During Phase 3 Activities Excused absences are those absences that are approved by the course director. These excused absences should be for serious circumstances such as a death in the immediate family or an acute medical problem. These excused absences should be approved prior to the time off whenever possible. Excusing the student from their Phase 3 clerkship activities should not be within the purview of the resident staff.
Unexcused absences are adequate reasons to consider failure of the course.
Students are responsible for letting the course director know of circumstances that may necessitate their absence for the rotation. Failure to comply with this requirement is viewed as a serious breach of professional responsibility and may result in course failure. All of the above considerations apply also to other Phase 3 activities such as electives. Students must schedule interviews during the eight weeks available without instruction during Year 4. Scheduling interviews during planned instructional times must be approved by the elective or course director.