Student Handbook - Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Student Handbook

This Handbook contains current policies and regulations of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. The school reserves the right to change these policies; in such case the changed policy will be applicable at the nearest appropriate time. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this handbook, the school also reserves the right to make

changes in response to unforeseen or uncontrollable circumstances.

Updated 8/5/2019

Table of Contents

Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................. 4

Vision.................................................................................................................................................. 4

Goals................................................................................................................................................... 5

A Message from Dean Reboli........................................................................................................... 6

The Origins of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University......................................................... 7

About Rowan University ................................................................................................................... 8

About The Cooper Health System.................................................................................................... 9 Leadership Team......................................................................................................................................... 10

Our Locations .................................................................................................................................. 12

Student Life...................................................................................................................................... 13 On-Campus Dining ..................................................................................................................................... 13 ID/Access Cards.......................................................................................................................................... 13 Lockers........................................................................................................................................................ 13 Gym............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Wellness at CMSRU ................................................................................................................................... 14 Public Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 15

Student Selection ............................................................................................................................. 16 Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Required and Recommended Coursework .................................................................................................. 16 Required Courses......................................................................................................................................... 16 Recommended Courses ............................................................................................................................... 16

The Admission Process.................................................................................................................... 18

Diversity ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Diversity Statement..................................................................................................................................... 21 Diversity Policy........................................................................................................................................... 22

The Medical Education Program .................................................................................................. 24

Annual Review of Medical Education Program Objectives ....................................................... 25

Curriculum Overview..................................................................................................................... 35

Phases of the Curriculum................................................................................................................ 35 Phase 1/Foundation and Integration ? Years 1 and 2 ................................................................................... 35 Phase 2/Application, Exploration and Advancement ? Years 3 and 4 ......................................................... 36

Phase 1 Course Overview ............................................................................................................... 40 Courses Spanning Multiple Curricular Years ............................................................................................. 40 Year 1 Block Courses ................................................................................................................................. 42 Year 2 Block Courses ................................................................................................................................. 46

Phase 2 Course Overview................................................................................................................ 51 Year 3 .......................................................................................................................................................... 51 Year 4 .......................................................................................................................................................... 52

Honor Societies................................................................................................................................ 55

Our Medical Education Facility ..................................................................................................... 56

Policies Related to Student Affairs ................................................................................................. 60 1

Academic and Career Counseling................................................................................................................ 60 FERPA: Student Records ............................................................................................................................ 63 Graduation Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 69 Honor Code ................................................................................................................................................. 72 Preferred Names.......................................................................................................................................... 73 Procedure for Resolving Student v. Student Discrimination Complaints ................................................... 74 Professional Appearance ............................................................................................................................. 76 Professional Conduct ................................................................................................................................... 80 Recording Room Policy .............................................................................................................................. 84 Religious Observances ................................................................................................................................ 85 Smoking ...................................................................................................................................................... 86 Social Media Policy .................................................................................................................................... 87 Student Activities Policy ........................................................................................................................... 101 Student Mistreatment................................................................................................................................. 103 Visitor Policy............................................................................................................................................. 107

Policies Related to Medical Education ......................................................................................... 108 Active Learning Group Policy ................................................................................................................... 108 Student Attendance.................................................................................................................................... 110 Conflict of Interest Policy ......................................................................................................................... 115 Computer and Electronic Device Use........................................................................................................ 121 Copyright Infringement ............................................................................................................................. 122 CRC Food/Beverage Consumption Policy................................................................................................ 125 Curricular Interruption Process.................................................................................................................. 126 Duty Hours ................................................................................................................................................ 127 Electives Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 129 APPROVED ELECTIVES: Students may select elective courses from:................................................. 129 ? elective courses at CMSRU .......................................................................................................... 129 ? visiting electives at:....................................................................................................................... 129 o other LCME-accredited medical schools ...................................................................................... 129 o approved international (global health) sites on the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) program as well as the Cooper Medical trip to Ghana, Africa (see the CMSRU Fourth Year Guide for details)................................................................................................................................... 129 o ACGME-accredited residency programs not affiliated with a medical school ............................. 129 ? courses required during active duty service for those students with military obligations............. 129 Formative Feedback Policy....................................................................................................................... 132 Grading, Promotions and Appeals ............................................................................................................. 133

Appealing a Course or Clerkship Grade .................................................................................... 146

Appealing an M3 Block Clerkship Clinical Assessment ........................................................... 147 HIPAA Privacy Policy............................................................................................................................... 153 MSPE Policy ............................................................................................................................................. 154 Preclinical Academic Workload Policy.................................................................................................... 156 Prolonged Absence Policy ......................................................................................................................... 158 Satisfactory Academic Progress ................................................................................................................ 165 Student Clinical Assignment ..................................................................................................................... 168 Student Supervision Policy........................................................................................................................ 170 Teacher-LearnerInteraction....................................................................................................................... 173

Policies Related to Health and Safety .......................................................................................... 175 Anti-bullying ............................................................................................................................................. 175 Anti-violence............................................................................................................................................. 176 Drug-Free Environment............................................................................................................................. 178 Drug Testing.............................................................................................................................................. 180

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ImmunizationRequirements...................................................................................................................... 182 Impaired Student Process .......................................................................................................................... 184 Infectious and Environmental Hazards ...................................................................................................... 188 Needle Sticks and Bodily Fluid Exposures ................................................................................................ 190 Protection of Minors on Campus .............................................................................................................. 192 Student Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Policy .................................................................................. 193 Student Healthcare Services ...................................................................................................................... 194 Student Health Provider Policy.................................................................................................................. 196 Inclement Weather ..................................................................................................................................... 197 Policies and Forms Related to Tuition ......................................................................................... 198 Emergency Loan Policy ............................................................................................................................ 198 Student Residence and In-State Tuition Policy.......................................................................................... 199 Refunds ..................................................................................................................................................... 202 Tuition and Fees ........................................................................................................................................ 204 Polices Related to Matriculation .................................................................................................. 206 Admission Deferral ................................................................................................................................... 206 Criminal Background Check ..................................................................................................................... 207 Letters of Recommendation....................................................................................................................... 209 Readmission .............................................................................................................................................. 211 Student Selection ....................................................................................................................................... 212 Technical Standards................................................................................................................................... 217 Rowan University Policies ............................................................................................................ 220 Attestation...................................................................................................................................... 221 Appendix A: Principles of Engagement for Students ................................................................ 222 Appendix B: Professionalism Intervention Reporting Form ? Academic Issue ..................... 223 Appendix C: Breach of Professional Conduct Reporting Form ? Non-Academic ................. 227 Appendix D: Medical Student Professionalism Form: Exemplary Behavior within the Medical Education Program ........................................................................................................ 232

All policies and procedures in this manual are subject to revision at any time.

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Mission Statement

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is committed to providing humanistic education in the art and science of medicine within a scientific and scholarly community in which inclusivity, excellence in patient care, innovative teaching, research, and service to our community are valued.

Our core values include a commitment to: diversity, personal mentorship, professionalism, collaboration and mutual respect, civic responsibility, patient advocacy, and life-long learning.

Vision

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University will distinguish itself as an innovative leader in medical education and related research with emphasis on developing and validating comprehensive systems of healthcare for underserved populations as a model to address the challenges of accountable patient care in 21st century and beyond.

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