Student Academic Policies and Procedures Handbook Overview Disclaimer Section I: MD program at XUSOM Introduction Message from the President Message from the Chief Academic Officer and Deans of Basic and Clinical Science Mission and vision of the MD program MD Program Educational Objectives School Contact Info The Academic Calendar Code of Conduct and Professional Attributes of a Medical Student Section II: Starting Medical School Language Policy Technical Standards for the MD Program Admission Guidelines: Policies and Procedures Policy on Transfer Credits Policy on Readmisson Policy for Diversity and Inclusiveness Positive Learning Environment Policy International Student Requirements MD Program Graduation Requirements Health Insurance Immunization Policies Emergency and Disaster Management Protocol & Contacts Work Hours Marketing Materials Student Email Student Portal Policy on Uniforms Damages to University Property Non Discrimination Policy and Procedures Section III: Curriculum MD program Curriculum XUSOM Examination Procedures and Policies Section IV: Registration and Student Finance Department Course Registration and Course Withdrawal Leave of Absence MD6 LOA- Mandatory start dates Financial Requirements and Services Policies and Procedures for Access to Student Educational Records Transcripts Specific Student Conduct, Health and Other Policies Drug and Alcohol Policy Section V: Student Resources Medical Student Support Strategy Xavier Students Academic Support Policies Academic Support Program for LOA students Student wellness Library Resources XUSOM Network Domain Policies Facilities (Labs) Parking Policy and Restricted Areas Doctors and Pharmacies Student Organizations Medical licensure in the UNITED STATES Section VI: University committees, policies affecting students and related procedures Admissions Committee Curriculum Committee Grievances Committee Research Committee Policy for consistency in academic progress Policy on Promotion and Progress Review of the Students MD Program Graduation Requirements Policy Policy on Oversight and Approval of Extramural Electives Policy on Authoring of Medical Student Performance Evaluation Academic Integrity Policy Policy on Continuous Quality Improvement Exposure to Infectious and Environmental Hazards Policy Social Media Policy Section VII: Appendices Formal complaint form against Discrimination Suicide Prevention and Awareness Program Student Government Association & Bylaws Current Handbook Download as PDF