The Heersink 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 may differ from those of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Students should contact the campus for specific information on any policy differences.
Admissions
Academic
Academic Progression
- Time Limits for Successful Completion of Coursework
- Policy on USMLE Examinations
- Leave of Absence
- Resignation
- Medical Student Academic Progress Review
- Campus Change
Grading
- Medical Student Grading
- Grades Other Than Passing
- Clerkship Grading Criteria - Class of 2025
- Clerkship Grading Criteria - Class of 2026
- Raw Scores, T-Scores and Ranking
- Formative Feedback Policy
Time & Attendance
- Attendance Policy for Clinical Rotations
- Contact Hours and Clinical Work Hours
- Absence Notification System
Behavior
Healthy Learning Environment
- Healthy Learning Environment and Learner Mistreatment Statement
- 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
- Student Requirements for Participating at Clinical Sites
- Technical Standards
- Honor Code
- Honor Council
- Social Media Policy
- Medical Student Supervision
- CMS Consent for Certain Examinations
Computer Use
- Computer Requirements
- E-mail Addresses
- E-mail Use
- Social Media Policy
- Secure Communication at UAB Hospital
Financial
Health & Safety
- Infectious and Environmental Hazards: Guidelines to Prevent and Respond to Exposures
- Medical Student Health Care
Industry
Records
Student Life
These guidelines and procedures are used by Medical Student Services and the Office of Student Success related to student life, student extracurricular 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 branded merchandise
- MSS response to non-school difficult, tragic, and disturbing events
- Student space in Volker
- Guidance for in-person student activities