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THE
COLLEGE
The University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
History of the College of Medicine
Facilities of the College of Medicine
Student Body Constitution
Class Officers
RULES
& POLICIES
Academic Standards - Overview
Academic Standards
Preamble
Student Promotions and Evaluation Committee (SPEC)
Reporting and Releasing Grades
Requirements for Promotion
Scholastic Non-Cognitive Requirements
Scholastic Non-Cognitive Performance Form
Dismissal from the College
Class Rank
Leave of Absence
Academic, Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
Summary of Procedures
Academic Procedures
Disciplinary Procedures
Disciplinary Hearing Procedures
Greivance Procedure
Disabled Students
National Board Policy
Step 1
Step 2
Absence from Classes
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Addresses/Telephone Numbers of Medical Students
Student Records Policy
Student Telephone Book
Policy on Distribution of Addresses and Phone Numbers
Process for Handling Student/Alumni Requests to Change
Guidelines for Behavior and Appearance of Medical Students at USA Hospitals
and Clinics
Resident and Medical Student Dress Code
Grooming/Jewelry/Fragrance
Hospital Scrubs
Accountability
Dress Code Policy
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR, Basic Life Support, BLS))
Computer Policy
Computer Lab Policies
USA Student Computer Use Policy
Illegal Activity
Strictly Prohibited Behaviors/Activities
Considerate Use
Violations/Consequences
Additional Guidelines for Students
COPICARD Policy
Deceleration of the Freshman Year
Deferred Admission
Employment
Evaluation of Courses and Instructors by Students
Course Evaluation
Instructor Evaluation
Exam Changes for Freshman and Sophomore Classes
Infectious Diseases
Exposure to Infectious Diseases
Policy Statement on AIDS and Other Infectious Diseases
Infectious Disease Reporting
Preventing transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) by Medical Students
Injury of Medical Students including exposure to Blood/Body Fluids
International Electives
Missed Examination Policy
Off-Campus Courses
Participation of Students in Educational Experiences Involving Animals
Records - Inspection of Student Personal Records
Notification of Rights under FERPA
Registration
Residency Requirements
Non-Resident Fee Policy
Applying for Residency Reclassification
Senior Faculty Advisor
Smoking Policy
Standards of Conduct for the Appropriate Treatment of Medical Students
in the Educational Setting
Student Travel
Transfer of Students from One College of Medicine Graduate Program to Another
Notification Form
Vacation Time
Withholding of Grades and Transcripts
FINANCIAL
AID
Financial Information
Honors and Awards for Graduating Seniors
Expenses of Medical School 2002-2003
Out-of-state Tuition
Escrow Portion of Tuition and Fees
Tuition for Part-time Students
Withdrawals and Refunds
Federal Financial Aid Recipient Withdrawals and Refunds
Return of Federal Financial Aid Refunds
Delinquent Accounts
Offset of Funds
ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar - 2002-2003
USA - College of Medicine Educational Objectives
Knowledge (of)
Skills (the ability to)
Attitudes
Curriculum Overview - Hours Required
First Two Years
The Clinical Years
Details of the Medical Curriculum
First Year
Second Year
Electives for Freshmen and Sophomores
Third Year
Clinical Skills Cards
Junior Year Rotation Scheduling Process
Fourth Year
Academic Assistance and Advisement
Advisor/Advisee Program
Tutorial Assistance
Background
Responsibility
Tutorial Services: Types and Descriptions
Students to be Tutored: Selection Criteria by Type of Tutorial Service
Tutors
Honor System
Constitution
Principles of the Honor Code
Investigation of alleged infractions of the Honor Code
Procedure of Hearings
Bylaws
Equipment, Books, etc.
Books
Lab Coats and Instruments
Research Honors Program
Guidelines
Application
Statement of Professional Liability
Student Preceptorship Program in Family Practice
Summer Research Program
Schedule of Activities
Summer Research Projects in Family Practice
Less Formal Academics
Autopsies
Externships
Float Team
Private Doctors
Opportunities at NIH
Post Sophomore Fellowships in Pathology
Following Medical School - Residencies
The Residency Selection Process
Time Table
NRMP - What you need to know about the Match
NRMP - the National Residency Matching Program
Myths about NRMP
NRMP Rules and Violations
Couple Matching
"Match Day" Results
Certification in a Specialty
3+3 Residency Programs at USA
Combined Curriculum for Family Practice Residency
3+3 Programs
Application Process Calendar
EDUCATIONAL
RESOURCES
University Library
The Charles M. Baugh Biomedical Library
Class Composite Photographs
Locker Assignments
Auditorium and Conference Rooms
Microscopes
Bookstores
University Bookstore
Health Sciences Bookstore
Check-Cashing Service
STUDENT
SERVICES
Health Services and Policies
Chemical Dependency
Aid To Impaired Medical Students (AIMS) Program
Essential Elements of the AIMS Program
Alabama Physicians Health Program (APHP)
Counseling by Medical Health Professionals
Insurance - Health
Requirements
Procedure for University Documentation of Coverage
Student's Health and Dental Care Plan
Insurance - Disability
Exposures to Infectious Hazards
Immunications for Communicable Diseases
Implementation of Student Immunization Policy
Physical Examination and Immunization
Health Data Record
Consent Form/Hepatitis B Vaccine
Medical Leaves of Absence
Student Health Center
Student Health Center Services
Auxiliary Student Services
Dining Services
Housing
Mail Service
Motor Pool
Notary
Parking & Traffic Regulations
Police Department
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Medical Student Organizations
Alpha Omega Alpha
AMA Medical Student Section
Family Practice Student Interest Group
Organization of Student representatives
Student Assembly
Student National Medical Association
USA Medical School Alliance
Medical Student Publications
The Review of Systems
USA Student Activities
Religious Life
Music
Sports & Recreation
Theater Productions
University Center
Publications
MAPS
Mobile Area
USA Main Campus
Outlying Campus Locations
USA Medical Center
USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital
USA Knollwood Hospital
USA Health Services Clinics
MSB Student Laboratories
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