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M.D. Program Student Catalog2020-2021
The University of Central Florida College of Medicine M.D. Program Student Catalog is published annuallyby the College of Medicine Office of Student Affairs. Information contained in this M.D. Program StudentCatalog is subject to change. The most current and updated version is available online -program-student-catalog/. Statements in this M.D.Program Student Catalog may not be regarded in the nature of binding obligations on the institution orthe State of Florida, or as an irrevocable commitment from the University to the student.The University of Central Florida, under applicable rules of the Administrative Procedures Act, may changeany of the announcements, information, policies, rules, regulations or procedures set forth in this catalogand any of its publications and catalogues.Updated: 7/27/2020
University of Central FloridaCollege of MedicineM.D. Program Student CatalogTable of ContentsWelcome to the College of Medicine . 8University of Central Florida Board of Trustees . 9University of Central Florida Administration . 9Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs . 9College Deans. 10College of Medicine Administration . 10College of Medicine Organizational Chart . 12Accreditations . 12Liaison Committee on Medical Education Accreditation . 12Medical Education that Creates Opportunity . 13College of Medicine’s Mission, Values, Vision, Goals, Strategic Initiatives . 14Mission . 14Values . 14Vision. 14Goals . 14College of Medicine Student Support Services and Related Policies . 15Office of M.D. Admissions. 15Overview . 15Role of the Admissions Office . 15Applicant Recruiting . 15International Applicants. 16Admissions with Advanced Standing (Transfer) . 16Application Process . 16Required Academic Coursework . 174
Requirements for Interview Consideration . 17State Residency Classification . 18The Application File. 18Initial Screening of Applicants. 19Interview Selection Guidelines . 19Interview Day . 20Interviews for the 2020-2021 cycle will be conducted virtually. Applicants chosen for interviewsmust be academically excellent and have demonstrated an interest in medicine through clinicaland/or research activities. Those selected for interviews are contacted by telephone and e-mailedby the M.D. Program Admissions Office to schedule two video interviews. A confirmation e-mail willbe provided prior to your video interviews, with instructions to view a welcome video from theDean. This video will provide valuable insight to the vision and mission of the UCF College ofMedicine M.D. program. . 20Notification of Acceptance, Rejection or Wait Listing . 20Acceptance Packages . 20Official Transcripts . 21Criminal Background Checks . 21Technical Standards for Medical School Admission, Academic Progression and Graduation. 21Office of Registrar/Student Records and Related Policies . 26Overview . 26Registration . 26Enrollment Policy . 26Enrollment Verification/Letters of Good Standing . 27Holds . 27Records. 27Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) . 27Higher Education Act . 29Name Changes . 29Address and E-mail Changes . 29Transcript Requests . 30Full-time Enrollment Requirements. 30Certification of Degree Completion . 30Grade System . 305
Classification of Modules/Courses 000-6999 . 31Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System . 31Validity of Submitted Documents . 31Leave of Absence . 31Residency Reclassification for Tuition Purposes . 32Good Standing. 33Satisfactory Academic Progress . 34Standards of Progress for Veteran Students-M.D. Program. 351.Unsatisfactory Performance . 362.Academic Probation . 363.Dismissal (Veteran Benefits) . 36Academic Policies. 36Grading Policy . 36Medical Student Advancement. 36M.D. Curriculum . 38Objectives . 38Program Objectives . 38Academic Calendar . 38Four-Year Curriculum . 38UCF College of Medicine MD Curriculum Schematic . 40First-Year Curriculum (39 weeks) . 41First Year Module Descriptions . 41Second-Year Curriculum (32 weeks); . 41Second Year Module Descriptions . 41Third-Year Curriculum (48 weeks; credit hours as noted below) . 42Fourth-Year Curriculum (37 weeks, including elective courses; 6 credit hours each) . 43Graduation Requirements . 43Time Limitations for Completing Portions of the Curriculum . 44Dual Degree Programs . 44MD/PhD Program. 45MD/MBA Program . 456
Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management (MD Track) . 45MD/MSBME Program. 45Assessment of the Curriculum . 45Abbreviations . 467
Welcome to the College of MedicineA Message from the DeanDeborah C. German, M.D.Vice President for Health AffairsDean, College of MedicineWelcome to the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine. Our faculty, staff and studentsare working together to make the College of Medicine the nation’s premier 21st century college ofmedicine.The college’s strength will always lie in the quality of its students and faculty. Students work closely withfaculty to create the history and founding traditions of our medical school. We are committed to attractingand engaging a diverse group of leaders and scholars who continually strive for excellence. UCF recognizesthe aspirations of each student who can design a curriculum around his or her individual interests. Theopportunities for personal and intellectual growth are endless.The University of Central Florida is one of the largest public universities in the United States, having itsorigin in 1963 as Florida Technological University. With a continuing strong focus on the sciences andtechnology, UCF provides the perfect environment for an integrated research-based college of medicine.The College of Medicine educates students to become exemplary physicians, leaders in medicine, scholarsin discovery, innovators in technology and compassionate providers of health care for our community.Welcome to the future of medical education.8
University of Central Florida Board of TrusteesUCF has a governing Board of Trustees composed of 13 members that is the legal body with specificauthority over the institution. The board is an active policy-making body for the institution and isultimately responsible for ensuring that the financial resources of the institution are adequate to providea sound educational program. Information on board members and meetings can be found athttps://bot.ucf.edu.Beverly J. Seay, Board ChairAlex Martins, Board Vice ChairKen BradleyJoseph ConteDanny GaekwadJoseph HarringtonCaryl C. McAlpinHarold MillsMichael A. OkatyJohn SproulsDavid WalshWilliam YearginSabrina La Rosa, Student TrusteeUniversity of Central Florida AdministrationPresident of the UniversityVice President and General CounselInterim Chief Financial OfficerInterim Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsVice President for Student Development and Enrollment ServicesVice President for Health Affairs and Dean, College of MedicineInterim Vice President for Information Technologies & Resources and Chief InformationOfficerVice President for Research and Dean, College of Graduate StudiesVice President for Advancement and CEO, UCF Foundation Inc.Vice President for Government RelationsVice President for Compliance and RiskInterim Vice President for Administration and FinanceChief Audit ExecutiveVice President and Director of AthleticsInterim Chief Equity, Inclusion and Diversity OfficerAlexander Cartwright, Ph.D.W. Scott Cole, J.D.Joseph TrubaczMichael Johnson, Ph.D.Maribeth Ehasz, Ph.D.Deborah C. German, M.D.Michael SinkElizabeth Klonoff, Ph.D.Michael MorsbergerJanet D. OwenRhonda BishopMisty ShepherdRobert TaftDanny White, Ed.D.S. Kent Butler, Ph.D.Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsInterim Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsVice President for Student Development and Enrollment ServicesVice President for Health Affairs and Dean, College of MedicineVice President for Research and Dean, College of Graduate StudiesVice President for Information Technologies & Resources and Chief Information OfficerVice Provost, Student Learning and Academic Success and Dean, College ofUndergraduate StudiesVice Provost for Digital LearningVice Provost for Faculty ExcellenceMichael Johnson, Ph.D.Maribeth Ehasz, Ph.D.Deborah C. German, M.D.Elizabeth Klonoff, Ph.D.Joel Hartman, Ph.D.Theodorea Regina Berry, Ed.D.Thomas Cavanagh, Ph.D.Jana Jasinski, Ph.D.9
Vice Provost for UCF Connect and UCF GlobalAssociate Provost, Associate General CounselAssociate Provost for Academic Program Quality and Associate Vice President,Institutional Knowledge ManagementAssociate Provost for StrategySenior Associate Provost for Academic AffairsAssistant Vice President for Budget, Planning and AdministrationInterim Assistant Provost of UCF DowntownJ. Jeffrey Jones, Ph.D.Sheryl Andrews, J.D.M. Paige Borden, Ed.D.Lisa Gulon Jones, Ed.D.Timothy Letzring, Ed.D.Rebecca RichardsRoss Wolf, Ed.D., M.P.A.College DeansVice Provost, Student Learning and Academic Success and Dean, College ofUndergraduate StudiesDean, College of Community Innovation and EducationInterim Dean, College of SciencesDean, College of Engineering and Computer ScienceVice President for Health Affairs and Dean, College of MedicineDean, Burnett Honors CollegeInterim Dean, College of Optics and PhotonicsDean, College of Health Professions and SciencesDean, College of Business AdministrationVice President for Research and Dean, College of Graduate StudiesDean, College of Arts and HumanitiesDean, College of NursingDean, Rosen College of Hospitality ManagementTheodorea Regina Berry, Ed.D.Pamela S. Carroll, Ph.D.Tosha Dupras, Ph.D.Michael Georgiopoulos, Ph.D.Deborah C. German, M.D.Sheila Amin Gutiérrez dePiñeres, Ph.D.David Hagan, Ph.D.Christopher Ingersoll, Ph.D.Paul Jarley, Ph.D.Elizabeth Klonoff, Ph.D.Jeffrey MooreMary Lou Sole, Ph.D.Youcheng Wang, Ph.D.College of Medicine AdministrationThe organization of the College of Medicine consists of the Enterprise, Dean’s Executive Cabinet, thedepartment chairs, the Faculty Council, the Executive Faculty and various administrative and policycommittees.Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the College of MedicineVice Dean, Associate Dean, Faculty and Academic AffairsAssociate Dean, Graduate Medical Education, Designated Institutional Official (DIO)Associate Dean, Clinical AffairsAssociate Dean, StudentsAssociate Dean for Veteran’s Affairs, Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center – OrlandoSenior Associate Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Legal OfficerAssociate Vice President, Administration, Finance and OperationsAssociate Vice President, Health and Information TechnologyAssistant Vice President, DevelopmentAssistant Vice President, Communications and Marketing, Health AffairsChair, Department of Medical EducationChair, Department of Clinical SciencesDirector, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, Associate Dean of Resear
The University of Central Florida College of Medicine M.D. Program Student Catalog is published annually by the College of Medicine Office of Student Affairs. Information contained in this M.D. Program Student Catalog is subject to change. Th
