This section of the handbook details the medical school's attendance policiesincluding mandatory activities, legitimate absences for health, religious, or family reasons.
Please note:
- Students who matriculated in 2024 and thereafter are subject to ASCEND policies.
- Students who matriculated in 2023 or earlier and who are graduating in 2027 or earlier are subject to the LEGACY curriculum policies.
- Students who matriculated in 2023 or earlier who are graduating in 2028 or thereafter will be subject to a mix of policies depending on when their progression was delayed or temporarily halted. These students will be subject to ASCEND policies when they resume or continue their studies.
These policies are applicable to students in the Legacy Curriculum and the ASCEND Curriculum.
Years 3 and 4 Attendance and Absence Policy
This policy outlines attendance requirements and procedures for absences for Years 3 and 4.
Leave of Absence
This policy outlines all details related to various types of medical student leaves of absence for all medical students.
Preclerkship Attendance Policy
This policy outlines attendance requirements for absences in the preclerkship curriculum for all medical students.