HE University reserves the right, through its established procedures, and by registration the student acknowledges this right, to modify the U1rements for admission and graduation; to change the arrangement or tent of courses, the texts and other materials used, the tuition and other s; to alter any regulation affecting the student body; to refuse admission eadmission to any student at any time, or to require the withdrawal of
student at any time, should it be deemed in the interest of the Univer- or of the student.
HONOR SYSTEM
II work in this University is conducted under the Honor System. For successful operation of the Honor System the cooperation of every ent is essential. A Student Honor Committee exists for the purpose of stigating cases of violation of this system. In accepting a place in the dical School, enrolled students affirm willingness to support the Honor tern and recognize that they are subject to the rules and regulations of
school and University.
STUDENT LIABILITY INSURANCE
tudent liability insurance is required of all enrolled medical students, students will be automatically covered with liability insurance at the
of registration. The annual premium is $50, which is in addition to 'on. Details of the policy are available at the University insurance office, students are encouraged tofamiliarize themselves with these details and
their responsibilities in this regard.
EXAMINATIONS AND PROMOTIONS
uccessful completion of the courses of the medical curriculum and lastic standing are determined by the character of the student's daily k and the results of examinations. Examinations may be written, oral, or tical, and may be held in conjunction with each course or at the end of academic year. The quality of work of each student is considered, us-
Y at the end of each semester, by a committee composed of the instruc- ,responsible for the student's more important courses. Promotion is sldered by a committee of the faculty at the end of each academic year.
committee, on recommendation of the several departments, recom- ds to the Executive Faculty those students for promotion who have O?strated personal, professional, and intellectual achievement consist- With faculty expectations for them at their particular stage of develop-
~toward the Doctor of Medicine degree. Students who are deficient in lor area or areas will be required to complete additional efforts satisfac-
torily in order to remedy deficiencies. Students who are deficient in a maj undertaking or who demonstrate a marginal performance in a major porti of their work may be denied further enrollment. Student academ performance is evaluated on the following levels: Superior, 88-100; Sat'~
factory, 75-87; Marginal, 70-74; Unsatisfactory, 69 and below. 1 Students who fail in rwo major courses or fail a re-examination in a mal i, s course may be required to withdraw from the school. Students who haf had no reported failures may be required to withdraw from the school r their work has been of a generally marginal quality. Students may be giv credit for a subject by re-examination, but failures remain on their reco~
and may be counted as a cause for requesting withdrawal if another failur in a major course occurs.
The Vanderbilt Medical School has one of the lowest attrition rates in tl country. The faculty and administration take an active interest in assuri s that each student achieves to maximum capability. Advisers, both stude t and faculty, are available to assist students. Staff members of the Office I the Dean are also available to assist students toward the successful dI
velopment of their plans. t
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
A leave of absence may be granted by the Dean for a period not to exc:
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one year for purposes of special approved studies or for recuperation fr1t illness. Such leave of absence may not exceed one year. Should it be neCf;<
sary for a student to be absent for a period of more than one calendar ye~S
it would be necessary for that student to make formal reapplication and~~1 considered in the regular way by the Admissions Committee unless specS action approving a more lengthy leave of absence is established by for ~ action through the Executive Faculty.
Major Courses are as follows:
Firstyear-Biochemistry, Gross Anatomy, Histology, The Nervous Sl tem, Physiology, and Psychiatry.
Secondyear-Methods in Clinical Science, Microbiology, Pathology, al\(
Pharmacology. 1
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cThird year-Medicine, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surge.
Psychiatry, Neurology, and Orthopedics. ~
Fourthyear-Elective experiences in basic science and/or clinical are311 Any students who indicate by work or conduct that they are unfit for [ practice of medicine may be required to withdraw from the school at tIme.
Any student who fails to pass a course will be required to remove failure before being permitted to enter the courses of the next acade year.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCTOR OF MEDICINE DEGREE
andidates for the degree Doctor of Medicine must be mature and of moral character. They must have spent at least four years of study or quivalent as matriculated medical students. The last two years of this y must have been in this school. They must have completed satisfactor- e medical curriculum, have passed all prescribed examinations, and be of indebtedness to the University. Students fulfilling these requile- ts will be recommended for the degree Doctor of Medicine.
NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATIONS
11second-year students are required to take for credit Part I of the 'onal Board Examinations in June following completion of second year ies, and all fourth-year students are required to take for credit Part II of National Board Examinations in the fall or spring of the fourth year.
ormance on National Board Examinations is significant to student otion as one of several performance criteria considered by the Promo- s Committee.
BASIC SCIENCE EXAMINATIONS
pproximately sixteen states now require examinations on the basic sci- subjects (anatomy, bacteriology, chemistry, pathology, and physiol- as a preliminary to medical licensing examinations. Since the various s are not uniform in their requirements a considerable impediment to
ement of physicians from state to state by reciprocity is created. Each ent is urged to achieve certification in the basic sciences as soon as ible.
EXTRACURRICULAR WORK
he Medical School does not regulate the outside work of its students ,ugh it does take the firm position of discouraging outside work. No Ide commitments may be assumed by medical students which obligate in a way that can compromise their responsibilities at the Medical 01. Students are encouraged to evaluate carefully their obligations out- the regular curriculum in order that their progress and work in Medical 01will be in no way jeopardized. If the work is considered prejudicial student may be required to discontinue it.