There will otherwise be a general moratorium on visiting students from foreign schools with whom we have no affiliation at this time. No grade should be awarded to students who qualify for a make-up examination. Once the grade is secured it should be presented to the OME in memo format for input into the University System and inclusion in the transcript. Once awarded, Unsatisfactory grades will become part of the student s academic record. Remediation of Unsatisfactory grades will be credited at the next scheduled course offering.
Incomplete grades are to be awarded only in the event of illness or an individual circumstance.
Failure to complete course work on time requires an Unsatisfactory grade. The first two years of training consists of basic science courses and essentially mirrors the syllabus of the medical student. During this time, students are also required to attend a research seminar program to augment their education and reinforce their basic scientific knowledge. During the summer, between the first and second year, students are required to obtain research experience in one or more laboratories in order to acquaint themselves with different programs and departments related to their research interests. This is an important and indispensable exercise for MSTP students, however, they do not have to make a commitment to a Department or a thesis advisor until the end of the second year.