UMass Chan Appropriate Treatment of Learners Policy
The UMass Chan Medical School "UMass Chan" is committed to providing a supportive and respectful learning environment that fosters mutual trust and understanding between learners and members of the educational community. Accordingly, UMass Chan has developed this Appropriate Treatment of Learners (“ATL”) policy to address concerns regarding the inappropriate treatment of learners by any member of the educational community.
To the extent possible, it is the policy of UMass Chan to provide a learning environment that fosters mutual trust and understanding between teachers and students. When all participants in the educational process at UMass Chan understand and uphold the standards of appropriate treatment of students, the environment enhances teaching, learning and professional development, to the benefit of all.
The purpose of this complaint policy is to provide an avenue for prompt follow-up on allegations of inappropriate treatment, and to do so in a non-adversarial and respectful manner that satisfies all parties involved. Should investigation of a complaint be warranted, UMass Chan is committed to conducting it thoroughly, promptly, and impartially.
This policy is designed for any student who believes s/he has been subjected to inappropriate treatment under the standards defined for this campus. These standards, which adhere to AAMC guidelines and LCME accreditation requirements, apply to the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, Graduate Medical Education, and to any UMass Chan school hereinafter established.