PA Policies

General Policies

Policies are reviewed and revised on an annual basis by the chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies or his designee and the faculty.

PA Studies general policies, procedures and guidelines include:

• Student Record Policy
• Student Employment Policy
• Student Insurance Policy
• Background Check and Health Screening Policy
• Attendance Policy
• Student Leave of Absence Policy
• Clinical Attire Policy
• Inclement Weather Policy
• Exit Interview Policy
• Refund Policy
• Substance Abuse Policy
• General University Policies
• Immunization and Student Health Policies

For more information on School of Medicine policies, refer to the current Wake Forest School of Medicine  Bulletin .

Academic Policies

Students enrolled in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies must maintain adherence to standards of academic performance.

Academic policies and procedures include:

• Exam Policy
• Grading System and Promotion Guidelines 
• Academic Distinction
• Academic Standards
• Grade Appeal Policy
• Student Dismissal Appeal Policy

Honor Code Policies

Students enrolled in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies are expected to maintain the Honor Code and System of the Wake Forest School of Medicine.

Important aspects of the Code include:

• Standards
• PA Statement of Values 
• Honor Code
• Honor Oath
• Honor Pledge
• Honor Council
• Disciplinary Procedures
• Student Honor Infraction Appeal Process
• Appeals to the Dean
• Faculty Honor Code Participation

Professionalism Policies

Students enrolled in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies must maintain adherence to standards of professionalism. 

• Professionalism Policy

Technical Standards

• Technical Standards

Updated May 2011