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Candidates must be able to accurately perceive, by the use of senses and mental abilities, the presentation of information through:
- · Small group discussions and presentations
- · Large-group lectures
- · One-on-one interactions
- · Demonstrations
- · Laboratory experiments
- · Patient encounters
- · Diagnostic findings
- · Procedures
- · Written material
- · Audiovisual material
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Examples
Representative examples of materials/occasions requiring observational / perceptual abilities beginning in years 1 and 2 include, but are not limited to: books, diagrams, discussions, physiologic and pharmacological demonstrations, microbiologic cultures, gross and microscopic studies of organisms and tissues, chemical reactions and representations, photographs, x-rays, cadaver dissections, live human case presentations, and patient interviews.
Examples from year 3 and 4 include but are not limited to: physical exams; rectal and pelvic exams; examinations with a stethoscope, otoscope, fundoscopeophthalmoscope, sphygmomanometer, and reflex hammer; verbal communication and non-verbal cues (as in taking a patient's history or working with a medical team); live and televised surgical procedures; childbirth; x-rays, MRIs, and other diagnostic findings; online computer searches and virtual clinical cases.
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Candidates must be able to communicate skillfully (in English) with faculty members, other members of the healthcare team, patients, families, and other students, in order to:
- · Elicit information
- · Perceive, acknowledge, and respond to nonverbal communication
- · Convey information, verbally and in writing
- · Clarify information
- · Create rapport
- · Develop therapeutic relationships
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Candidates must have sufficient gross and fine motor function, and tactile ability to:
- · Attend (and participate in) all classes, groups, and activities in the curriculum
- · Examine patients
- · Perform basic laboratory procedures and tests
- · Perform diagnostic procedures
- · Provide general and emergency patient care
- · Function in outpatient, inpatient, and surgical venues
- · Perform in a reasonably independent and competent way in sometimes chaotic clinical environments
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Examples of experiences requiring motor/tactile function in years 3 and 4 include, but are not limited to: accompanying staff on rounds and conferences; competently performing specific procedures, such as, venipuncture, endotracheal intubation, Foley urinary catheter insertion, and nasogastric tube insertion; taking overnight call in the hospital; performing physical, neurological, gynecological, pediatric, and obstetric examinations (with the appropriate instruments); dealing with agitated patients in emergency situations; maintaining appropriate medical records; acting as second assistant in the operating room (retracting, suturing, etc.); wearing appropriate equipment, such as a gloves, gown, and mask, as called for by the clinical situation.
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Examples of required cognitive abilities in years 3 and 4 include, but are not limited to: integrating historical, physical, psychosocial, and ancillary test data into differential diagnoses and treatment plans; understanding indications for various diagnostic tests and treatment modalities - from counselling counseling to medication to surgery; understanding methods for various procedures, such as lumbar punctures and inserting intravenous catheters; being able to think through medical issues and exhibit sound judgment in a variety of clinical settings, including emergency situations; identifying and understanding classes of psychopathology and treatment options; making concise, cogent, and thorough presentations based on various kinds of data collection, including web-based research; knowing how to organize information, materials, and tasks in order to perform efficiently on service; understanding how to work and learn independently; understanding how to function effectively as part of a healthcare team.
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- Consistently display academic integrity, fairness and respect for others
- Promptly complete all assignments and responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients (beginning with study in the first year)
- Communicate with, examine, and provide care for all patients—including those whose gender, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, or spiritual beliefs are different from candidates' the candidate’s own
- Develop mature, sensitive, and effective relationships, not only with patients but with all members of the medical school community and healthcare teams
- Maintain sobriety in all academic and clinical environments, and refrain from the illegal use of substances at all times
- Abide by all state, federal, and local laws, as well as all University of South Florida codes of conduct
- Tolerate physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding workloads
- Function effectively under stress, and proactively make use of available resources to help maintain both physical and mental health
- Adapt to changing environments, display flexibility, and be able to learn in the face of uncertainty
- Take responsibility for themselves and their behaviors
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Ethical and Legal Standards
Candidates for admission
Candidates for admission must meet all legal requirements to be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida. As such, candidates for admission must disclose and provide written explanation of any existing felony charge or conviction, as well as any existing disciplinary action taken against them that might impact licensure or placement at clinical sites. Enrolled students any conviction or plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or no contest to, a misdemeanor or felony in any jurisdiction (other than minor traffic offenses). All misdemeanors and felonies must be disclosed, even if adjudication was withheld. Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) are not minor traffic offenses for purposes of this disclosure.
Enrolled students (candidates for the MD degree)
Enrolled students are required to disclose any misdemeanor or felony charge or conviction in any jurisdiction (other than minor traffic offenses) to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs within 24 48 hours of the occurrence. Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) are not minor traffic offenses for purposes of this disclosure. Failure to disclose prior or new occurrences as set forth above can lead to corrective or disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the College of Medicine.
Annual Declaration
Each year, all candidates must sign and return to the MCOM Office of Student Affairs the form “Declaration of Meeting Technical Standards for the University of South Florida Morsani of Medicine.” of Medicine” to the MCOM Office of Student Affairs. Failure to sign and return the form could result in being removed from enrollment and prevent promotion or graduation. Falsification of a form is a violation of the Honor Code and could lead to dismissal from the program. Each year, the MCOM Office of Student Affairs will notify candidates of the deadline for filing the declaration, but it is the candidate’s responsibility to complete, sign, and return the form by the deadline.
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The University of South Florida is committed to the principles of equitable and accessible education and to providing reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities who apply for admission and are enrolled as medical students.
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Accessibility
USF does not ask candidates to provide disability information as part of the admission process. On occasion, a candidate identifies a disability that may impact his/her ability to meet the MCOM Technical Standards for Admission, Progression and Graduation. When this occurs, the following procedure will be adhered to:a.
- Upon learning of a candidate for admission with a disability, the Assistant Dean for Admissions will bring the candidate to the attention of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs so that appropriate evaluation can be arranged and coordinated by the
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- Department of Medical Education with Students
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- Accessibility Services. The Assistant Dean for Admissions will also inform the Chairperson of the Medical Student Selection Committee.
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- Any candidate who is admitted and registered with the University may apply for accommodations consideration with the Office of Student
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- Accessibility Services. Admitted candidates can contact Student
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- Accessibility Services to request appropriate accommodations. The approval of accommodations must be coordinated by the Department of Medical Education with
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- SAS) [Deborah McCarthy, Director, SVC 1133, 813-974-4300]) as set forth below.
Enrolled Students with Disabilities
- · All candidates with documented disabilities will be afforded appropriate and reasonable accommodations as determined by the USF Students with Disability Accessibility Services .
- · Accepted students who have disabilities will be expected to achieve a comparable level of competency to that required of other students for progression and graduation.
- · For students to receive additional time for completing USMLE Step 1 and 2CK, approval must be granted by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Requests to the NBME must be accompanied by appropriate documentation from the MD/PhD counselor with their recommendation and the diagnostic procedures used to make their determination.
It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to provide appropriate professional documentation showing the nature of their disability and the requested accommodations. If necessary, the MCOM Office of Student Affairs or SDS SAS can provide recommendations to candidates concerning professionals who are skilled in conducting such evaluations.