Month: August 2024
Don’t be Afraid to Ask for Help – Medical Students are Humans Too
It’s no secret that medical school is difficult and often stressful. School assignments, combined with patient care and family responsibilities, can create a pressure-filled environment. Some students battle depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues due to...
Overview of Due Process for Medical Students and How Much is Actually Required
Questions concerning due process often come up when student dismissal is discussed. Exactly what is due process? Did the student receive due process before being dismissed from the program? What steps are deemed “enough” due process? Are students at private...
Medical Students Denied Accommodations Despite Disclosing Disability
In some instances, medical students are not granted accommodations after disclosing their disabilities to schools. Accommodations allow every student, regardless of their unique needs, to have an opportunity to thrive. The unfortunate reality, though, is that some...
Understanding Academic and Disciplinary Dismissals from Medical Education Institutions
No student wants to face dismissal. But unfortunately, some students do. Knowing what actions (or lack of action) often leads to dismissal helps to avoid this devastating decision. Keep reading to learn about definitions related to academic and disciplinary dismissal...
Structural and Cultural Barriers Faced by Medical Students with Disabilities
While medical schools work to be more inclusive, structural and cultural barriers still exist for students with disabilities. This article examines the most common of those obstacles and how schools are addressing them. It is important to understand what may lie ahead...
Title IX – Its Roots and What it Means Today
Education has often been the battleground for the fight for equal opportunities. Title IX, a pivotal federal statute enacted in 1972, is at the heart of this fight. After becoming a law, it greatly changed the trajectory of educational equality in the United States....
Dismissal for Plagiarism: How to Prevent and Next Steps if Accused
Integrity is a cornerstone of academic achievement. So, it’s not surprising that universities and schools institute consequences if a student is found guilty of plagiarism, or the act of presenting someone else’s work as your own. And while this is not new news, the...
Dismissal for Academic Dishonesty: What Nursing Students Can Do to Safeguard Themselves
In the pursuit of a noble profession like nursing, where lives literally hang in the balance, the importance of academic integrity cannot be overstated. Nursing school is competitive, though, and the temptation to take shortcuts or make unethical decisions to find...
Understanding ADA Requirements for Medical Schools: Know Your Student Rights
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical education, it's important for students and institutions to understand and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As a medical student who may be seeking accommodations (or even as a school looking to ensure...