BULLETIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ISSUE 2012 - 2014 CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in its undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. As Catholic, Creighton is dedicated to the pursuit of truth in all its forms and is guided by the living tradition of the Catholic Church. As Jesuit, Creighton participates in the tradition of the Society of Jesus which provides an integrating vision of the world that arises out of a knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. As comprehensive, Creighton’s education embraces several colleges and professional schools and is directed to the intellectual, social, spiritual, physical and recreational aspects of students’ lives and to the promotion of justice. Creighton exists for students and learning. Members of the Creighton community are challenged to reflect on transcendent values, including their relationship with God, in an atmosphere of freedom of inquiry, belief and religious worship. Service to others, the importance of family life, the inalienable worth of each individual and appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity are core values of Creighton. Creighton faculty members conduct research to enhance teaching, to contribute to the betterment of society, and to discover knowledge. Faculty and staff stimulate critical and creative thinking and provide ethical perspectives for dealing with an increasingly complex world. CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 2012-2014 ISSUE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE This publication contains the most current information available on the subjects covered as of the date of publication. Any updates between the dates of publication of this Bulletin and its successor Bulletin will be posted on the University’s website and are considered a part of this Bulletin for all purposes. This publication is not an offer to enter into a contract. Final selection of applicants to be admitted shall be made by the University, which reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant for any lawful reason. The University also reserves the right to modify or eliminate University rules and policies, including without limitation: admission requirements and criteria; course offerings, or location or frequency thereof; course content; grading requirements and procedures; degree requirements; tuition, fee, and board and room rates; financial assistance programs; substantive or procedural student disciplinary rules; and support services, and to apply any such modifications to any student without regard to date of admission, application or enrollment. Students are strongly encouraged to check the University’s website for Bulletin changes at www.creighton.edu/Registrar. 2 CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY BULLETIN TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CALENDAR ...4 ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATION ...................................6 SUPERVISION ..........................................41 GENERAL INFORMATION....................13 Policy on Academic Honesty ....................41 The University ..........................................13 Requirements for the Location ....................................................13 Degree of Doctor of Medicine .............42 History ......................................................14 Unit of Instruction .....................................42 Nondiscrimination Policy .........................15 Full-Time Students....................................42 Services for Students with Disabilities .....15 Technical Standards ..................................42 Accreditation .............................................15 Americans with Disabilities Act ...............44 Health Sciences Facilities .........................16 Policy on Attendance ................................45 Additional Clinical Facilities ....................17 Grading System and Policy ......................47 Postdoctoral Programs in Policy on Advancement ............................48 Clinical Services ..................................17 Commencement ........................................48 Graduate Programs in Basic Sciences ......18 Graduation Honors ....................................48 Combined Programs .................................18 Professional Behavior ...............................49 Living Accommodations ...........................18 Confidentiality of Student Records ...........49 Child Development Center .......................19 Transcripts.................................................50 Center for Health and Counseling ............19 Mission Statement/Vision Statement ........51 Wellness Council ......................................22 Goals and Objectives ................................51 The Office of Academic Advancement .....22 CURRICULUM .........................................53 Multicultural and Community Affairs.... ..22 Component I- The First Year ....................53 Professional Societies ...............................23 Component II- The Second Year ...............60 Honors and Prizes .....................................23 Component III- The Third Year ................65 Special Lectures ........................................24 Component IV- The Fourth Year ..............66 Alumni Association ..................................25 Synopsis of Courses and Medical Alumni Board .............................26 Hours of Instruction .............................66 Post-Baccalaureate Program .....................26 Directed Independent Programs ...............68 ADMISSION ..............................................28 Interdisciplinary Elective Courses ............68 Application Process ..................................28 Anesthesiology ....................................68 Requirements for Admission ....................28 Biomedical Sciences ............................69 Advanced Standing ...................................30 Family Medicine ..................................69 Registration ...............................................30 Health Policy and Ethics .....................70 Orientation ................................................30 Interprofessional Education .................71 Student Employment ................................31 Medical Microbiology and COMBINED M.D./PH.D. Immunology ........................................71 PROGRAM ................................................31 Medicine ..............................................71 Program Components ...............................31 Neurology ............................................75 Departments of Study for the Ph.D. ..........32 Obstetrics and Gynecology..................76 Financial Support and Pathology .............................................78 Tuition Remission ................................32 Pediatrics .............................................79 Physical Medicine and COMBINED M.D./MASTERS Rehabilitation ......................................83 PROGRAMS ..............................................33 Psychiatry ............................................84 TUITION AND FEES ................................35 Radiology ............................................86 Estimating Basic Costs .............................35 Surgery ................................................87 Textbooks and Supplies ............................35 FACULTY ...................................................92 Financial Arrangements ............................36 Late Payment Policy .................................36 Withdrawals and Refunds .........................36 STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ...................37 Scholarships ..............................................38 Loan Programs ..........................................40 SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 3 CALENDAR ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-13 2012 June 18 M Senior Year begins-Class of 2013 28-29 Th-F Mandatory Junior Class Orientation - Class of 2014 July 2 M Junior Year begins -Class of 2014 August 1-3 W-F Mandatory Freshman Orientation - Class of 2016 6 M Freshman Year begins - Class of 2016 Sophomore Year begins - Class of 2015 September 3 M Labor Day-University Holiday 12 W Mass of the Holy Spirit November 21 W Thanksgiving recess begins M-1 and M-2 students at 8:00am 26 M Classes resume at 8:00am for M-1 and M-2 students December 15 Sa First Semester ends for all medical students at 8:00am 2013 January 3 Th Second Semester begins for all students February 15 F Last day to submit on-line Degree Application for May graduation March 15 F Match Day 29 F Good Friday-No classes for M-1 and M-2 students May 16 Th School of Medicine Hooding Ceremony 18 Sa University Commencement 18 Sa Second semester ends for M-1 and M-2 students at 8:00am June 15 Sa Second semester ends for M-3 students at 8:00am 4 CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY BULLETIN CALENDAR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-14 2013 June 17 M Senior Year begins-Class of 2014 27-28 Th-F Mandatory Junior Class Orientation - Class of 2015 July 1 M Junior Year begins-Class of 2015 31 W Mandatory Freshman Orientation - Class of 2017 August 1-2 Th-F Mandatory Freshman Orientation - Class of 2017 5 M Freshman Year begins - Class of 2017 Sophomore Year begins - Class of 2016 September 2 M Labor Day-University Holiday 11 W Mass of the Holy Spirit November 27 W Thanksgiving recess begins M-1 and M-2 students at 8:00am December 2 M Classes resume at 8:00am for M-1 and M-2 students 14 Sa First Semester ends for all medical students at 8:00am 2014 January 6 M Second Semester begins for all students February 15 Sa Last day to submit on-line Degree Application for May graduation March 21 F Match Day April 18 F Good Friday-No classes