School Of Health Professions Student Orientation Handbook 2023.pdf

School of Health Professions - Key Takeaways

This handbook outlines academic policies and procedures for students in the School of Health Professions at Stony Brook University.

Mission & Vision:

Mission: Provide high-quality health professional education through interprofessional learning, scholarly activity, research, leadership development, and ethical practice.
Vision: Be the preferred choice for tomorrow's healthcare workforce, preparing diverse, competent, and compassionate clinicians who respond to local and global health challenges.

Academic Standing & Consequences of Non-Compliance:

Students must maintain:
A 2.0 GPA overall and 2.5 GPA in required professional courses (undergrad).
A 3.0 GPA overall (graduate students).
Successful completion of all program courses.
Professional conduct demonstrated through ethical behavior, sensitivity to patient needs, safety, appropriate demeanor, and teamwork.
Departmental Warning: Students who don't meet these standards receive a written warning from their Program Director. This may lead to further consequences like probation or suspension depending on severity.
Probation: Imposed when students fail to meet academic or professional expectations (e.g., low GPA, course failure, unprofessional behavior). May restrict clinical practice unless approved by the Dean.
Suspension: Students may be immediately suspended if their participation is deemed detrimental to patients, peers, or program principles.
Dismissal: The most severe consequence, resulting from persistent non-compliance with academic standards or serious misconduct.

Important Resources:

Appeals Process: Students have the right to appeal changes in academic standing.
Student Accessibility Statement: Outlines accommodations and support services for students with disabilities.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement: Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Non-Discrimination & Sexual Harassment Policy: Available online at: http://medicine.stonybrookmedicine.edu/ugme/mistreatment_policy

Certificate Programs (Anesthesia Technology, Medical Dosimetry, Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Paramedic):

Follow the same academic standing policies and procedures as outlined above.

Key Takeaways:

This handbook emphasizes the importance of:

Academic excellence: Meeting all GPA requirements and course completion expectations.
Professionalism: Conducting oneself ethically, respectfully, and responsibly in all settings.
Interprofessional collaboration: Working effectively with other healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.