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For all absences, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they notify everyone in advance of their absence and to make up any work that has been missed.
ABSENCES
If a student is absent from the rotation, an absence request must be submitted to the UME office via Cally, at least 30 days in advance of the start of clerkship. If you have an unexpected absence and need to be excused on short notice, it is your professional responsibility to alert your site coordinator, the nurse navigator Kasia/Deb, the lead residents (if they are at your site), the administrator (Kayanna Reff obgynume@ualberta.ca) and the course coordinator (Dr Sanaee).
PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DAY
Students may request up to 1 Student Professional/Personal Day in this 6-week rotation. Medical students must submit an absence request 10 business days before the requested date (not including the day they submit and the day of the absence). Students cannot request a flex day during:
Clerkship Final Exam
First day of Clinical Rotation
Student Professional/Personal Days will be granted if there are no concerns surrounding the student’s academic and/or professional standing and the request meets the criteria listed under the MD Program Absence policy.
The student should notify the Clerkship Director and administrator, as well as the clinical supervisor/nurse facilitator, as soon as the student is aware of the planned absence.
Illness/Emergency Situation
In cases of illness or emergent situation, students are expected to submit an absence form within a reasonable timeframe.
Informal Agreement
Where student will be away for only part of the day, an informal agreement can be formed between the student, clerkship director/site coordinator. These informal agreements do not need to be approved by the UME Office.
ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE
Medical education requires in-person, active engagement among students, patients, and faculty. All learning experiences are considered mandatory to meet the course learning objectives and the MD Program requirements. While excused absences may be granted, all learning objectives must still be achieved to pass the clerkship. For further details, please refer to the Clerkship Absence Policy.
Absences should be requested through Cally. If you experience an unexpected absence and need to be excused on short notice, it is your professional responsibility to inform your site coordinator, the Clinical Nurse Educator, the administrator (Kayanna Reff), and the course coordinator (Dr. Sanaee).
Student Academic Integrity and Conduct
Student Academic Integrity and Conduct
The University of Alberta is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with these standards and uphold the university's policies regarding academic honesty. We encourage students to review the Student Academic Integrity Policy and the Student Conduct Policy available on the University of Alberta Policies and Procedures Online (UAPPOL) website. It is crucial to avoid any actions that might raise suspicion of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts, or any other offenses. Academic dishonesty is a serious violation that can lead to suspension or expulsion from the university.
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry's Code of Conduct offers guidance for all individuals working and learning within the Faculty. The Professional Standards for Students in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry have been established by students and endorsed by the faculty to clarify the values, expectations, and conduct required of students in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.
For more information on Absence Requests, Please refer to the MD Program webpage on Policies & Procedures
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