MD Student Handbook

Commonly requested sections of the Institutional Handbook can be found below.

MD Program Structure and Governance

Medical Education Program Objectives

Credit Hour Policy

Transfer Policy

Academic Calendars

Responsibilities of Faculty and Medical Students to the Professional Learning Environment

Non-Discrimination Policy

Statement on Community & Access

Title IX

Student Rights to a Professional Learning Environment Policy

Professional Learning Environment and Appropriate Treatment Policy

Clinical Supervision of Students, Conflict of Interest in Teaching and Evaluation of Medical Students, and Delegation of Clinical Responsibility to Students Policy

Monitoring Student Time Policy

Non-Involvement of Healthcare Provider in Education Policy

Student Exposure Policy

Responsibilities of Medical Students

ODU Code of Student Conduct

School of Medicine and School of Health Professions Expectations for Student Conduct Policy

Academic and Technical Standards

Appropriate Dress

Attendance of Academic Responsibilities Policy

Human Anatomy Lab Policy

Assessment and Documentation of Medical Student Progress

General Assessment and Evaluation Principles Policy

Pre-clerkship Phase Assessment and Grading Policy

Clerkship Phase Assessment and Grading Policy

Elective Phase Assessment and Grading Policy

Professionalism and Expectations for Students' Professional Behaviors Policy

Formative Feedback Assessment Policy

Narrative Assessment Policy

USMLE Procedures Policy

Class Rank Policy

Academic Records

Medical Student Performance Evaluation Policy (MD26)

Medical Student Performance Evaluation Policy (MD27 and beyond) 

Holistic Assessment of Medical Students

Student Resources and Services

Student Affairs

Overview of Student Assistance Programs

Student Wellness

Leave of Absence and Withdrawal Policy

Student Accounts Receivable Policy

Alternative Assignment Policy

Student Promotion and Progress Toward Graduation

Standards for Advancement and Graduation Policy (MD25 & MD26)

Standards for Advancement and Graduation Policy (MD27 and beyond)

Student Progress Committee Structure and Function Policy

Appeal and Complaints Procedures Policy

Student Non-Academic Complaint and Formal Grievance Policy