University Student Catalog/Handbook Academic Year 2020-21 (7/1/2020 – 6/30/2021)
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University Student Catalog/Handbook Academic Year 2020-21 (7/1/2020 – 6/30/2021) Revision 1.0.1 ABOUT THIS STUDENT CATALOG/HANDBOOK California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) has established CUSM School of Medicine (CUSM-SOM), which is the eleventh allopathic medical school in the state of California. Prospective students are primarily drawn from a national pool of applicants with a focus on disadvantaged* California and Inland Empire applicants. CUSM students are expected to be familiar with the information in the Student Catalog/Handbook and other publications relating to student conduct and attendance. Prospective students may use this document as a reference for CUSM information, policies, and procedures. Since this Student Catalog/Handbook is prepared in advance of the period of time that it covers, changes in programs and regulations may occur. All policies are subject to revision as necessary. Any changes or additions to this Student Catalog/Handbook will be made in writing and will be provided to all students in print or electronically. These policies are specific to the CUSM educational programs and related services. The ‘catalog,’ in the context below, includes both the University Catalog and the program-specific Student Handbook sections, i.e., the set of the CUSM Student Catalog/Handbook. As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement. Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that has not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 1747 North Market, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA or P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818, www.bppe.ca.gov, (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897. * The disadvantaged status is self-determined, but common premises may include: • Lack of socioeconomic resources during childhood • Family received aid from state and/or federal assistance programs • Growing up in a medically underserved area during childhood STUDENT CATALOG/HANDBOOK NOTICE Graduation requirements are determined according to the Student Catalog/Handbook in effect at the time of enrollment. ii | P a g e Sections This University Student Catalog/Handbook for California University of Science and Medicine consists of the following sections: Section I: CUSM University Catalog Section II: CUSM School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program Student Handbook Section III: CUSM School of Medicine Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Program Student Handbook Addendum A: CUSM Administration and Faculty Roster Revisions Since this Student Catalog/Handbook is prepared in advance of the period of time that it covers, changes in programs and regulations may undergo minor revisions. The following list indicates the revision history. July 1, 2020 Revision 1.0.0 Initial publication. August 5, 2020 Revision 1.0.1 Pages I-112 – 117 MBS Program course descriptions have been updated. Pages II-42 – 49 The MD Program Textbook section is updated. Pages II-80 – 82 The MD Program Policy on Academic Progress and associated sections in the MD Student Handbook are updated. Pages III-41 – 42 The MBS Program Student Satisfactory Academic Progress (SSAP) for Financial Aid Recipients section is updated. iii | P a g e California University of Science and Medicine Section I: University Catalog Academic Year 2020-21 (7/1/2020 – 6/30/2021) I-1 | P a g e Section I: University Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I: University Catalog ................................................................................................................... I-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... I-2 CUSM GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... I-6 The Purpose of the University ............................................................................................................ I-6 CUSM Vision ........................................................................................................................................ I-6 CUSM Mission Statement ................................................................................................................... I-6 CUSM Institutional Learning Outcomes .............................................................................................. I-6 Diversity Statement ............................................................................................................................ I-7 Academic Freedom Statement ........................................................................................................... I-7 History of the University ..................................................................................................................... I-7 CUSM University Organizational Structure ......................................................................................... I-9 CUSM-SOM Organizational Structure ............................................................................................... I-10 Campus Address ................................................................................................................................ I-11 Board of Trustees .............................................................................................................................. I-11 ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL ..................................................................................................... I-14 Status of Approval to Operate by California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education ......................................... I-14 Notice to Prospective Degree Program Students of Provisional BPPE Approval .............................. I-14 Status of Accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges ................................. I-14 Status of Accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education ....................................... I-14 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY ..................................................................................................... I-16 FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................ I-17 CUSM/CUSM-SOM Building .............................................................................................................. I-17 Educational Space ............................................................................................................................. I-17 Clinical Skills/Simulation Center ....................................................................................................... I-17 Cadaver and Histology Laboratories ................................................................................................. I-17 Medical Research Facility .................................................................................................................. I-18 Administration Space ........................................................................................................................ I-18 Information Commons (Library) ....................................................................................................... I-18 Student Study and Storage Space ..................................................................................................... I-19 Computer Hardware and Software ................................................................................................... I-20 Wireless Network .............................................................................................................................. I-20 Online Textbooks .............................................................................................................................. I-20 Additional Educational Resources .................................................................................................... I-20 I-2 | P a g e Section I: University Catalog STUDENT SERVICES .......................................................................................................................... I-22 Student Affairs Mission Statement ................................................................................................... I-22 The Office of Financial Aid ................................................................................................................ I-22 Private Student Loans ....................................................................................................................... I-22 Federal Financial Aid Temporary Unavailability ............................................................................... I-22 Loan Disclosure Statement – Code of Conduct for Educational Loans ............................................. I-23 Financial Aid Focus ............................................................................................................................ I-24 Medical Student Loan Reimbursement Programs ............................................................................ I-25 Financial Aid Policy ............................................................................................................................ I-25 Financial Aid Important Information ...............................................................................................