Medical Student Handbook

Chaplain's Office

Table of Contents Handbook Homepage POLICIES & GUIDELINES - Privacy & Access to Academic Records - Disabilities Technical Standards Policy - Assistance for Individual w/Disabilities - ADA Ombudsperson - Mistreatment of Medical Students - Sexual Harassment - Assessment Data - Religious Observance - The U.S. Medical Licensing Examination - Alcohol Use On School of Medicine Property - Impairment Due to Substance Abuse - Self Disclosure in the Course of Learning - Confidentiality - Teaching Exercises with Student Subjects - Video Equipment Use - Regulatory, Health and Other Requirements --- Infection Control --- In-Service Education Competency Exam --- Certification in Use of Clinical Information System --- Medical Student CPR Certification --- University Health Requirements MD Student Responsibility, Conduct, & Academic Policies ACADEMIC ISSUES - Verification of Eligibility for Matriculation - Verification of Academic Credentials - Completion of Required Experiences - Remedial Work - Completion of Academic Deficiencies - Grading Policy up to Class of 2002 - Double Helix Grading Policy - Student Assessment Guide --- Comprehensive Assessments - MD with Distinction - AOA and Dean's Letter Rankings - In-Depth Experience - Plagiarism - Absences from Classes & Academic Responsibilities - Policy on Time Away From Clerkships - Class Attendance - Leaves of Absence - Year-Out Fellowships - Drop/Add Deadline Policy SUPPORT SERVICES - Academic Support Services - University Health Service - Counseling and Mental Health Services - Chaplain's Office - Division of Medical Informatics - Women in Science, Dentistry & Medicine (WISDM) - Assistance for Pregnant Medical Students - Miner Library ADVISING & STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS - Advisory Dean Program - Student Enrichment Programs - Student-Sponsored Symposium CONSUMER & LEGAL ASSISTANCE - Integrity Hotline - University Housing - Executing Legal Documents - Consumer and Legal Assistance OFFICES FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION - Medical Education - Student Services Center - Advisory Deans - Student Affairs Office - Registrar's Office - Financial Aid Office - Bursar's Office - Office for Ethnic & Multicultural Affairs - Admissions Office - Medical Alumni Affairs - Student Enrichment Programs - Graduate Studies - Offices for Educational Research - Curricular Affairs Office - Facilities for Students - Student Computing DOUBLE HELIX CURRICULUM MEDICAL EDUCATION OBJECTIVES

Religious Communities Affiliated with the University of Rochester

1. JEWISH
   Hillel Foundation - 275-4321
   Rabbi Ari Israel

2. PROTESTANT
   Protestant Chapel Community - 275-4321
   Rev. Greg Osterberg

   Interdenominational Workshop Community
   (African-American) - 275-4321
   Rev. Greg Parris

   Korean/Korean-American Campus Ministry - 275-4321
   Rev. Young Dai Kim

3. ROMAN CATHOLIC
   Newman Community - 275-8523
   Fr. Brian Cool
   Sr. Kathleen Wayne, RSM, 275-4322

Medical Center Religious Council (MCRC)

An interfaith group of Medical Center clinicians and staff which sponsors religious programs within the University of Rochester Medical Center, particularly the "Spiritual Issues and Professional Practice Seminar" speakers series. Participation by medical students in planning and leadership roles is very welcome. MCRC also distributes to medical students a guide to area congregations and religious groups, e.g. Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Quaker, Jain, etc. MCRC meets monthly at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Rev. James Evinger 275-9825, Helen Wood Hall room 2W128