2011-2012 Bulletin Table of Contents ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE .................................................................................. 1 WELCOMES ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Welcome from Hofstra University President, Stuart Rabinowitz ............................................... 2 Welcome from North Shore-LIJ Health System President, Michael Dowling ............................. 2 Welcome from Hofstra University School of Medicine in partnership with North Shore-LIJ Health System Dean, Lawrence G. Smith ................................................................................... 3 LEADERSHIP ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Hofstra University President and Senior Leadership .................................................................. 3 Trustees of Hofstra University .................................................................................................... 4 North Shore-LIJ Health System President and Senior Leadership .............................................. 5 Trustees of the North Shore – LIJ Health System ....................................................................... 6 School of Medicine Dean and Senior Leadership ....................................................................... 7 School of Medicine Department Chairs ...................................................................................... 9 Committees of the School of Medicine ...................................................................................... 9 THE STORY OF THE CREATION OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ....................................................................... 11 THE MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE .............................................................. 13 DEGREE PROGRAMS AND ADMISSION..................................................................................................... 14 Degree Programs ...................................................................................................................... 15 Admission .................................................................................................................................. 15 EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL AID .............................................................................................................. 18 Tuition ....................................................................................................................................... 18 Tuition Rebate and Refund Policy ............................................................................................. 18 Financial Aid .............................................................................................................................. 19 Scholarships .............................................................................................................................. 20 FACILITIES ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Libraries ..................................................................................................................................... 20 Computing Facilities .................................................................................................................. 23 Center for Learning and Innovation .......................................................................................... 23 Simulation Training Facilities .................................................................................................... 23 CURRICULUM .................................................................................................................................... 24 General Overview ..................................................................................................................... 24 First 100 Weeks ......................................................................................................................... 26 Curriculum Master .................................................................................................................... 29 Course Descriptions .................................................................................................................. 30 Second 100 Weeks .................................................................................................................... 45 Elective Options ........................................................................................................................ 47 DEPARTMENTS AND FACULTY ............................................................................................................... 71 STUDENT ADVISEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 91 Office of Student Affairs ........................................................................................................... 91 Society Masters ......................................................................................................................... 91 National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and Post Graduate Education Process ......... 92 Page i STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................................ 92 Emergency/Urgent Service Contact Information ..................................................................... 93 Student Health Services ............................................................................................................ 93 Hofstra University Health and Wellness Center ....................................................................... 94 Student Tutoring ....................................................................................................................... 94 Ombudsperson .......................................................................................................................... 95 Services for Students with Disabilities ...................................................................................... 95 Student Financial Planning ........................................................................................................ 95 RESOURCES ....................................................................................................................................... 96 Academic/Educational Services ................................................................................................ 96 Campus Life ............................................................................................................................. 103 HONORS AND AWARDS ..................................................................................................................... 110 White Coat Ceremony ............................................................................................................. 110 Graduation with Distinction .................................................................................................... 110 POLICIES ......................................................................................................................................... 111 Academic Honesty .................................................................................................................. 111 Academic Promotion and Graduation .................................................................................... 114 Alcohol/Drug Policy ................................................................................................................. 115 Appropriate Treatment of Medical Students in the Educational Setting ............................... 116 Bloodborne Pathogen Control Plan ........................................................................................ 118 Code of Professional Responsibility For Faculty ..................................................................... 142 Conflict of Interest and Recusal Policy.................................................................................... 144 Conflict of Interest in Research (Individuals) Policy ............................................................... 146 Disability Insurance ................................................................................................................. 154 Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy ....................................................................... 155 Equal Educational Opportunity and Student Nondiscrimination Policy ................................. 156 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ................................................................ 157 Family Leave Policy ................................................................................................................. 158 Gifts and Interactions with Industry Policy ............................................................................. 159 Grade Appeal Process ............................................................................................................. 172 Grading Policies ....................................................................................................................... 172 Harassment Policy ..................................................................................................................