Active participation in one's medical education program is a critical component of the professional development of a physician. Lack of attendance for any reason, due to illness or excused absence, does not relieve a student from responsibility for material covered during that absence. It is expected that all students attend all course functions.
Lectures present unique information and are closely related to smaller group sessions.
Performance in the above smaller-group instructional settings will be included as a component of a student's final grade. Additional information related to this policy is contained in course and clerkship materials. In the clinical years, students are expected to attend all clerkship functions including night and weekend duty. Students having unexcused absences may receive a grade of FAIL and be required to make up the days missed or the entire clerkship depending on the length of time involved. Graduation Requirements Students will attend all activities related to the completion of specific graduation requirements.