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PA Student Policies Class of 2014

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:

• Attendance Policy 
• Background Check and Health Screening Policy
• Clinical Attire Policy
• Deferral Policy
• Exit Interview Policy
• Inclement Weather Policy
• Refund Policy
• Student Employment Policy
• Student Immunizations Policies & Procedures
• Student Insurance Policy
• Student Leave of Absence Policy
• Student Record Policy
• WFSM Equal Opportunity Policy
• WFSM Harassment Policy
• WFSM Sexual Misconduct Policy

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 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:

• The Honor Code - Standards of Honor and Professional Conduct 
  • Professionalism Policy
  • The Honor Oath
  • The Honor Pledge  
• Faculty Honor Code Participation
• Duties and Responsibilities of the PA Honor Council 
• Disciplinary Procedures 
• Student Honor Infraction Appeal Process  

Technical Standards

•  Technical Standards

Updated May 2012