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| www.CMUmed.org | | www.CMUmed.org ICA ED L U M N N I A V E MMVI E B R S B I I T R Y A C Caribbean Medical University SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DISCOVER MORE ‘18 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 STUDENT HANDBOOK PUBLISHED BY CARIBBEAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY ‘18 Student Handbook ‘18 Student Handbook DISCLAIMER This handbook is prepared for the convenience of our medical students WHAT’S INSIDE at Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine. In case of any divergence from or conflict with the bylaws or policies of the University, From the Dean 7 the official bylaws and policies of the University shall prevail. The Medical School 8 Admissions 14 Caribbean Medical University is an equal educational opportunity Financial Aid 18 institution in that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age or national origin be excluded from participation in Academic Programs 28 or be otherwise subjected to discrimination by any educational program, Premed Program 30 activity or facility. This is in compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Basic Science Program 34 Act of 1964. Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine is an Clinical Science Program 44 equal opportunity employer. Fire regulations, insurance provisions, and University policy prohibits smoking in classrooms and laboratories. The Academic Guidelines 69 information in this handbook is subject to change without prior notice University Policies 81 as a result of activities. The University disclaims any misrepresentation Student Services 113 that may have occurred as a result of errors in preparation or typesetting Accommodations 122 of the handbook. Student Life @ CMU 127 Student Organizations 151 Copyright © 2017 Caribbean Medical University, all rights reserved. Dean of Students 161 The materials in the Caribbean Medical University Student Handbook are the property of Caribbean Medical University, except where specifically indicated. Duplication of this material for reasons other than personal use requires written permission from Caribbean Medical Published by Caribbean Medical University, Willemstad, Curacao 2017 4 5 www.CMUMED.org www.CMUMED.org ‘18 Student Handbook ‘18 Student Handbook FROM THE DEAN Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine prepares students for the lifelong study and practice of medicine in the public and private sectors. In addition to the essential skills of practicing physicians, the program forwards the highest gials of health care professionals. It also advances the development of competencies essential for improving existing health care delivery systems throughout the world, with an emphasis on public health issues, particularly in North American region and other developing countries. The University promotes research in a range of health care fields and preventive medicine, particularly into the cause, prevalence or incidence and treatment of diseases important to the communities of the United States and Canada. Dr. Ryan Jackson, MD, MS Dean of the School of Medicine. 6 7 www.CMUMED.org www.CMUMED.org ‘18 Student Handbook ‘18 Student Handbook Medical Student Oath attainment of excellence in all areas of Introduction As a medical student at Caribbean Medical University and as a future This handbook provides information on medical education. To this end, Caribbean physician, the policies and procedures in place for the Medical University School of Medicine Academic Program of Caribbean Medical has created a number of Committees and I will practice University School of Medicine. The mission Boards, such as the Curriculum Committee, medicine to the highest standards of conduct by doing what is best for my patients and of Caribbean Medical University School of the Academic Advisory Board, the School allowing neither greed, nor miserliness, nor thirst for great reputation to corrupt me. Medicine is to promote health care worldwide Disciplinary Committee and the Promotions by aiding the training of primary health care Committee and has developed a number I will cultivate physicians from all nations who will carry of policies and procedures to be followed the virtues of integrity, honesty, compassion, courage, respect, and self-sacrifice in myself out health care that is responsible competent, at all times during the Academic Program. and in my colleagues. humane, ethical and state of the art. All students will be issued with a copy of the Academic Policies and Procedures I will remember Objectives Handbook on arrival, and will be expected to that my actions impact the way the world perceives medicine. Caribbean Medical University School of adhere to all of the policies and procedures Medicine endeavours to train physicians contained within. Students are required I will cherish who are able to work as a member of a health to sign the attached form to indicate their the diversity among my patients and my colleagues, and will not tolerate any form of team to provide for their community and are acceptance of the policies and procedures discrimination or harassment. aware of legal, social and cultural problems contained within this Handbook. Student’s related to varying health environments. that transfer directly into the clinical program I will respect Caribbean Medical University School of will receive the Policy and Procedures hand those who are wiser than I am and will gratefully follow their guidance. Medicine endeavours to train physicians book upon request. It is assumed through who will be sympathetic and sensitive prior educational institutional experience I will be compassionate, to medical issues concerning others. that it exists and that they are not exempt and never see in the patient anything less than a fellow creature in pain. Caribbean Medical University School of from the rules and regulations stated in the Medicine endeavours to train physicians handbook should they not request one. Today with a strong academic background and is the first step in a lifetime of learning, and I promise to always challenge the extent of my a commitment to primary health care. Caribbean Medical University School of knowledge. To fulfil these objectives, the School Medicine reserves the right to change any administration, faculty, and student body of the policies contained herein at any time May the white coat I don today remind me of the promises I have made, must adhere to a common purpose: the without prior notification. and of my duty to make medicine better. The Medical School 8 9 www.CMUMED.org www.CMUMED.org ‘18 Student Handbook ‘18 Student Handbook Goals Our Standards Mission the expectations of our American, European Medical education at Caribbean Medical The mission of CMU is to educate medical Dear Medical Students, Applicants and Friends and international colleagues. Administration, University begins on the island of Curacao, students in accordance with the highest of the Caribbean Medical University (CMU), faculty, staff and students are all committed continues with clinical training primarily professional standards; to prepare clinicians to go willingly and enthusiastically beyond conducted in Clinical Centers and affiliated to practice patient-centered medicine of the I am pleased to welcome you in print or on line what is expected, in order both to follow bold teaching hospitals in the United States and highest standard; and to identify and answer to the prospectus of the Caribbean Medical leadership and give leadership to others in order Canada. The School of Medicine is listed in fundamental questions in the mechanisms, University. We are very proud of our innovative to achieve superior results in medical education. the FAIMER International Medical Education prevention and treatment of disease, in health medical educational venture, which we hope We will put the welfare of colleagues, students Directory (IMED) and is fully recognized and care delivery and in the basic sciences. will join the United States, European and and patients above our own interests, and will approved by the Government of Curacao and iInternational Community in the training of strive for altruism, accountability and respect Netherlands Antilles to confer the degree of The aim of the curriculum of the medical scientifically expert and clinically competent for others. Doctor of Medicine upon students who fulfill school is to produce leaders in medicine, who physicians who are also imbued with the best the School’s admission requirements and will take the foundation of a broad education and most compassionate aspects of the ancient We invite you to learn more about this exciting complete the prescribed curriculum. in medicine, to improve health through patient philosophical, spiritual and social traditions of transnational and transcultural adventure in care, research, and education. American, European and international medicine. medical education . We hope that this program The founding and development of Caribbean will represent a new paradigm for the training of Medical University School of Medicine have The Caribbean Medical University School of The core values of Caribbean Medical physicians of the future. been the result of collective sacrifice and Medicine has been established to educate and University School of Medicine are integrity, solidarity involving remarkable individuals inspire scholars and future leaders, who will teamwork, innovation, excellence, leadership and the Caribbean people as a whole. What advance the practice of medical science. and professionalism. We at CMU strive for the stands here today is a magnificent educational highest