M.D. Program Student Handbook

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Student Responsibilities

The Student Responsibilities section contains information about and links to policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Students are responsible for all the information presented.

In this section:

• Student responsibilities for all policies and procedures
• Requirements regarding official communications/publications
• Medical Student Professionalism
• Reporting & Responding to Breeches of Professionalism and Ethical Conduct
• Honor Council
• Criminal Allegations, Arrests, and Convictions Policy (BCM login required)
• Access Control Policy
• Background Check Policy
• Falsification of Admission Application
• Tuition, Fees, and Health Insurance Rates by Academic Year
• Dual Degree Billing Schedules
• Tuition,  Fees, and Health Insurance Payment Options
• Refund Policy

Principles and Learning Environment

Baylor College of Medicine is committed to creating an environment for students that is conducive to academic success and academic freedom commensurate with all applicable laws and regulations. View information about our Principles and Learning Environment.

In this section:

• Links to policies, statements and guidelines, as well as offices and resources designated to support this commitment
• Release of Information - description of your rights under FERPA

Organization and Governance

View information about Organization and Governance and its sections below:

• College and School of Medicine Leadership
• Committees with Student Involvement

Medical Student Professionalism

A student pursuing the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine assumes responsibility to develop in-depth knowledge, acquire and apply special skills, and demonstrate professionalism.

View information about Medical Student Professionalism and its sections below:

• Policies and Guidelines Governing Medical Student Professionalism
• Honor Council

Career Advising

Visit the Career Advising page and its sections below:

• Deans of Student Affairs
• Learning Community Advisors
• Specialty Mentors
• Office of Student Services Career Development Center
• Career Advising Activities
• Learning Community Advisors and Specialty Mentors
• Career Planning Resources
• NICER (Non-credit Introduction to Clinical Experiences and Research) program
• Academic Advising and Elective Counseling
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation
• Medical Licensure

Academic Standards & Requirements

Visit the Academic Standards & Requirements page and its sections below: 

• Links to academic standards related to conduct, technical specifications and more.
• Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine including Core Competency Graduation Goals and Graduation Requirements by Year
• Attendance/Participation and Absences

Academic Schedules and Calendars

Current students can view the curriculum schedule and additional content.

M.D. Curriculum

View information about the M.D. Curriculum and its sections below:

• Links to pages about the curriculum outside the Student Handbook
• Foundational Sciences Curriculum
• Clinical Curriculum
• Examinations
• USMLE (Step 1 and 2) Preparation
• Satisfactory Academic Progress and Criteria for Academic Advancement
• Course Credit Policy
• Academic Standards of Progress for Financial Aid Eligibility
• Student Promotions and Academic Achievement
• Transcripts

Learning Community

The Learning Community is a network of clinical faculty advisors for medical students. Advisors follow assigned students longitudinally beginning in the first-year through the final year, which culminates in the awarding of the Doctor of Medicine degree.

View information about Learning Community on the Office of Student Affairs web pages.

Student Health, Wellness & Career Services

Visit the Student Health, Wellness & Career Services page and its sections below:

• Baylor College of Medicine Gathering Guidance (Baylor login required)
• Student Wellness Resources
• Student Health Requirements and Services
• Infection Control
• Benefits: Student Insurance
• Leave of Absence
• Substance and Alcohol Abuse Policy
• Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Policy

Student Life Services

Visit the Student Life Services page and its sections below:

• Services for Students with Disabilities
• Employment
• Student Travel (Baylor Funded)
• Food Services
• Mail Services
• Campus Security and Public Safety
• Recreational Facilities and Programs
• Texas Residency-Tuition Status
• Student Lounge
• Parking and Transportation

Social Media and Its Use

The Social Media and Its Use page contains information on College policies related to the use of social media.

Student Government, Student Societies, Organizations and Committees with Student Involvement

• Student Organization Handbook
• Student Senate
• Student Societies and Organizations
• Committees with Student Involvement

In addition to the policies and procedures presented in this handbook, all students are expected to abide by all policies of Baylor College of Medicine as published in the College's Policy and Procedures Manual (Intranet Link). The Academic Policies website provides links to policies of particular relevance to students.

Services for Baylor College of Medicine are offered both by individual programs and by the College. Students are encouraged to visit the Office of Student Services website for updated listings of services provided by the College.