This policy comprehensively defines the ways that medical students' academic performance is assessed.

A student may appeal a final grade for a course, block, elective or clerkship if the student believes that the grade does not adequately represent their performance in the course.

This policy is intended to describe the process for students who experience the effects of infectious and/or
environmental disease or disability on medical student learning activities.

This policy establishes conditions that, if met, will subject a medical student to academic or conduct dismissal from the Doctor of Medicine degree program.

Note: This policy (#1-103a) is effective with the Class of 2027 and future classes. For the Class of 2026 and prior classes, refer to the legacy Dismissal Policy (#1-103b).

This policy establishes conditions that, if met, will subject a medical student to academic or conduct dismissal from the Doctor of Medicine degree program.

Note: This legacy policy (#1-103b) is effective for the Class of 2026 and prior classes. For the Class of 2027 and future classes, refer to the new Dismissal Policy (#1-103a).

The MD curriculum is designed through educational principles that are distinctive to the program. This faculty adopts these principles to ensure medical students will be well prepared for advanced study in any clinical discipline. TEPC Approved September 9, 2021.

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"Integrity and ethical behavior are expected of every student in all academic work," per this UA policy.

Academic Probation Policy

The University of Arizona is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. This policy defines discrimination and harassment and explains the obligations of UArizona and all employees, students and other community members to maintain such an environment.

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Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (UA)

The College of Medicine – Tucson is privileged to be located in Arizona, a land of rich cultural traditions and heritage. Respect for diversity, defined with regard to race, ethnicity, culture, physical abilities, talents, language, spiritual practices, sexual orientation, gender identity and life experiences, is essential to the successful attainment of our mission to promote health and improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease for all the people of Arizona and beyond, through education, research and patient care.