The School of Medicine is a member of the UAB community and must abide by all UAB policies that pertain to all UAB citizens. Policies of the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa may differ from those of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Students should contact the SOM on that campus for specific information on any policy differences.

Admissions

• Admissions Guidelines

Academic

Academic Progression

• Time Limits for Successful Completion of Coursework
• Policy on USMLE Examinations 
• Leave of Absence and Resignation
  
• Medical Student Academic Progress Review

Grading

• Medical Student Grading
• Grades Other Than Passing in First and Second Year Courses (Preclinical Curriculum)
• Clerkship Grading Criteria - Class of 2021
• Clerkship Grading Criteria - Class of 2022
• Grades Other Than Passing in Clinical Clerkships and Clinical Courses
• Raw Scores, T-Scores and Ranking
• Grades and Evaluation -- Appeals Process

Time & Attendence

• Attendance Guidelines for Clinical Rotations
• Contact Hours and Clinical Duty Hours
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Requirement
• Pagers

Behavior

Healthy Learning Environment

• Policy for a Healthy Learning Environment and Learner Mistreatment
• Report a concern or commendation using ReportIT

Student Policies

• Medical Student Code of Conduct
• Medical Student Code of Conduct Best Practices
• UAB Non-academic Conduct Policy
• Technical Standards
• Honor Code
• Honor Council
• Social Media Policy
• Medical Student Supervision

Computer Use

• Computer Requirements
• E-mail Addresses
• E-mail Use
• Social Media Policy

Financial

• Scholarships
• Financial Aid
• Tuition Policy

Health & Safety

• Blood/Body Fluid Exposure Guidelines
• Fingerprinting
• Medical Student Health Care

Industry

• Guidelines for Relationships with Industry
• 2011 Addendum

Records

• Diploma
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Student Life

These guidelines and procedures are used by Medical Student Services and the Office of Student Success related to student life, student extracurriclar activities, students who wish to run for office, and guidance for student group activities. 

• Vetting students who apply for office
• Students who go on voluntary LOA and involvement in extracurricular activities
• Guidelines for student fundraisers
• Guidelines for giveaways, raffles, auctions, and pools
• Guidelines for ordering SOM merchandise
• MSS reponse to non-SOM difficult, tragic, and disturbing events
• Student space in Volker
• Guidance for in-person student activities