Albert Einstein College of Medicine is committed to providing access and equal educational opportunities to all students, including those with disabilities. Einstein does not discriminate against students with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodation for known disabilities so that every student has an equal opportunity to participate in College of Medicine-sponsored academic and extracurricular programs, activities, and services.  

We provide guidance to faculty and staff so that they may reasonably accommodate and support students with disabilities without compromising academic standards and requirements, as well as to assure reasonable accommodation and program accessibility as required under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Students with documented learning disorders, as well as students who require time-limited assistance in cases of illness or injury, may also apply for accommodations. The specific guidelines are outlined in Einstein’s policy for technical standards for admission, retention, promotion, and graduation.

Accommodations provided to students who qualify include separate testing space, extended time during exams, additional lighting, and visual aids depending on the request. If you are a student who is requesting accommodations, you are required to complete a formal application detailing the specific reason. Each request is individually evaluated by the office of academic support and counseling.

If you have questions about requesting accommodation, please contact the office of academic support and counseling at oasc@einsteinmed.edu or 718-430-3154. We are located at 1300 Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx, Belfer Building, room 410 and 410A.

Accommodation Procedures