Student Handbook - College of Medicine - Florida Atlantic University

VII. APPEALS PROCESSIf either the student or the person against whom the complaint is made wants to appeal the decision of the Committeeor the Senior Associate Dean or the Vice Dean, a written appeal must be submitted to the Dean of the College ofMedicine within 5 days of notification of the decision. The Dean or his designee will conduct an appeal review byexamining the facts gathered during the process as well as any new facts offered by either party for consideration.The Dean or designee will notify the parties in writing of his/her final decision.Standards of Conduct for Medical StudentsMedical students must adhere to the principles of conduct and ethics as established by the Policy on Academic,Professional, and Behavioral Standards of the FAU College of Medicine, in addition to the following principles fromthe American Medical Association’s Principles of Medical Ethics, 1988, which are described as “standards of conductthat define the essentials of honorable behavior for the physician.”A medical student:AMA PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCT1. Shall be dedicated to providing competent, compassionate, and respectful medical serviceto all patients, considering each as an individual, regardless of characteristics such as race,national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disease, or disability2. Shall deal honestly with patients and colleagues, and strive to expose or otherwise respond ina professional manner to those persons of the health care team whose behavior exhibitsimpairment or lack of professional conduct or competence, or who engage in fraud or deception3. Shall abide by the law4. Shall respect the rights of patients including the right to confidentiality, and shall safeguardpatient confidences within the constraints of the law5. Shall continue to study, apply, and advance scientific knowledge; make relevant informationavailable to patients, colleagues, and the public; suggest consultation when appropriate; and usethe talents of other health professionals when indicated6. Shall recognize a responsibility to participate in activities contributing to an improved societyProfessional Dress GuidelinesAs representatives of the medical profession, all medical students at the FAU College of Medicine are expected tomaintain an image that conveys credibility, trust, respect, and confidence in one’s colleagues and patients.Appropriate dress is also essential to enhance patient safety in the clinical setting.When students are assigned to clinical activities in any of the College of Medicine’s participating institutions, theyshould consider themselves as representatives of the FAU College of Medicine. Attire and behavior should promote apositive impression for the individual student, the specific course, and the institution. In addition to the guidelinesoutlined below, certain departments and some affiliate clinical institutions may require alternate dress guidelineswhich must be followed. These requirements typically will be included in written course materials, but if any doubtexists, it is the responsibility of the student to inquire.The following are the major expectations concerning appropriate dress and personal appearance.1. General Standardsa. All clothing must be clean, neat, professionally styled, and in good repair.o Men: Slacks and shirt, preferably with collar. Tie is optional.o Women: Dresses or skirts of medium length, or professional style slacks.b. Good personal hygiene and grooming should be maintained at all times.28