Educational Policies
The University of Illinois College of Medicine (UI COM) has expectations for teachers and students. To ensure the high quality of education for which we hold ourselves accountable, we steadfastly insist that all faculty, resident, and students are aware of our formal policies.
Please read through the attached compact (14KB PDF) to further your understanding of the culture we want to espouse here at UI COM.
This webpage consists of policies and procedures that apply to students and educators at all campuses within the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Questions or concerns regarding material on this page can be directed to Dean Kashima or Dean Curry. Please be assured that any concerns or feedback provided will be given immediate attention by the administration.
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- Academic Policies and Professional Standards [Requires a login to view]
- Professional Development Feedback Form (218KB PDF)
Curriculum Policies and Procedures
- Phase 1 Assessment Policies and Procedures
- Phase 1 Attendance and Late Arrival Policy
- Phase 1 Decompressed Program (579KB PDF)
- UI COM Curricular Requirements | Class of 2027
- Expectations for Participation in Phase 2 and Phase 3 Clinical Experiences
- Unanticipated Interruption of Testing Policy (15KB DOCX)
- Step 1 Deferral Procedures Class of 2026 (146KB PDF)
- Step 1 Deferral Procedures Class of 2027 (208KB PDF)
- Use of Artificial Intelligence in Student Academic Work (4MB DOCX)
Academic Grievances
Learning Environment
- Learning Environment Statement
- UI COM Clinical Supervision of Medical Students
- UI COM Positive Learning Environment Policy (263KB PDF)
- UI COM Social Media Guidelines and Best Practices (42KB PDF)
Other Policies
- Functional And Behavioral Standards (150KB PDF)
- Conflicts of Interest with Health Care Industry (128KB PDF)
- Drug Screen Policy (62KB PDF)
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The College of Medicine adheres to University Policies. For reference here are some of the relevant University policies.