Medical Student Handbook

Medical Student Education

Notification of Criminal Charges, Arrests, or Indictments

Policy 660.00

Policy Statement

All students must immediately notify the Associate/Assistant Dean for Students of any criminal charges, arrest or indictments other than minor traffic violations. Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is NOT a minor traffic violation and must be reported. The Associate/Assistant Dean for Students will meet with the student to discuss the charges, arrest, or indictments and an appropriate action plan.

Applicability of the Policy

All Medical Students

Related Larner College of Medicine Policies

• 610.00 Statement on Medical Professionalism
• 610.10 Tenets of Professionalism
• 620.00 Student Honor Code
• 625.00 Policy on Standards for Professional Code of Conduct
• 630.00 Positive Learning Environment and Mistreatment Prevention
• 630.10 Procedure for Reporting Violations of the Positive Learning Environment and Mistreatment Prevention
• 690.10 Fitness Committee Procedure and Review of Professional Performance

Related University of Vermont Policies

• 2.3.6 Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drug Use - Students
• 1.6.1 Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards
• 2.8.8 Code of Students Rights and Responsibilities
• UOP51 Student Organization Misconduct Investigation and Resolution

Related Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Standard(s)

3.5 Learning Environment/Professionalism

History

• 7/16/2013 Policy Adopted/Affirmed [Medical Curriculum Committee]
• 3/17/2020 Reformatted [Medical Curriculum Committee]
• 3/21/2023 Policy Revised [Medical Curriculum Committee]
• 12/19/2023 [Medical Curriculum Committee]

Policy Oversight

Associate/Assistant Dean for Students

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