VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #S013

2.6 Expert Panel for Infectious Disease Considerations VCOM will appoint an expert panel to review each case of a student who is experiencing difficulty with immunizations, acute or chronic infectious disease, and/or chronic illness that may impact patient care. If the expert panel recommends an altered clinical education plan, the plan must ensure that all academic requirements are met, including completing all required clinical rotations. The student will be subject to placement in clinical sites that can accommodate an altered clinical educational plan in lieu of participation in the rotation match system. A student may also request an evaluation by an expert panel prior to matriculation. Students should read the health requirements in the Technical Standards to ensure they will be able to complete all curricular requirements, including those in the clinical setting. 3. DISABILITY INSURANCE The College provides the benefit of long-term disability insurance coverage for all current VCOM medical students. Coverage for long term disability is provided under Med-Plus Advantage (MPA), underwritten by Standard Life Insurance Company. There is no cost to the student for this valuable coverage; VCOM pays the premium. The plan is offered by the AMA Insurance Agency and covers more than 30,000 medical students nationwide. Details can be provided upon request annually. 4. LIABILITY INSURANCE Students currently enrolled as full-time students in good academic standing at VCOM and who are expected to graduate with the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine are covered by VCOM's liability insurance coverage on approved curriculum such as clinical rotations and required educational activities that are a part of the VCOM curriculum and as long as they are following the policies set forth by the institution. Students should not participate in patient care without supervision and should not perform procedures without direct observation. The coverage for students extends only to clinical situations where the care is performed as a part of the VCOM clinical program and when under the supervision of faculty. 5. MEDICAL INSURANCE Medical insurance is a mandatory requirement for all VCOM students. VCOM provides medical insurance for its medical students. Medical students who do not wish to participate in VCOM’s medical insurance program must seek and be approved for waivers from participation. Students who wish to obtain a waiver must present proof of health insurance at registration and every six months thereafter, including immediately prior to third year clinical rotations. Medical insurance must be carried through all four years for continued enrollment. Students who fail to do so are subject to suspension. The benefit terms of VCOM medical insurance are posted on the website annually. Coverage terms and deductible amounts are announced annually. If medical students provide their own medical insurance the minimum requirements are:

VCOM Minimal Health Requirements for Admission and Continued Enrollment

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