In the SOM program at SGU, students learn in a variety of social, didactic, small-group, and clinical settings. The learning environment, which includes the physical, social, psychological, and cultural environment surrounding learning, is a core component of students’ educational experiences. The learning environment has an important influence on the effectiveness of SGU’s medical program and as such, SGU values a positive learning environment and works to identify, prevent, and remove negative influences on the learning environment. SGU does not tolerate student mistreatment, retaliation, or other negative behaviors that are prohibited in other policies (such as discrimination).
The learning environment is continuously assessed and monitored by the SOM Learning Environment Committee (LEC). The learning environment policy is in Appendix XVII.