2.01 Academic Calendars
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- 1. The MD Programs at Harvard Medical School
- 1.00 The Learning Environment at Harvard Medical School
- 1.01 Plan of Instruction for Cannon, Castle, Holmes, and Peabody Societies (New Pathway Program)
- 1.02 Plan of Instruction for the London Society of the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (HST)
- 1.03 Course and Examination Requirements for the MD Degree (New Pathway and HST)
- 1.04 Student Assessment in the MD Program – New Pathway
- 1.05 Five-Year MD Program – New Pathway
- 1.06 Five-Year MD Program – HST
- 1.07 MD Degree with Honors in a Special Field
- 2. Academic Information and Policies
- 2.01 Academic Calendars
- 2.02 Attendance
- 2.03 Grading and Examination
- 2.04 Adding or Dropping Courses
- 2.05 Cross Registration
- 2.06 Licensure: USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination)
- 2.07 Full or Part-time Status Requirements
- 2.08 Policy on Length of Time to Complete Degree
- 2.09 Leaves of Absence
- 2.10 Withdrawal
- 2.11 Readmission
- 2.12 Credit for Work Done Prior to Matriculation
- 2.13 Credit for Special Programs or Extramural Work (i.e., away rotations)
- 2.14 Rules Governing Other Educational Experiences
- 2.15 Transcripts and Enrollment Confirmation Statements
- 2.16 Access to Educational Records
- 2.17 Advanced Standing Students
- 2.18 Curriculum Continuity: Policy on Interruption
- 2.19 Satisfactory Academic Progress
- 2.20 Student Workload and Duty Hours on Core and Elective Clinical Rotations
- 2.21 Pregnancy and Childbirth during Medical School
- 2.22 Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) - Dean's Letter
- 3. Academic Resources
- 3.01 Registrar's Office
- 3.02 Academic Societies
- 3.03 Office of Advising Resources
- 3.04 The Office of Student Affairs (OSA)
- 3.05 Office of Recruitment and Multicultural Affairs
- 3.06 The Council on Student Affairs
- 3.07 Advising and Career/Specialty Choice Advising
- 3.08 Scholars in Medicine Office
- 3.09 Office of Curriculum Services
- 3.10 Educational Computing and MyCourses
- 3.11 Center for Evaluation
- 3.12 The Tosteson Medical Education Center
- 3.13 Gilbert Medical Simulation Center
- 3.14 HMS Exchange Clerkship Program (Visiting Students)
- 3.15 The Academy at HMS and the Academy Center for Teaching and Learning
- 3.16 Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine
- 3.17 Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Office of Dental Education
- 3.18 Division of Medical Sciences
- 3.19 Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership
- 3.20 Harvard University Resources for Students
- 4. Student Conduct and Responsibility
- 4.01 Responsibilities of Teachers and Learners
- 4.02 The HMS Promotion and Review Board
- 4.03 Promotion and Review Board and Student Disciplinary Actions
- 4.04 Appellate Review
- 4.05 General Principles for Consideration of Student Performance and Conduct
- 4.06 Falsification of Admissions Application
- 4.07 Procedures for Consideration of Academic Performance
- 4.08 Procedures for Consideration of Unprofessional Conduct
- 4.09 Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism
- 4.10 Violation of Examination Rules
- 4.11 Submission of Written Work
- 4.12 Submission of the Same Work to More than One Course
- 4.13 Library Policies
- 4.14 Conflict of Interest
- 4.15 Policy Regarding Drugs and Alcohol
- 4.16 Policies Regarding Hazing
- 4.17 Financial Aid Fraud
- 4.18 Patient Confidentiality and HIPPA
- 5. Combined degree programs
- 6. Financial Obligations
- 7. General Policies
- 7.01 Harvard University Policy Regarding Religious Holidays
- 7.02 Vacations and Holidays
- 7.03 Transportation Policy
- 7.04 Weather and Emergency Policy
- 7.05 Program Evaluation
- 7.06 Student Identification Cards
- 7.07 Computers, Networks and Technology Requirements
- 7.08 Student E-mail Accounts
- 7.09 Electronic Communication and Social Media
- 7.10 Privacy of Information
- 7.11 Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
- 7.12 Sign and Banner Posting
- 7.13 Firearms, Explosives, Combustible Fuels, Fireworks, and Dangerous Weapons
- 7.14 Obscene or Harassing Telephone Calls
- 7.15 Patents, Trademarks, and "Use of Name" Regulations
- 7.16 Discrimination, Harassment, and Student Mistreatment
- 7.17 Stalking
- 7.18 Missing Persons Policy
- 7.19 Emergency Notification System
- 7.20 Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Annual Notice to Students, Harvard University, Office of the University CIO
- 8. Housing and Dining Services
- 9. Student Health
- 9.01 General Information
- 9.02 Harvard University Health Services (HUHS)
- 9.03 Student Health Program
- 9.04 Work-Related HIV Benefit Plan
- 9.05 Center for Wellness
- 9.06 Reproductive Health
- 9.07 Standard Precautions
- 9.08 Disability Insurance
- 9.09 Precautions against Communicable Diseases
- 9.10 Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
- 10. Services and Programs
- 10.01 Student Organizations
- 10.02 The Office of Communications and External Relations
- 10.03 Policies and Procedures for Students with Disabilities
- 10.04 Office for Research Subject Protection
- 10.05 The Ombuds Office
- 10.06 Harvard University Events and Information Center
- 10.07 Vanderbilt Hall Athletic Facility
- 10.08 Harvard International Office
- 10.09 Work/Life and Family Resources
- 10.10 Religious Activities
- 10.11 Security and Police
- 10.12 Transportation Services
- 10.13 Harvard Longwood Campus Map
- 10.14 Voter Registration
- 10.15 Veterans Benefits
- Alumni Services
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2.01 Academic Calendars
Current year academic calendars are available on MyCourses at http://mycourses.med.harvard.edu/ResCourses/CampusWide/academic_schedules.htm.
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