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Student HandbookThe policies and procedures appearing in the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) Student Handbook reflectthe most current policies and procedures of CMSRU and Rowan University (where applicable). CMSRU policies and proceduresare subject to amendment and change without prior notice. Minor changes will be posted directly to the Student Handbook. Whenmajor changes occur, a notification will be sent to all students.Updated 02/02/22
CMSRU Student HandbookTable of ContentsMission Statement . 1Vision . 1A Message from Dean Reboli . 2The Origins of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University . 3About Rowan University . 4About the Cooper Health System. 5CMSRU Leadership Team . 6Our Locations. 8Our Medical Education Facility . 8Camden Campus . 10Medical Education Building . 11Cooper University Hospital . 11Joint Health Sciences Building . 11The Glassboro Campus of Rowan University. 12Student Life. 13On-Campus Dining . 13ID/Access Cards. 13Medical Education Building Lockers . 13Cooper University HealthCare Lockers . 13The Medical Student Lounge located at Cooper . 14Wellness at CMSRU . 14Rutgers University Athletics and Fitness Center . 15Public Safety . 15Student Selection . 16Requirements . 16Required and Recommended Coursework . 16Required Courses . 16Recommended Courses . 16The Admissions Process . 18AMCAS Application . 18Secondary Application . 18Screening for Interview. 18Interview . 19Admission Committee Presentation and Voting . 19i
CMSRU Student HandbookAcceptance Offers . 19Early Decision Program . 20Diversity. 21Diversity Statement . 21Diversity Policy . 21The Medical Education Program . 23CMSRU Medical Education Program Objectives. 24General Competency: Medical Knowledge . 24General Competency: Patient Care . 26General Competency: Professionalism . 28General Competency: Interpersonal and Communication Skills . 30General Competency: Practice-Based Learning and Improvement . 32General Competency: Systems-Based Practice . 34General Competency: Scholarly Inquiry . 36General Competency: Health Partnership . 37General Competency: Learning and Working in Teams . 38Curriculum Overview . 39Phase 1: Foundation and Integration – Years 1 and 2 . 39Year 1 . 39Year 2 . 40Phase 1 Course Overview . 40Phase 2: Application, Exploration and Advancement – Years 3 and 4. 50Year 3 . 50Year 4 . 51Phase 2 Course Overview . 53Three Year Primary Care Track (PC3) . 58Year 1 . 58Year 2 . 58Year 3 . 58PC3 Program Structure . 59Honor Societies . 61Gold Humanism Honor Society . 61Chiron Honor Society . 61Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society . 61Policies Related to Student Affairs . 62Academic and Career Counseling Policy. 62ii
CMSRU Student HandbookHonor Code Policy . 65Professional Appearance Policy. 66Professional Conduct Policy . 70Statement of Principles . 74Student Activities Policy. 79Student Code of Conduct . 81Attachment 1 - Definitions . 85Attachment 2 - Complaints Against Students, Student Groups and Non-Students. 87Attachment 4 - Disciplinary Procedures . 91Attachment 5 - Campus Hearing Board . 95Attachment 6 - Rights in All Disciplinary Hearings . 97Attachment 7 - Sanctions . 99Attachment 8 - Application of Standard Sanctions . 102Attachment 9 - Appeals. 107Attachment 10 - Procedures for Interim Suspension of Course participation, presence on Campus or Residence Areasand participation in University Related Activities . 109Policies Related to Medical Education . 110Active Learning Group Room Policy . 110Student Attendance Policy . 112Change Preceptor Procedure . 117Conflict of Interest Policy . 118Course/Clerkship Performance Remediation Procedure . 123CRC Food/Beverage Consumption Policy . 125Curricular Interruption Process Procedure . 126Duty Hours Limitations Policy . 128Elective Policy . 130Evaluation Compliance Policy . 132Formative Feedback Policy. 133Grading, Promotions, and Appeals Policy . 134Appealing a Course or Clerkship Assessment Score or Grade . 149Appealing an M3 Block Clerkship Clinical Assessment . 150The medical school may change the deadlines for grades, promotional appeals, and graduation requirements asnecessitated by natural disasters or other events outside of the control of the medical school. During thesecircumstances, the medical school will ensure that changes are reviewed by the appropriate faculty committee such asCurriculum Committee and/or Academic Standing Committee. . 155HIPAA Privacy Policy . 156Academic Workload Policy for Pre-Clinical Years . 161iii
CMSRU Student HandbookMedical Student Supervision During Required Clinical Activities Policy . 163MSPE Development and Update Policy . 165Prolonged Absence Policy . 167Circulation of Materials in the CMSRU Library Learning Commons Reading Room. 175Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy . 176Student Clinical Assignment Policy . 178Teacher-Learner Interaction Policy . 180Temporary Visiting Students Policy (CMSRU students away rotations related to COVID-19) . 182Updated Recommendations on Away Rotations for Medical Education Institutions of LCME - Accredited, U.S.Osteopathic, and Non-U.S. Medical School Applicants . 183Policies Related to Health and Safety . 186Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy . 186Attachment 1 - Summary of Applicable State and Local Laws Regarding Alcohol Offenses and Penalties . 192Attachment 2 - Summary of Applicable State and Federal Laws Regarding Drug Offenses and Penalties . 196Attachment 3 - State of New Jersey Drug-Free Workplace Act - Executive Order No. 204 . 198Attachment 4 - Commonly Abused Drugs . 201Attachment 5 - Education and Prevention - Important Telephone Numbers . 204Attachment 6 - Biennial Review of Policy and the Alcohol and Drugs Education Program. 205Anti-Violence Policy . 206COVID-19 Exposures and Testing Policy . 208Absence from School/Clinical Environment Form by Primary Care Provider . 210COVID-19 Required Notifications and Contact Tracing Policy . 215COVID-19 Return to School Policy . 217COVID-19 Return to School/Clinical Environment Clearance . 220Emergency Preparedness Policy . 222Free Speech and Peaceful Assembly Policy . 226Attachment 1- Reservation Request Form . 230General Safety and Security Policy . 231Attachment 1, Bomb Threats . 234Attachment 2, Crime Prevention . 235Attachment 3, Security Services . 236Inclement Weather Policy . 239Infectious and Environmental Hazards, Needlesticks and Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Policy. 241Immunization Requirements Policy . 244Impaired Student Process . 246Smoking Policy . 250Student Health Provider Policy . 251iv
CMSRU Student HandbookStudent Healthcare Services Policy . 252Student Lactation Policy . 254CMSRU Visitor Policy . 257Weapons Prohibition on Campus . 259Policies Related to Tuition: . 261Emergency Loan Policy . 261Refund Policy. 262Student Residence and In-State Tuition Policy. 264Tuition and Fees Policy. 268Policies Related to Matriculation . 270Admission Deferral Policy . 270Criminal Background Policy . 271Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) . 273Graduation Policy . 278Letters of Recommendation Policy . 281Readmission Policy . 283Student Selection Policy . 284Policies Related to Communications; and Information Technology and Resources . 289Acceptable Use Policy . 289Administration of Surveys to CMSRU Students . 296Copyright Infringement Policy . 297Data Governance Policy. 300Attachment 1, Data Classification Matrix . 304Attachment 2, Rowan University Data and Records. 306Attachment 3, Data Governance Committee . 307Attachment 4, Data Stewards . 309Attachment 5, Data Custodians . 311Information Security Policy . 312Recording Room Policy (Room 419). 317Social Media Policy . 318Attachment 1 - Definitions . 325Attachment 2 - References . 328Transmission of Sensitive Information Policy . 330University Mass Notification Systems Policy. 332Policies Related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 337Anti-Discrimination Policy .
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