VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #S011

k. Ensure that VCOM students are not allowed to participate in any aspect of the healthcare of other VCOM students, including observation, regardless of whether the student patient gives consent or not. l. Assure appropriate staff are present during any invasive or sensitive procedure/exam as required. m. Provide students with regular feedback, both positive and constructive, which includes at least one formal mid-rotation evaluation to the student. n. The supervising physician, with input of other faculty involved in the student’s training, will complete a consensus evaluation for OMS 3 & OMS 4 students ideally on the last day of the rotation and discussed with the student prior to the student leaving the rotation. In cases where this is not possible, the evaluation must be submitted to VCOM within 4 weeks of the end of the rotation. o. Notify the Director of Student Medical Education and Site Coordinator if serious academic or professional gaps in student performance exist. p. Model professional behavior in interactions with patients, learners, staff and all other individuals in the health care team. 2.3 Expectations of Medical Students a. Assume responsibility for and perform their assigned duties in conformance with the rules and regulations of the clinical clerkship training site and VCOM. b. Maintain professional behavior standards with the supervising faculty physician, other members of the medical team, including resident physicians, other health professionals, staff members, patients, and any other individuals encountered in the clinical setting. c. Recognize when one’s ability to function effectively is compromised and ask for relief or help. d. Recognize the limits of student involvement in the medical care of a patient and seek supervision or advice before acting when necessary. e. Admit errors and not knowingly mislead others to promote oneself at the expense of the patient. f. Admit errors and not knowingly mislead others to promote oneself at the expense of the patient. g. Inform patients and/or family members of their status as a medical student and the name of the supervising faculty physician under whom they are working. h. Shall not participate in any aspect of the healthcare of other VCOM students, including observation, regardless of whether the student patient gives consent or not. It is the responsibility of the student who is on rotation or shadowing in the clinical setting to notify the treating physician of the presence of a

VCOM Medical Student Patient Care Supervision and Expectations for Performance in Patient Care Policy

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