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  • Gathering and Event Submission Process
  • Message from Dean Sukhatme about Fall 2021
  • Guidelines for Laboratory Research Space Density
  • November 13 - Visitor policy: SOM-specific information
  • Nov. 5 - Undergraduates in SOM labs: Requests for Spring 2021
  • November 2 - University building access
  • October 8 - New tool to help department leaders manage onboarding and approvals
  • September 1 - Fall 2020 employee status dashboard
  • September 11 - Change in the status of onsite clinical research at EHC Facilities
  • July 27 - Update for SOM students on COVID-19 testing
  • July 20 - SOM guidance on undergraduate students in research labs
  • July 17 - SOM Student Update from Dean Sukhatme and Dr. Eley
  • July 2 - Message from Dean Sukhatme
  • June 19 - My mask protects you, & your mask protects me
  • June 16 - Phase 2 Resumption of Research: Lifting the suspension of travel for faculty
  • May 27 - Update: expansion of critical and essential research in SOM
  • May 22 - Update: SOM recovery efforts
  • March 20 - Message from Dean Sukhatme: COVID-19
  • March 18 - SOM guidance: Winding down research activity
  • March 18 - Daily Update to the MD Curriculum
  • March 17 - Update to the MD Curriculum
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For Learners

Guidelines and resources for SOM students and trainees

Use of SOM Building for Essential In-Person Education

  • Medical education building use: Parking, Access, Occupancy
  • SOM Building is open for limited in-person educational activities with restrictions
  • Both the number of individuals and time allowed together in a given space are limited              

Use of SOM Building for Other Education-Related Activities

  • Use of small rooms for individual studying and small-group studying is available for students

How to Schedule Education-Related Events in SOM Classrooms, Small Group Rooms and Lecture Halls

  • Contact Ms. Mona Ingram and Dr. Gordon Churchward to inquire about SOM classroom, small group and lecture hall space 

Student Guidelines in the Clinical Setting

Updated Jan. 5, 2021 - Watch the all SOM Student Town Hall (login required)

FAQ (login required)

In the coming weeks, School of Medicine students will no longer be restricted from directly caring for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.

This revised guideline is based on careful consideration of the pros and cons of students directly caring for patients with COVID-19, the availability of student COVID-19 testing and health care, PPE resources, medical ethics, and the ability to vaccinate our students. This guideline is congruent with recommendations of the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC).

Prior to implementing this change, SOM education leaders are working with our infectious diseases colleagues to train students in the proper donning and doffing of PPE, fit-test students for proper N95 masks, and vaccinate all students in the clinical setting in the next 2-3 weeks. We anticipate that students will receive the second dose of vaccine by mid-February at the latest.

Upon completion of those three steps, students, residents, faculty and staff will be notified that the restriction on COVID-19 patient care is being lifted. Until that time, students will continue to be restricted from participating in direct care for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.

AAMC Guidelines

  • The AAMC has created several guidelines regarding medical student education in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • The most relevant are included below, but you can access all the AAMC guidelines here
    • Guidance on Medical Students’ Participation in Direct In-person Patient Contact Activities (8.14)
    • Medical Student Away Rotations and In-person Interviews for 2020-21 Residency Cycle (5.11)

Travel Policies

  • Emory has indefinitely suspended all official and previously authorized international and domestic travel. This restriction includes travel for university-related activities such as teaching, study abroad, conferences, internships, research, recruiting, business meetings and special events. Any requests for approval of international travel must be made through the Executive Travel Safety Committee and submitted to global@emory.edu.

Previous communications:

  • Fall 2020 Return to campus message
  • Fall COVID-19 testing – update for students

 

Additional Resources

COVID-19 FAQ for Residents & Fellows
University guidelines for faculty, staff and students
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Latest Updates from Emory University
School of Medicine Forward
  • Gathering and Event Submission Process
  • Message from Dean Sukhatme about Fall 2021
  • Guidelines for Laboratory Research Space Density
  • November 13 - Visitor policy: SOM-specific information
  • Nov. 5 - Undergraduates in SOM labs: Requests for Spring 2021
  • November 2 - University building access
  • October 8 - New tool to help department leaders manage onboarding and approvals
  • September 1 - Fall 2020 employee status dashboard
  • September 11 - Change in the status of onsite clinical research at EHC Facilities
  • July 27 - Update for SOM students on COVID-19 testing
  • July 20 - SOM guidance on undergraduate students in research labs
  • July 17 - SOM Student Update from Dean Sukhatme and Dr. Eley
  • July 2 - Message from Dean Sukhatme
  • June 19 - My mask protects you, & your mask protects me
  • June 16 - Phase 2 Resumption of Research: Lifting the suspension of travel for faculty
  • May 27 - Update: expansion of critical and essential research in SOM
  • May 22 - Update: SOM recovery efforts
  • March 20 - Message from Dean Sukhatme: COVID-19
  • March 18 - SOM guidance: Winding down research activity
  • March 18 - Daily Update to the MD Curriculum
  • March 17 - Update to the MD Curriculum
  • March 17 - Program updates from the Office of Faculty Academic Advancement, Leadership & Inclusion
  • March 16 - Important Update to the MD Curriculum
  • March 15 - SOM Leader update: Telecommuting, Research and IT
  • March 13 - Residents/Fellows: Coronavirus Concerns and Guidelines
  • March 12 - Travel guidance for faculty and staff
  • March 11 - COVID-19 Update to Students
  • March 10 - To Residents and Fellows
  • March 8 - Residents and Fellows with VA Rotations
  • March 7 - Residents and Fellows
  • March 6 - Leader Update
  • March 5 - Residents and Fellows
  • March 3 - Residents and Fellows
  • Fall 2020 Return to Campus
  • Leader Updates
  • School of Medicine Research Guidance
  • For Learners
  • For faculty and staff involved in medical education
  • Undergraduates in School of Medicine Labs
  • School of Medicine COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
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