HALL, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Education. JAMES HUDNUT-BEUMLER, Ph.D., Dean of the Divinity School. MARK WAIT, D.M.A., Dean of the Blair School of Music FRANCIS W WCISLO, Ph.D., Dean of the House of Commons.
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- To develop outstanding clinicians, scientists, and teachers in an envi- ronment that stimulates learning and discovery and cultivates empa-
- To advance the knowledge base of medicine by continuing our role as a leading research institution
- To disseminate knowledge through continuing education of our stu- dents, graduates, faculty members, and colleagues
- To promote exemplary patient care and to serve our local and ex- tended community
- To maintain our atmosphere of cooperation, collegiality, and mutual respect
- To recognize individuality and to foster personal growth of all who work and learn with us
HICKSON, M.D., Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy. The conflict of interest committee is appointed by and advises the dean of the School of Medicine.
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All students fall under the jurisdiction of the Honor System and are expected to adhere to the Honor Code while attending Verbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM). Any student pursuing a course at the School of Medicine, regardless of where enrolled, falls under the jurisdiction of the VUSM Honorary Council and is subject to such sanctions as it may impose.
Purpose
All students undertake to conduct themselves honorably, professionally and respectfully in all areas of the medical center and in all aspects of medical education and patient care. This promise applies to all tests, themes, term papers, examinations or any other activities necessary for the award of the M.D.
Membership and Officers
Under the Honor System, the student promises not to give or receive unauthorized assistance, nor to leave knowledge of any such assistance given or received by another student. This pledge includes all clinical work related to patient care and representations of patient care information.
Duties of Officers
Meetings
Quorum
Hearings
Publicity
At the start of each academic year, all students confirm their commitment to the honors system by signing the honor code. The names of the members of the Honorary Council are announced to all students at the start of each academic year.
Miscellaneous
Members of the Honor Council will be accessible to any student to address concerns or questions regarding Honor Council protocol, violations, or other matters. All written exams will include a blank space where students will be asked to write in freehand the statement, 'I continue to adhere to the Honor Code.' The student must sign below the statement.
Amendments
All written examinations must contain the student's written statement and signature to be considered complete.
Reporting an Incident
The Chair, with advice from the Dean, will decide whether investigation or convention of the Honor Council is warranted. If investigation and convention of the Honor Council is not justified, the Chairman and the Dean will determine the punishment for the violation.
Investigations
On the advice of the Dean (or his or her designee), the Chair of the Honors Council will then decide whether to convene the Honors Council. The Honor Council should be convened immediately, but no later than ten teaching days from the first report of the incident to the chairman.
Penalties
Both the accuser and the accused will be notified of the nature of the charge as well as the time and place of the Honor Council meeting. A student who has committed a violation of the Honor Code and appears before the Dean (or his or her designee) or a member of the Honor Council will be held accountable for his or her own initiative in reporting his or her violation. or hers.
Appeals
Once an incident is reported, the Honor Council Chair and the Dean (or his or her designee) will meet to discuss the incident. If the decision is made to convene the Honor Council, the student concerned will be notified that he or she has been formally charged with a violation of the Honor Code.
Summer Honor Council
Every required course/clerkship will be evaluated by students
The evaluation instr ument (e.g., questionnair e) should be the product of student-faculty collaboration and of reasonable length
Every student is expected to respond in a professional manner to each item which she/he feels qualified to answer
Strict anonymity of responses must be assured
Failure to r espond will r esult in withholding the grade for the course. Further, repeated failure to r espond in a timely and r easonable
Knowledge of the normal str ucture and function of the body and of each of its major organ systems
Knowledge of the genetic, molecular, biochemical, and cellular mech- anisms that are important in maintaining the body’s homeostasis
Knowledge of the alter ed structure and function (pathology and pathophysiology) of the body as seen in various diseases and conditions
An understanding of the power and the principles of the scientific method in establishing the causation of disease and in assessing the ef fi-
The ability to obtain an accurate medical history that covers all es - sential aspects of the history, including issues related to age, gender, and
The ability to perform both a complete and an or gan system specific examination, including a mental status examination
Knowledge of the most fr equent clinical, laboratory, imaging, and pathologic manifestations of common maladies
The ability to interpret the results of commonly used diagnostic pro- cedures
The ability to perform routine technical procedures
The ability to reason deductively in solving clinical problems
The ability to constr uct appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic management strategies for patients with common conditions
The ability to r ecognize and tr eat patients with life thr eatening emergencies
Knowledge of the economic, psychological, social, and cultural fac- tors that contribute to the development and/or continuation of maladies
Knowledge of the epidemiology of common maladies within a de- fined population, and the systematic appr oaches useful in r educing the
The ability to identify factors that place individuals at risk for dis- ease or injury, to select appropriate diagnostic tests, and to determine a ra-
The ability to r etrieve (from electronic databases and other r e- sources), manage, and utilize biomedical information for solving pr ob-
Knowledge of the theories and principles that govern ethical deci- sion making, and an understanding of their application in the solution of
Knowledge of various appr oaches to the or ganization, financing, and delivery of health care
Knowledge of the principles of medical research and critical evalua- tion of its significance
Compassionate tr eatment of all patients, r espect for their privacy and dignity, and an understanding of their needs and their families’ needs
Honesty and integrity in all interactions with patients, patients’
A commitment to pr ovide care to patients who ar e unable to pay and to advocate for access to health car e for members of under -served
A commitment to advocate at all times for the inter ests of one’s pa- tients over one’s own interests
An understanding of, and r espect for, the roles of other health car e professionals, and of the need to collaborate with others in caring for indi-
An understanding of the thr eats to medical pr ofessionalism posed by the conflicts of interest inherent in various financial and organizational
The capacity to recognize and accept limitations in one’s knowledge and clinical skills, and to acknowledge and rectify personal shortcomings
A commitment to practice medicine in a scholarly manner based on an understanding of the need to engage in lifelong learning
Commitment to achieve excellence in pr ofessional area(s) of indi- vidual interest
The faculty of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine acknowledges its responsibility to present candidates for the M.D. After screening the applicant by the Vanderbilt University Medical School Admissions Office, M.D., Ph.D. After the completion of the first two years of courses, students enter the doctoral school (Ph.D.) phase of the program.
Some graduate school courses may be taken as part of the elective program in the School of Medicine and applied toward the formal coursework requirements for the Ph.D. Students must complete all coursework and research, writing and doctoral defense. Students approved for the Medical Scientist Renewal Program who do not receive financial support from any of the above sources may remain in the joint program at their own expense.
Although not guaranteed, financial support is usually available for the postgraduate phase of the M.D./Ph.D. It describes the characteristics of joint degrees from the Medical School and the Divinity School. degrees represent the Medical Doctorate and the Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies. Such a program, with its potential to attract outstanding students interested in public health and medicine, would benefit the educational program of the School of Medicine.
D./MBA Program
- The following must be completed by June 29, 2007
- The following must be completed by June 29, 2007
- Eight academic units of four weeks each ar e required; additional units may be taken. The eight units consist of a minimum of (four) Selectives
- Inpatient Clerkship Selectives (two units)
- In addition to the (four) selective units, a minimum of (two) additional elective units are to be taken at the Vanderbilt Medical Center or the affili-
- An academic unit composed of a combination of clinics may be taken for elective cr edit. This must include at least nine clinic meetings per
Applications will be assessed on the basis of the quality of the proposed science, on the commitment of the mentor to the career development of the candidate, and on the overall impact of the training program on the applicant's career development. The primary goal of the program is to provide training for clinical and patient-oriented researchers who will conduct non-experimental studies or clinical trials with large sample sizes. The mission of the Master of Laboratory Investigation program is to provide research professionals with a stronger academic base of knowledge.
The forms must be submitted at least eight weeks before the scheduled internship and will then be circulated for appropriate approval. THE curriculum is divided into compulsory courses that are taken by all students, and elective courses that are taken at the individual student's choice. Students develop an elective program to meet individual needs with the assistance of faculty and the approval of the Associate Dean for Medical Students or designee.
The flexibility of the 4th year curriculum gives the student maximum opportunity for individual development. Students can take selective experiences as one of the regular electives in an available place. Signatures for each clinic must be obtained via an add-on card at least one month before the start of the selected unit.
Faculty at the School of Medicine have professional responsibilities at Vanderbilt, Veterans, Saint Thomas and Baptist hospitals. Patients at these hospitals are cared for by members of the medical staff, assisted by interns and resident staff. All physicians at the VA Hospital are full-time employees of the School of Medicine.
By registering, the student acknowledges the authority of the Student Honor Council of the School of Medicine. The reporting procedure outlined herein applies only to allegations of violation of these Standards in interactions involving medical student(s). Denying the opportunity for training or rewards because of a student's age, race, religious affiliation or any other characteristic of the student other than merit or achievement;.
Showing favoritism among students based on any characteristic of the student(s) other than performance or merit, thereby reducing the educational opportunities available to non-favored student(s); or In addition, the applicant may consult informally with any member of the Standards Committee for information and assistance. If a complaint to the Center for Opportunity Development does not resolve the matter to the satisfaction of the individual who filed the complaint, a formal complaint may be filed with the Office of the Chancellor in accordance with the procedure in the Student Handbook.
Grading and Promotions—Doctor of Medicine
To make a formal report of an alleged violation of these standards, a written description of the alleged violation, signed by the person making the report, must be provided to any person on the Standards Committee. If the student cannot resolve the problem through discussion with the course director, he or she must, within two weeks of discussion with the course director, bring the problem to the Associate Dean for Medicine Students, who will seek to resolve the problem. The faculty's promotion committee, in consultation with representatives of the departments responsible for teaching, is tasked with making recommendations to the dean and the executive board about the progress and promotions of students in each class.
The Executive Faculty of the School of Medicine has final responsibility for determining the progress of medical students in the School. In view of the integrated nature of the curriculum in the last two years, no specific decisions are made about promotion from third to fourth year. The committee may, in light of the student's overall academic record, recommend promotion, probationary promotion, repetition of all or part of the academic year, or withdrawal from the school.
Alternatively, a student with marginal performance in required preclinical courses comprising more than half of the scheduled course hours in a single academic year may expect to repeat an academic year or withdraw from school. Students who fail a course, whether compulsory or elective, will be required to make up the failure before being allowed to enter courses in the following academic year. Credit may be awarded based on electronic examination or satisfactory repetition of course work, but failures will remain on the record and may count as grounds for dismissal if an additional failure occurs.
Grading and Promotions—Other Degrees
