Introduction
The School of Medicine MD Student Handbook is a reference for medical students and others regarding the administrative policies, rules and regulations of Emory University and the Emory University School of Medicine (EUSOM). In addition, this Student Handbook contains policies and procedures for areas such as admissions, academic and professional standards, progress and promotion, financial aid, student organizations, disability insurance, academic and personal counseling, and student health.
The policies and procedures in place are to maximize student success and help students maintain the high academic and professional standards necessary to be a physician. The School of Medicine abides by and follows all University policies, except where noted. Part of being an excellent physician is always knowing expectations and ensuring those are met. These skills will continue to serve students well as they are required to obtain and maintain licensure, hospital privileges, credentialing, and beyond.
Handbook Disclaimer
The policies and procedures appearing in the MD Student Handbook reflect the most current policies and procedures of the University and School of Medicine but are subject to amendment and change without prior notice. EUSOM reserves the right to change policies, procedures, and programs. Minor changes will be posted directly to the Student Handbook. When major changes occur, a notification will be sent to all medical students.
It is the responsibility of each student enrolled in the Emory University School of Medicine to understand and abide by the regulations and policies within this handbook and within Emory University Publications.
Download Handbook as PDFPART I: General Information
PART II: Matriculation
PART III: Academic Standards, Policies, and Procedures
- SECTION 1: Attendance
- SECTION 2: Absences
- SECTION 3: Academic Integrity
- SECTION 4: Student Records
- SECTION 5: Students with Disabilities
- SECTION 6: Clinical Placement Reassignment and Schedule Changes
- SECTION 7: Graduation Requirements for the MD Degree
- SECTION 8: Leaves/Interruption of Medical Education
- SECTION 9: Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- SECTION 10: National Standardized Examinations
- SECTION 11: Progress and Promotions
- SECTION 12: Professional Conduct
- Expectations
- Standards of Dress and Appearance
- Use of Social Media
- Conduct Code
- Professional Conduct Evaluation Form
- SECTION 13: Registration, Cancellation, and Withdrawal
- SECTION 14: Feedback to Students
- SECTION 15: Student Assessment, Grading, and Grade Appeals
- SECTION 16: Remediation
- SECTION 17: Use of Student Feedback
PART IV: Other University and EUSOM Policies & Procedures
- SECTION 1: Emory University Policies
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- Anti-Hazing
- Child Abuse Reporting
- Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harassment
- Faculty, Staff and Student External Volunteer Guidelines
- Missing Student Notification
- Respect for Open Expression
- Sex and Gender-Based Harassment
- Student Complaints (Grievances)
- Student Vehicle Use
- Travel Policies
- University Recognized Student Organizations
- SECTION 2: EUSOM Policies
- Clinical Supervision of Medical Students
- Communications and Marketing at Emory
- Conduct Code
- Confidentiality of Student Evaluations
- Consensual Teacher - Student Relationships
- Disaster Preparedness
- Duty Hours
- Faculty and Staff Access to Educational Records
- Formative Feedback
- Gross Anatomy Laboratory
- Honor Code
- Inclement Weather
- Industry Relations
- Involuntary Withdrawal
- Learner Model Abnormal Finding Reporting Policy
- Narrative Assessments
- Personal Recordings
- Preclinical Scheduled Time for Required Educational Activities
- Required Clinical Experiences
- Research Studies Involving School of Medicine Students as Subjects
- School of Medicine Laptop/Smartphone Requirements
- Separation of Roles
- Student Access to Educational Records
- Students as Chaperones
- Students as Interpreters
- Student Employment During the MD Program
- Student Mistreatment Reporting, Routing, Policy and Investigation
- Summative Assessments
- Use of SOM Building