2011-2012 Student Handbook 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 Welcome from Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Jodi Langsfeld ............................................ 3 LEADERSHIP ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Hofstra University President and Senior Leadership .................................................................. 4 Trustees of Hofstra University .................................................................................................... 4 North Shore-LIJ Health System President and Senior Leadership .............................................. 6 Trustees of the North Shore – LIJ Health System ....................................................................... 6 School of Medicine Dean and Senior Leadership ....................................................................... 8 School of Medicine Department Chairs ...................................................................................... 9 Committees of the School of Medicine .................................................................................... 10 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..................................................................................................... 15 Degree Programs ...................................................................................................................... 15 Admission .................................................................................................................................. 15 EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL AID .............................................................................................................. 18 Tuition ....................................................................................................................................... 19 Tuition Rebate and Refund Policy ............................................................................................. 19 Financial Aid .............................................................................................................................. 20 Scholarships .............................................................................................................................. 20 FACILITIES ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Libraries ..................................................................................................................................... 20 Computing Facilities .................................................................................................................. 23 Center for Learning and Innovation .......................................................................................... 24 Simulation Training Facilities .................................................................................................... 24 CURRICULUM .................................................................................................................................... 25 General Overview ..................................................................................................................... 25 First 100 Weeks ......................................................................................................................... 27 Curriculum Master .................................................................................................................... 29 Course Descriptions .................................................................................................................. 30 Second 100 Weeks .................................................................................................................... 44 Elective Options ........................................................................................................................ 46 STUDENT ADVISEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 69 Office of Student Affairs ........................................................................................................... 69 Society Masters ......................................................................................................................... 69 National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and Post Graduate Education Process ......... 70 Page i STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................................ 70 Emergency/Urgent Service Contact Information ..................................................................... 70 Student Health Services ............................................................................................................ 71 Hofstra University Health and Wellness Center ....................................................................... 72 Student Tutoring ....................................................................................................................... 72 Ombudsperson .......................................................................................................................... 72 Services for Students with Disabilities ...................................................................................... 72 Student Financial Planning ........................................................................................................ 73 RESOURCES ....................................................................................................................................... 73 Academic/Educational Services ................................................................................................ 74 Campus Life ............................................................................................................................... 81 HONORS AND AWARDS ....................................................................................................................... 88 White Coat Ceremony ............................................................................................................... 88 Graduation with Distinction ...................................................................................................... 88 POLICIES ........................................................................................................................................... 88 Academic Honesty .................................................................................................................... 89 Academic Promotion and Graduation ...................................................................................... 91 Alcohol/Drug Policy ................................................................................................................... 92 Appropriate Treatment of Medical Students in the Educational Setting ................................. 94 Bloodborne Pathogen Control Plan .......................................................................................... 96 Code of Professional Responsibility For Faculty ..................................................................... 119 Conflict of Interest and Recusal Policy.................................................................................... 121 Conflict of Interest in Research (Individuals) Policy ............................................................... 123 Disability Insurance ................................................................................................................. 131 Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy ....................................................................... 132 Equal Educational Opportunity and Student Nondiscrimination Policy ................................. 133 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ................................................................ 134 Family Leave Policy ................................................................................................................. 135 Gifts and Interactions with Industry Policy ............................................................................. 136 Grade Appeal Process ............................................................................................................. 149 Grading Policies ....................................................................................................................... 149 Harassment Policy ..................................................................................................................