMLE Step 1 Examination 55
United States Medical Licensing Exams (USMLE) Policy 54
Policy on Recusal from Academic Evaluation of Students by Faculty Members 53
Process for Requesting an Alternative Site Assignment 52
Monitoring Compliance with Supervision Policies 51
Levels of Supervision 51
Responsibility of (On-site) Supervising Faculty Members 50
Responsibility of Course and Clerkship Directors 50
Principles and Procedures on Student Supervision in Clinical Settings 50
Background 50
Student Supervision in Clinical Settings 50
Class Standing and Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) 49
Grade and Competency Reports 49
Required Formative Assessments 49
Examinations 48
Narrative Assessment of Student Performance 48
NSU MD Assessments 48
Fail and In Progress Grades in Permanent Student Records 47
Timing of Formative Feedback 47
Remediation of Summative Assessments 47
Determination of Grades for Clerkships and Electives 46
Timing of Formative Feedback 46
Remediation of Summative Assessments 46
Reporting of Points 46
Determination of Grades for Preclerkship Blocks/Courses 44
Grades 44
NSU MD Grades and Transcript 44
NSU MD General Competencies 43
Blocks, Courses, and Clerkships 43
Academic Evaluation and the Competency-Based Grading System 43
Academic Calendar, University Holidays, and Medical Student Schedule Commitments 42
Academic Affairs 42
Academic Accommodation(s) Appellate Process and Guidelines 41
Students with Disabilities 39
Background Checks/Continuing Duty to Disclose 39
Technical (Nonacademic) Standards for Admission 37
Introduction 36
NSU MD Technical Standards 36
Contact Information for Accrediting and Governing Agencies 35
Parking and Traffic Policies 35
In Emergency Situations 34
Emergency, Hurricane, and Severe Weather Procedures 34
NSU Public Safety Services 34
Ziff Health Care Center: Comprehensive, On-Campus Health Care Options 33
NSU Student Medical Center 32
Matriculation Policies 32
Tuition Refund Policy 32
Financial Counseling 31
Academic Counseling 28
Professionals Resource Network (PRN) 28
Personal Counseling 26
Counseling Services for Students 26
Medical and M.B.S. Student Well-Being 25
Professional Staff 25
NSU MD Office of Student Affairs Overview 24
Focusing on Medical Student Success and Wellness 24
NSU MD Office of Student Affairs 24
Medical Library 23
NSU MD Facilities 23
Glossary of Terms 21
Vision and Values 20
Mission 20
Mission, Vision, and Values of NSU MD 20
Introduction 19
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine 19
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine 17
College-Specific Policies and Procedures 17
NSU Core Values 15
Mission Statement 14
Vision 2025 Statement 14
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 14
Reservation of Power 13
Foreword 12
Foreword/Reservation of Power 12
Message from the President 11
B. Good Standing 108

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