Welcome to the School of Medicine Student Handbook

Revised August 5, 2009

Any revisions to this handbook must be approved by the Associate Dean for Student Programs, Offices of Medical Education, MA215 Medical Sciences Building (573-882-2923)

THE POLICIES AND RESOURCES DESCRIBED IN THE HANDBOOK WILL BE VERY USEFUL TO YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR TIME AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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Because there is a great deal of information in the handbook, we have divided into a number of sections.

Introduction to the School

This section sets the tone for our school. It describes our educational mission, vision and values. It lays out the key characteristics we expect our students and residents will acquire. It also includes our professionalism policy and student mistreatment policy. We hope the latter two policies will set the framework for our learning environment.

• Our Education Mission, Vision and Values
• The Profession of Medicine at the University of Missouri School of Medicine
• Student Mistreatment Policies

What You Need to Know Before You Start Medical School

This section will give you information that you will need to know before you start or immediately after you start.

• Essential Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine (Technical Standards)
• Other Requirements of all Enrolled Students
• Health History
• Medical History
• Immunizations
• Orientation to Infection Prevention
• School Policy on HIV
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Code of Conduct Certification
• How Does the School of Medicine Communicate with Students?
• Requirements for Attendance
• Requirements for Evaluation
• Work Hours

Your First and Second Years

This section will help you navigate the first and second year curriculum and introduce you to our evaluation system. Students who receive an unsatisfactory grade in their first and second year will want to refer to the next section.

• Our Curriculum
• Evaluation in the First and Second Years
• What shall I do between the first and second years of medical school?

What Happens if you Receive a Failing Grade in your First or Second Year

This section follows up on the previous section for first and second year students.

• What Happens if you Receive a Failing Grade in your First or Second Year
• Guidelines for Re-Remediation Examination

Your Third Year

This section describes the third year of medical school.

• What Shall I do Between my Second and Third Years of Medical School?
• Am I ready for Promotion to the Third Year?
• Our Curriculum
• Evaluation in the Third Year

Your Fourth Year, Graduation and Beyond

This section outlines our graduation requirements, and some of the other details of your fourth year.

• Am I Ready for my Senior Year?
• Our Curriculum
• What Else Do I Need to Graduate?
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Applying for Residency and the Match
• Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts

Resources All Students Will Need

This section is a guide to resources that all students will need at various times during their enrollment at MU School of Medicine.

• Security
• Financial Aid
• Advising and Career Planning
• J Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library
• The Student Health Center
• Mental Health and Counseling Services
• Facilities

Resources Some Students will Need

This section includes resources that some students may need.

• Procedures for Students Requesting Accommodations for a Disability
• Students Who Want to Engage in Research
• Students Who Want to Complete Part of their Education at a Rural Site

Reference Materials

This section includes reference materials – the University’s policy on academic records, the Honor Code, information about Library and Computing Services, a description of the Committee on Student Promotions and an administrative directory.

• Access to Student Records
• Release of Public Information
• Student Organizations
• The Committee on Student Promotions
• The Honor Code
• Substance Abuse Policy
• School of Medicine Administrative Directory

The Student Handbook is revised each year. If you have suggestions about the Handbook, please contact Jen Rachow at rachowj@health.missouri.edu.