MD Program Handbook
This handbook pertains to the Doctor of Medicine program at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo. This handbook contains important information about various policies, procedures and resources that will guide you on your Medical School journey.
Many of the policies in this handbook supplement other existing policies.
Overview and Mission of the Jacobs School
Learning Environment Policy
Academics
Well Beyond
Classic Curriculum
Well Beyond
1. Students Who Have Difficulty in Phase 1, which includes the following:
- Students who fail a single course
- Students who fail more than one course
- Notification of course failure
- Students who fail the Step 1 exam
2. Students Who Have Difficulty in Phase 2 & 3, which includes the following:
- Students Who Fail a Single Clerkship/Course in Phase 2 or 3
- Students Who Fail More Than One Clerkship/Course in Phase 2 or 3
- Notification of Course/Clerkship Failures in Phase 2 and 3
Classic Curriculum
1. Students Who Have Difficulty in Years 1 and 2, which includes the following:
- Students who fail a single course
- Students who fail more than one course
- Notification of course failures
- Students who fail the Step 1 exam
2. Students Who Have Difficulty in Years 3 and 4, which includes the following:
- Students Who Fail a Single Clerkship/Course
- Students Who Fail More Than One Clerkship/Course
- Notification of Course/Clerkship Failures
3. Dismissal
Grading and Assessment
The Curriculum Committee shall determine grading policy of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 courses. The criteria for grading at each level shall be applied uniformly within each course. The Grading Scale, requirements for Latin Honors, and procedures for remediation are contained within the Course Book.
Classic Curriculum
Well Beyond Curriculum
Disciplinary Procedures
Leave of Absence
Dual Degrees
Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
Standing Committees
Standing Committees are those considered essential and are continually activated. These committees are generally associated with a specific policy document of the Jacobs School.
Student Resources
Posthumous Award of a Graduate Degree
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences follows the Graduate School policy for posthumously awarding a degree. Policy can be found in the Graduate School Policy Library.