Medical Student Handbook

URMC In-Service Education Competency Exam

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

All medical students must complete the URMC In-service Education Competency Exam on an annual basis.

The exam consists of approximately 57 questions on the SMH-URMC version and an additional 12 questions for the Highland Hospital certification.

There is not a defined passing grade. The goal is for everyone to retain the information and/or know how to get it as needed. The competency test can be completed as you read the manual. The manual for the exam is available on the Medical Center Web page at: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/LEARN/manual/.

First year students must complete the exam as a part of the requirement for registration and matriculation. Although there is a September 30th deadline for second through fourth years students to complete the certification process, all students are encouraged to complete the exam ASAP.

All students will receive hard copies of the exam questions and scanable answer sheets on an annual basis. Students who desire to complete the certification process before the annual mailing is sent, can access the manual, questions and answer sheet on the web. The completed answer sheets should be submitted to the Register's Office.

In addition to the manual, a video will also be available to review the exam content.

All students must complete the annual certification process not later than September 30th. Students who fail to complete the certification process by September 30th, will be required to discontinue their academic programs, until the certification has been completed.