Educational Policies
Introduction
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.
College of Medicine Policies
- Academic Policies and Professional Standards [Requires a login to view]
- Professional Development Feedback Form (218KB PDF)
MD Curriculum Policies and Procedures
- UI COM Curricular Requirements | Class of 2027
- Use of Artificial Intelligence in Student Academic Work
- Policy on Access to Medical Student Academic Records
- Functional And Behavioral Standards
General Policies for Phase 1
- Phase 1 Assessment Policies and Procedures
- Phase 1 Attendance and Late Arrival Policy
- Phase 1 Decompressed Program
- Phase 1 Student Workload Policy
- Step 1 Deferral Procedures (Class of 2026 and 2027)
General Policies for Phase 2/3
- Clinical Experiences: Phase 2-3 Participation Expectations
- Unanticipated Interruption of Testing Policy
Expectations for Teaching: Instruction and Assessment
- Policy on Narrative Assessment in Courses
- Policy on Formative Assessment in Courses
- Policy on Communication of Objectives, Assess & Evals to Clinical Teaching Faculty
- Policy on Timeliness of Grades
- Policy on Direct observation of Clinical Skills
- Policy on Non-Involvement of Healthcare Providers in Student Assessment and Promotion
- Policy on Preparation of Resident and Non-Faculty Instructors
- UI COM Clinical Supervision of Medical Students
Academic Grievances
Learning Environment
- Learning Environment Statement
- UI COM Positive Learning Environment Policy
- UI COM Social Media Guidelines and Best Practices
- Policy on Medical Student Exposure to Infectious and Environmental Hazards
Other Policies
University Policies
The College of Medicine adheres to University Policies. For reference here are some of the relevant University policies.