Students are expected to participate fully for the duration of all required activities of the MD program and to be present from the start to the end date of each term. Students should consult the official academic calendar for the published start and end dates for each term, prior to making travel arrangements. Travel conflicts are not valid reasons for missing required course activities.
The faculty recognizes participation and engagement as essential components of professional conduct. Students are required to participate in all mandatory educational activities as designated by course and clerkship directors. Such academic activities include, but are not limited to, lectures, labs, small group discussions, directed learning activities, examinations, and continuous quality improvement measures (e.g., module, course, and instructor evaluation surveys).
Participation is taken into account when determining grades. Non-participation may adversely affect grades and may result in a failing grade for the course.
Except for examinations, there are no excused absences from scheduled course activities and no make-up sessions for missed points associated with missing scheduled course activities.
Students should consult their course syllabi and the Clinical Training Manual for additional information related to course participation.