University Student Catalog/Handbook Academic Year 2018-2019 (7/1/2018 – 6/30/2019) Revision 1.1.1 ABOUT THIS STUDENT CATALOG/HANDBOOK California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) has established CUSM School of Medicine (known as “CalMed”), which is projected to be the eleventh allopathic medical school in the state of California once it has received appropriate authority and accreditation status. Prospective students will be 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 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. CUSM will publish all current policies and procedures affecting students on the CUSM website (www.calmedu.org). 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 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833 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 iii | P a g e Revisions Since the University and its educational program accepts students for the first time in 2018-19, some parts of this University Student Catalog/Handbook for California University of Science and Medicine may undergo minor revisions. The following list indicates the revision history. March 2, 2018 Revision 1.0.1 Published without “Addendum A: CUSM Administration and Faculty Roster” due to ongoing information collection from faculty members in affiliated clinical partners. March 9, 2018 Revision 1.0.2 Page II-18: Application Process Step 7 was updated to comply with the AAMC traffic rule. Page II-48: Textbooks for Emergency Medicine were updated. Page II-55: Description of Student Assistance Program (SAP) was added. Page II-57: Potential Occupations section was added in Career Advising. March 29, 2018 Revision 1.0.3 Page I-95: Description of Clinical Skills (I) course was updated. Also, associated changes (increase in 1 credit hour) were made throughout the Section II MD Program Student Handbook. Page II-13: Admissions Requirements was updated to include applicant with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. Page II-16 – 17: Policy on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Applicants was added. Page II-23 – 24: Estimated cost for student health insurance was updated. Page II-46 – 49: Textbooks for Pathology, Surgery, Medicine, Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neuroscience were updated. Page II-55 – 56: Student Use of Computers was moved from the Catalog page I-70. Page II-109: Background Check Requirements for Participation at Clinical Training Sites was added. Addendum A: CUSM Administration and Faculty Roster was added. April 13, 2018 Revision 1.1.0 Page I-113 – 119: A list of MBS program courses was added. Page II-44 – 49: The eISBN numbers of the several required textbooks have been updated. Section III: CUSM School of Medicine MBS Program Student Handbook was added. May 15, 2018 Revision 1.1.1 Page I-61 – 62: Professional Attire and Appearance for Anatomy Lab was added. Pages II-36 & III-19: The estimated cost of health insurance plan is updated. iv | P a g e California University of Science and Medicine Section I: University Catalog Academic Year 2018-2019 (7/1/2018 – 6/30/2019) I-1 | P a g e Section I: University Catalog WELCOME FROM THE FOUNDING DEAN We would like to welcome you to California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), School of Medicine (CalMed), a new allopathic (MD) medical school currently located in San Bernardino, California. We are embarking on a unique opportunity to add a new medical school in Southern California, which will be the first new, privately funded, not-for- profit medical school to earn accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education since 1949. This wonderful opportunity has been made possible by the vision of our President, Dr. Dev GnanaDev, and the financial support of Dr. Prem Reddy, Founder, and Chair of the Board. Dr. GnanaDev, a vascular and trauma surgeon, is the past president of the California Medical Association and current President of the Medical Board of California. Dr. Reddy is a cardiologist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He founded Prime Healthcare Services, which owns and operates 44 hospitals in 14 states. Dr. Reddy also founded and has been the sole contributor to Prime Healthcare Foundation, a non-profit public charity that owns 12 non-profit hospitals. We have developed a unique curriculum at CalMed which focuses on the integration of the basic and clinical sciences. The CalMed curriculum introduces the medical student on Day 1 to clinical medicine. In contrast to traditional medical education where students in the first two years of medical school studied anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology/immunology, pharmacology and pathology, students at CalMed will be studying the basic science and clinical presentations of the body’s systems. These include, for example, the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and renal systems, with each of these systems having eight to 10 presentations and the entire body having up to 100 clinical presentations. With this curriculum as a backdrop, we are focused on developing the finest physicians to serve our community. We will inspire and educate them to become inquisitive, skillful, ethical, and compassionate physicians, scientists, and leaders in the field of medicine. In addition to the very well qualified clinical faculty at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, we have assembled a dynamic and exciting group of medical educators trained in the basic and medical sciences. They are involved in putting together the integrated curriculum and building a new medical education building. This modern, state-of-the-art building will be completed in Colton, CA by 2019. We look forward to CalMed having a major impact on medical education not only in southern California but nationally and internationally as well. Welcome to California University of Science and Medicine. Robert Suskind, MD Founding Dean Vice President of Medical Affairs Professor of Pediatrics, Global Health, and Medical Education I-2 | P a g e Section I: University Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I: University Catalog ................................................................................................................... I-1 WELCOME FROM THE FOUNDING DEAN .......................................................................................... I-2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................... I-3 CUSM GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... I-7 The Purpose of the University............................................................................................................. I-7 CUSM Vision ........................................................................................................................................ I-7 CUSM Mission Statement ................................................................................................................... I-7 CUSM Institutional Learning Outcomes .............................................................................................. I-7 Diversity Statement ............................................................................................................................ I-8 Academic Freedom Statement ........................................................................................................... I-8 History of the University