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USF Morsani College of Medicine Exam Honor Code

On my honor as a University of South Florida MCOM Student, I pledge: 

·         I have not received any unauthorized information prior to this examination, 

·         I do not possess or plan to use any unauthorized materials during the examination, 

• I will not copy answers from another person's test/scratch paper,
• I will not share my work with another examinee during the examination, and
• I will not replicate or share the content on this test with others after the examination concludes. 

I understand that if I am aware of any violation of the above rules it is my obligation to report this violation to a Class or Student Affairs Representative.

Value Anchor

Behavior

Example

Responsibility and Accountability

Comes on time and is prepared

Informs others that he/she will be unable to attend

Informs faculty of intended absence from a mandatory meeting/class or clinical assignment well in advance so that consequences of absence can be addressed. Students should reference appropriate preclerkship and clerkship guidelines.

Emergency absences are reported the same day.

Assures continuity of patient care when absent

Arranges for coverage and discusses patients prior to leaving clinic/floor at the end of shift or rotation.

Completes assignments, documentation responsibilities on time

Submits all assignments when due. Completes charting on patients in a timely manner.

Complies with rules/procedures

Follows directions, rules and procedures; asks for clarification when needed

Shares workload appropriately and takes on additional responsibilities when appropriate to help the team

Does equal share of work in a group project. Accepts or volunteers for reasonable share of absent member’s duties/work when a team/group member is absent.

Responds to communications in a timely manner

Answers emails (<24hrs), pages(immediately), and returns phone calls (as appropriate to situation) promptly.

Acknowledges and accepts consequences of action

Acknowledges mistakes and accepts correction or action taken to remediate.

Self-Assessment/ Improvement

Accepts and modifies behavior in response to constructive feedback in an appropriate manner

Listens to feedback without being defensive, asks questions to clarify expectations, seeks examples of how to modify performance and constructs an action plan to address areas needing improvement.

Acknowledges limitations of knowledge, authority and ability

Performs procedures only under direct supervision.

Shows the appropriate level of self confidence

Presents in class or rounds with clarity and consistency. Acknowledges gaps in knowledge. Asks questions to help consolidate knowledge and skills. Is not arrogant or withdrawn.

Asks appropriate questions

Asks questions relevant to the learning activity or case. Inquiries about appropriate reference sources for furthering learning.

Consistently goes beyond the minimum in seeking knowledge and professional expertise

Demonstrates reading about topics or cases beyond the assigned tasks. Demonstrates curiosity about clinical topics and identifies topics for further learning.

Balances availability to others with care for one’s self

Attends to own needs for nutrition, sleep and exercise without compromising care of patients. Acknowledges level of personal stress and acknowledges when help is needed. Asks appropriate people for assistance. Counseling number here?

Provides leadership or participates in outreach to the community

Volunteers to help run and staff community and international health programs. Organizes others and helps teach wellness in the community.

Ethical Behavior

Attributes ideas appropriately

Avoids plagiarism; acknowledges and attributes ideas of peers and others.

Demonstrates honesty and integrity

Does not seek answers to exam questions during testing administration; does not communicate exam answers to subsequent examinees; documents authentically when providing patient care; does not copy previous work.

Adheres to examination honor code during test administrations.

Recognizes potential ethical dilemmas

Demonstrates awareness of potential sources of conflict between patients, providers and team members.

Demonstrates awareness of conflicts of interest in the practice of medicine.

Appropriate Interactions with Others

Demonstrates   courtesy, politeness and patience

Listens actively and attentively to patients, families, co-workers and responds appropriately.

Maintains appropriate boundaries

Does not offer gifts or services to faculty in order to receive special consideration in the future.

Maintains appropriate appearance and demeanor

Good grooming/hygiene; appropriate and clean dress.

Respects diversity

Asks about cultural background and acknowledges how these may impact health care.

Considers other’s point of view

Listens to others, asks questions to clarify differences of opinion; is not dogmatic, insistent or rude.

Demonstrates insight into the impact of their communication & behavior on others

Acknowledges own non-verbal and verbal comments that may signal boredom or disrespect to patients, families or other team members.

Patient-Centered Care

Develops rapport with patients

Uses open ended questions, obtains patient’s “story” of the illness, establishes trust with patient.

Incorporates patient’s views on health and illness into care

Collaborates with patient and inquires as to patient preference for care.

Demonstrates compassion toward patients

Being empathetic to better understand what patients are going through. Getting to know patients to better understand their needs. Giving patients someone to talk to, which is especially important for patients who don't have family or friends to lean on.

Advocates for the patient

Gets appropriate individuals involved in patient’s care, makes efforts to have team work together for patient’s best interests and follows patient’s progress.