1.1 Scheduled Examinations: Students must attend examinations as scheduled. Students must promptly inform the Office of Medical Curriculum and the course/clerkship director of any unforeseen circumstances affecting their ability to take the exam on the scheduled date. Failure to communicate such circumstances may lead to disciplinary action.
1.2 Make-up Examination Procedure: In cases of illness or extraordinary personal circumstances, students may request a make-up examination. They must attend the scheduled make-up examination session provided by the Office of Medical Curriculum.
1.3 Documentation: Students unable to attend a scheduled examination or make-up session must provide supporting documentation. Documentation requirements will be specified by the Offices of Medical Education.
1.4 Late Arrival Policy: Students are expected to be seated and start their exam at the scheduled time. Students arriving late may be seated at the discretion of the course/clerkship director. No student arriving late will be seated if any other student has completed the test.
1.5 Recording of Grades for Missed Examinations: Failure to sit for a scheduled examination or make-up session without an approved excuse will result in a zero grade. Excused absences will be handled according to sections 1.2 and 1.3.
2.1 Accommodation for Disabilities: Students with documented disabilities may request accommodations for examinations in line with the University at Buffalo-SUNY Reasonable Accommodation Policy. Such requests should be directed to the Office of Accessibility Resources, 60 Capen Hall, which will evaluate each case individually to determine appropriate accommodations. Once approved for accommodation, students must inform the Office of Medical Education and the relevant course/clerkship directors.
Students are required to observe the following examination instructions:
Approved by Curriculum Committee – July 2, 2024