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.
Academic
Academic Progression
Time Limits for Successful Completion of Coursework United States Medical Licensing Examination Policy Leave of Absence Policy Resignation Medical Student Academic Progress Review Campus Change Policy
Grading
Medical Student Grading Policy Grades Other Than Passing Policy Clerkship Grading Criteria for the NRMP Class of 2026 Raw Scores, T-Scores, and Ranking Formative Feedback Policy Clerkship Grading Criteria for the NRMP Class of 2027
Time & Attendance
Attendance Policy for Clinical Rotations Contact Hours and Clinical Work Hours Policy 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 Professional Conduct Medical Student Code of Professional Conduct Best Practices UAB Non-academic Conduct Policy Student Requirements for Participation at Clinical Sites Technical Standards for Medical Students Policy Honor Code Honor Council Social Media Policy Medical Student Supervision Policy CMS Consent for Certain Examinations
Computer Use
Student Computer Requirement Policy Student E-Mail Addresses Policy 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 Healthcare Policy
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-SOM Difficult, Tragic, and Disturbing Events Student Space in Volker Hall Policy Guidance on In-Person Student Activities