Absence Policy
This course follows the absence policy of the School of Medicine as defined by the Curriculum Committee.

• potentially excusable absences (if negotiated with the course director)

Students must report all anticipated absences in advance to the course director.  Examples of absences that will be approved include residency interviews and examinations.  Documentation will be required from the student to confirm their participation in these approved activities. 
 
Unanticipated absences (e.g. illness) must be reported within 24 hours to the course director and the community faculty. Unanticipated absences that last more than 2 days will require documentation from the student to justify the absence (e.g. a note from the student’s personal physician). 

School of Medicine Policy dictates that students are not permitted any more than three excused absences per course.  More than three excused absences will result in an Incomplete and will require the student to make up the absences to complete the course and receive a passing grade.  The course director will determine the make-up time.

• unexcused absences.   Absences that are not approved or that are not reported in a timely manner will be considered unexcused.  Any unexcused absence will result in a failing grade for the course.