Policies for M.D. Students
Albert Einstein College of Medicine provides a centralized source of information about school policies and bylaws. The following documents provide information necessary to successfully participate in our M.D. program. All M.D. students are subject to the following policies and procedures and are expected to be familiar with them (an AD username and password required).
Einstein accommodates students with appropriately diagnosed and documented illnesses and disabilities in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn more about our policy on accommodation for disabilities or disabling conditions.
Einstein is committed to fostering an environment where people can learn free from intimidation, aggression, coercion, and victimization. Learn more about our anti-bullying and hazing policy.
Einstein expects our students to actively participate in the curriculum. Certain activities require students to be physically present and engaged for teamwork, meaningful learning, assessment, and feedback to take place. Learn more about our policy on attendance.
Einstein has policies and procedures in place to govern the Committee on Student Promotion and Professional Standards, a committee composed of faculty, students, and staff appointed by the dean that is responsible for monitoring the academic progress and professional development of students. Learn more about our policies and procedures governing the Committee on Student Promotion and Professional Standards.
M.D. students who have their scholarly work accepted for presentation at a conference, including posters and abstracts, are eligible to receive funding for registration, travel, food and lodging. Learn more about our conference funding policy for M.D. students.
Einstein defines conflicts of interests for health professionals involved in academic evaluations and promotion of students. Learn more about our policy on conflict of interest and grading.
Einstein has created policies that describe community standards of conduct and procedures for the resolution of grievances and complaints. Learn more about our policy on discrimination and harassment.
Einstein has established a dress code that M.D. students must adhere to when interacting with patients in classroom and clinical settings. Learn more about our dress code for M.D. students.
Einstein provides compassionate assistance to students who require help for alcohol- or substance-use problems, while maintaining the safety and wellbeing of the university community. Learn more about our drug and alcohol policy.
At Einstein, all decisions are based on demonstrated capabilities, skills, and qualifications. Read our full equal education and employment opportunity statement.
Einstein’s M.D. student code of conduct is strongly rooted on our educational program objectives (EPOs) and seeks to promote a positive learning environment. Learn more about our M.D. student code of conduct.
Specific coursework and clerkship requirements are necessary to graduate. Learn more about our graduation requirements for the M.D. program.
Einstein views M.D. students as integral members of clinical teams. Their presence is expected if they are able to travel safely to the appropriate clinical training site. Learn more about our inclement weather policy for required clinical rotations.
Einstein defines behaviors that constitute professional misconduct, including cheating and plagiarism, and explains procedures for disciplining such misconduct. Learn more about our policy on professional misconduct.
Einstein provides guidelines for service and assistance animals and information for how to request permission to have a service and assistance animal in one of our residence halls. Learn more about our service and assistance animals policy.
M.D. students at Einstein are required to evaluate pre-clerkship courses, clinical rotations, and instructors throughout the curriculum. Learn more about our policy on student evaluations of preclerkship courses, clinical rotations, and instructors.
Einstein is committed to protecting all students, trainees, and postdoctoral fellows from any form of mistreatment. Learn more about our student and trainee mistreatment policy.
Certain academic standards must be met to progress through the preclerkship and clerkship phases of our M.D. curriculum. Learn more about our student progression and adverse action policy.
Einstein has adopted technical standards to be applied to admissions, matriculation, retention, promotion, and graduation from the M.D. program, as required by accrediting agencies and permitted by law. Learn more about our technical standards for M.D. students.
Einstein prohibits sex discrimination and gender-based misconduct in any education program or activity that it operates, as defined by Title IX federal law, including in admission and employment. Learn more about our Title IX policy.
Einstein provides information about the types of transportation available to M.D. students to travel to clinical locations. Learn more about our transportation policies and procedures.
Einstein describes the requirements governing the release of transcripts and medical student performance evaluations (MSPEs) for students graduating from the M.D. program. Learn more about our policy on transcripts and medical student performance evaluations.
Einstein provides students with the necessary support to effectively complete the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USLME) Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge, ensuring your readiness for future educational pursuits and achievements. Learn more about our policy on requirements for students taking the USLME Step 1 and Step 2 CK.
Einstein provides students with rules and guidelines on the appropriate use of social media for both personal and professional accounts. Learn more about our policy on use of social media. Einstein provides students with rules and guidelines on the appropriate use of social media for both personal and professional accounts. Learn more about our policy on use of social media.