Student Hand Book 2021-2022

• Plagiarizing or representing another's ideas as one's own.
• Furnishing false academic information to the University.
• Falsely obtaining, distributing, using, or receiving test materials including copying or taking
photographs of any test materials.
• Altering or falsifying academic records.
• Defacing or tampering with library materials.
• Obtaining or gaining unauthorized access to examinations or academic research material.
• Engaging in any conduct that is intended or reasonably likely to confer upon oneself or another an
unfair advantage or unfair benefit respecting an academic matter.
Students alleged to have engaged in the aforementioned behaviors will be subject to being reported to
the Dean of Student Affairs and will be subject to the policies and procedures designated for allegations
of unprofessional behavior.
Professional Ethics
Consistent with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education guidelines, students are
expected to demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to
ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.
Therefore, students are expected to
Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity.
Demonstrate responsiveness to the needs of patients and society that supersedes selfinterest.
Hold accountability to patients, society, and the profession.
Show commitment to excellence and on-going professional development.
They are also to demonstrate a commitment to the ethical principles pertaining to the
provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed
consent, and business practices. Students are also to demonstrate sensitivity and
responsiveness to patients’ culture, age, gender, and disabilities.
Timeliness and Reliability
Students must be present and ready to carry out assigned responsibilities at the expected time and must
remain until their responsibilities are discharged. Fulfillment of clinical responsibilities and attendance
at required activities must be a high priority. For example, if mechanical problems disable a student's
car, the student is expected to use a taxi or other form of public transportation to arrive on time.
Arrangements for travel out of town must not interfere with clinical responsibilities or
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