-
-
Curriculum
- Academic Calendars
- Advanced Studies
- Certification Courses
- FCE
- EVOS
- Global Health
- Major Affiliate Sites
- Optional Enrichment Electives (OEE)
- Office of Undergraduate Medical Education
- Visiting Students
-
Student Handbook
- Introduction
- Section One: Academic Programs
- Section Two: Honor Code, Technical Standards, and Professionalism
-
Section Three: Academic Policies and Regulations
- Attendance, Rescheduling, and Withdrawing
- Evaluation of Courses
- Evaluation of Students
- Adverse Recommendation
- Progress Board
- Criteria for Academic Review and Advancement
- Remediation Policies
- Dismissal
- Appeal Policy (Medical Student)
- Advanced Standing
- Credit Hour Definitions
- Extended Program
- Fifth Year Option for the MD Degree
- Leave of Absence
- Number of Years to Complete the MD Degree
- Posting of Faculty Course Material
- Praise Report
- Withdrawals
- Section Four: Honor Society, Residency Applications, and USMLE Exams
-
Section Five: University Policies, Student Rights & Responsibilities
- Access, Solicitations, and Demonstrations
- Access to UMass Medical School Facilities
- AIMS Committee Policy on Impaired Medical Students
- Alcohol Policy
- Americans with Disabilities Act / Student ADA Accommodations
- Appropriate Treatment of Learners
- Bereavement Policy
- Clery Act
- Confidentiality of Patient Information
- Guidelines for Consensual Amorous Relationships
- Criminal Background Checks (CBC)/ Criminal Offender Records Information Checks (CORI)
- Dress Code
- Drug-Free Schools and Community Act Amendments of 1989
- Email Use and Access Policy and Student Access to UMMS online services
- Fire Safety Procedures
- Hazing
- iCELS Audio Visual Acknowledgement
- Identification of Students
- Jury Duty
- Logos, Usage of UMass Medical School Logos
- Malpractice Liability Insurance
- Medical Marijuana
- Patient Information Security
- Patient Rights Under HIPAA
- Religious/Ethical Matters
- Sexual Harassment (Policy and Procedures)
- Smoke Free and Tobacco Policy 05/27/08
- Student Clinical Education Hours Policy
- Title IX Incident – Investigative Policy and Procedure
- UMMS Policy on Students Infected with a Blood-Borne Pathogen
- UMMS Faculty and Student Vendor Relations Conflict of Interest Policy
-
Section Six: Academic Student Resources
- Office of Educational Affairs (OEA)
- Center for Academic Achievement
- Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (OUME)
- Learning Communities Program
- Global Health Pathway
- Pathway on Clinical and Translational Research
- Rural Health Scholars Pathway
- Senior Scholars Program
- Summer Research Fellowship Program (Medical Students)
- The Office of Student Affairs (OSA)
- Careers in Medicine
- Room Reservations
- Weather Watch
- Pre-Matriculation Programs
- Registrar’s Office
- Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Certification For Graduation
- Voter Registration Forms
- Financial Aid Office
- Bursar’s Office
- Section Seven: Governance
-
Section Eight: Everyday Living
- Bulletin Boards
- Campus Store
- Child Care/Daycare
- Dining on Campus
- Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO)
- Lamar Soutter Library
- Lockers
- Mail - Postal Services
- Medical Instrument Loans
- Mothers Rooms/Breastfeeding/Nursing Rooms
- On Call Center (OCC)
- Pagers/Beepers
- Parking and Access Control
- Police/Department of Public Safety
- Student Groups/Organizations
- Student Housing
- Student Lounge
-
Section Nine: Student Health and Wellness
- Blood-Borne Pathogen Exposures (HIV/Hepatitis B/C & “Needlestick”)
- Disability Insurance
- Exercise Facilities
- Flu Vaccination Policy for UMMMC; Supported by UMass Medical School
- N95 Respirator Fitting/Mask FIT Testing
- Sensitive Medical and Counseling Care of Students by Faculty and Residents
- Student Counseling Services
- Student Health Services
- Student Health Clearance
- Student Health Insurance
- Student Health Fee
- Tuberculin Skin Testing Policy
- Section Ten: Additional Services
- Archived Versions of Student Handbook
- Handbook Index
-
Policies
- Absence Policy
- ADA Accommodations
- Appropriate Treatment of Learners
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Campus Advocacy Resource and Education Site (CARE)
- Campus Safety / Clery Act
- Drug Testing
- Fifth Year Option
- Grievance
- Honor Code
- Sensitive Medical and Counseling Care of Students by Faculty and Residents Policy
- SOM Criminal Background Check
- Technical Standards
- Title IX
- USMLE Step 1 Timing Requirements Policy
- USMLE Step 2 Timing Requirements Policy
- Advising
- Learning Communities
-
Resources
- Bursar
- Campus Store
- Diversity
- Financial Aid
- Funding Opportunities
- Housing
- Incoming Students
- Information Technology
- Library
- Mentoring at UMMS
- On Call Center
- Public Safety
- Registrar
- Student Life
- Student Leadership in National Organizations
- Student Research Opportunities
- Students as Research Subjects
- Sustainability
- Worcester Living
- Wellness
-
How do I?
- Apply for ADA accommodations?
- Apply for a fifth year option?
- Do an overseas rotation?
- Extend?
- Get help for a needlestick?
- Note a name change?
- Obtain a Urine Drug Screening?
- Pick up a pager?
- Request a CORI/Background Check?
- Request a letter of good standing?
- Request a transcript of my USMLE Scores?
- Take a Leave of Absence?
- Who Do I Call?
Student Affairs
Curriculum
- Academic Calendars
- Advanced Studies
- Certification Courses
- FCE
- EVOS
- Global Health
- Major Affiliate Sites
- Optional Enrichment Electives (OEE)
- Office of Undergraduate Medical Education
- Visiting Students
Academic Calendars
Please refer to the following academic calendars below.
| Academic Year 17/18 |
This is an official Page of the University of Massachusetts Medical School
Student Affairs • 55 Lake Ave North, Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Questions or Comments?
E-mail:
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Student Handbook
- Introduction
- Section One: Academic Programs
- Section Two: Honor Code, Technical Standards, and Professionalism
-
Section Three: Academic Policies and Regulations
- Attendance, Rescheduling, and Withdrawing
- Evaluation of Courses
- Evaluation of Students
- Adverse Recommendation
- Progress Board
- Criteria for Academic Review and Advancement
- Remediation Policies
- Dismissal
- Appeal Policy (Medical Student)
- Advanced Standing
- Credit Hour Definitions
- Extended Program
- Fifth Year Option for the MD Degree
- Leave of Absence
- Number of Years to Complete the MD Degree
- Posting of Faculty Course Material
- Praise Report
- Withdrawals
- Section Four: Honor Society, Residency Applications, and USMLE Exams
-
Section Five: University Policies, Student Rights & Responsibilities
- Access, Solicitations, and Demonstrations
- Access to UMass Medical School Facilities
- AIMS Committee Policy on Impaired Medical Students
- Alcohol Policy
- Americans with Disabilities Act / Student ADA Accommodations
- Appropriate Treatment of Learners
- Bereavement Policy
- Clery Act
- Confidentiality of Patient Information
- Guidelines for Consensual Amorous Relationships
- Criminal Background Checks (CBC)/ Criminal Offender Records Information Checks (CORI)
- Dress Code
- Drug-Free Schools and Community Act Amendments of 1989
- Email Use and Access Policy and Student Access to UMMS online services
- Fire Safety Procedures
- Hazing
- iCELS Audio Visual Acknowledgement
- Identification of Students
- Jury Duty
- Logos, Usage of UMass Medical School Logos
- Malpractice Liability Insurance
- Medical Marijuana
- Patient Information Security
- Patient Rights Under HIPAA
- Religious/Ethical Matters
- Sexual Harassment (Policy and Procedures)
- Smoke Free and Tobacco Policy 05/27/08
- Student Clinical Education Hours Policy
- Title IX Incident – Investigative Policy and Procedure
- UMMS Policy on Students Infected with a Blood-Borne Pathogen
- UMMS Faculty and Student Vendor Relations Conflict of Interest Policy
-
Section Six: Academic Student Resources
- Office of Educational Affairs (OEA)
- Center for Academic Achievement
- Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (OUME)
- Learning Communities Program
- Global Health Pathway
- Pathway on Clinical and Translational Research
- Rural Health Scholars Pathway
- Senior Scholars Program
- Summer Research Fellowship Program (Medical Students)
- The Office of Student Affairs (OSA)
- Careers in Medicine
- Room Reservations
- Weather Watch
- Pre-Matriculation Programs
- Registrar’s Office
- Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Certification For Graduation
- Voter Registration Forms
- Financial Aid Office
- Bursar’s Office
- Section Seven: Governance
-
Section Eight: Everyday Living
- Bulletin Boards
- Campus Store
- Child Care/Daycare
- Dining on Campus
- Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO)
- Lamar Soutter Library
- Lockers
- Mail - Postal Services
- Medical Instrument Loans
- Mothers Rooms/Breastfeeding/Nursing Rooms
- On Call Center (OCC)
- Pagers/Beepers
- Parking and Access Control
- Police/Department of Public Safety
- Student Groups/Organizations
- Student Housing
- Student Lounge
-
Section Nine: Student Health and Wellness
- Blood-Borne Pathogen Exposures (HIV/Hepatitis B/C & “Needlestick”)
- Disability Insurance
- Exercise Facilities
- Flu Vaccination Policy for UMMMC; Supported by UMass Medical School
- N95 Respirator Fitting/Mask FIT Testing
- Sensitive Medical and Counseling Care of Students by Faculty and Residents
- Student Counseling Services
- Student Health Services
- Student Health Clearance
- Student Health Insurance
- Student Health Fee
- Tuberculin Skin Testing Policy
- Section Ten: Additional Services
- Archived Versions of Student Handbook
- Handbook Index
Policies
- Absence Policy
- ADA Accommodations
- Appropriate Treatment of Learners
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Campus Advocacy Resource and Education Site (CARE)
- Campus Safety / Clery Act
- Drug Testing
- Fifth Year Option
- Grievance
- Honor Code
- Sensitive Medical and Counseling Care of Students by Faculty and Residents Policy
- SOM Criminal Background Check
- Technical Standards
- Title IX
- USMLE Step 1 Timing Requirements Policy
- USMLE Step 2 Timing Requirements Policy
Resources
- Bursar
- Campus Store
- Diversity
- Financial Aid
- Funding Opportunities
- Housing
- Incoming Students
- Information Technology
- Library
- Mentoring at UMMS
- On Call Center
- Public Safety
- Registrar
- Student Life
- Student Leadership in National Organizations
- Student Research Opportunities
- Students as Research Subjects
- Sustainability
- Worcester Living
How do I?
- Apply for ADA accommodations?
- Apply for a fifth year option?
- Do an overseas rotation?
-
Extend?
- Get help for a needlestick?
- Note a name change?
- Obtain a Urine Drug Screening?
- Pick up a pager?
- Request a CORI/Background Check?
- Request a letter of good standing?
- Request a transcript of my USMLE Scores?
- Take a Leave of Absence?
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