Policies

COVID-19

If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or have experienced a possible or known exposure, please follow the procedures that can be accessed at https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/covid-19-case-and-exposure-guidance and https://www.ehs.washington.edu/system/files/resources/COVID-19-public-health-flowchart.pdf. If you have any questions that are not addressed by the procedures outlined through this link, please contact Dr. Gerald Tolbert at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Absentee

There are important events in one's life that should not be missed. Please try to schedule them during vacation time. For events that cannot be re-arranged (presentation at a conference, interview, wedding, etc.) we will allow 2 days. For personal/family medical emergencies, please contact the clerkship director to make special arrangements.

CLICK HERE to read the attendance and absentee policy used by all clerkships.

We want you to feel comfortable asking your preceptors for time to meet your own healthcare needs during the clerkship.  Please let me know if this is not the case.

CLICK HERE to read the healthcare policy used by all clerkships.

You may not start your clerkship before nor finish after the scheduled clinical block dates. Finally, let your team/preceptor know about absences as soon as possible. Unexcused or unannounced absences will affect your grade.

Student healthcare

The UWSOM supports students’ access to healthcare and strongly encourages them to obtain and maintain health insurance while enrolled at the UWSOM. The consolidated content on the links below has been created by collaboration between students and the UWSOM student affairs to ease of referencing for student related health information.

Student Health Insurance
Healthcare Access for Medical Students
SOM-Telehealth Program for Medical Students

Work Hours Policy for Required and Elective Clerkships

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure

Please CLICK HERE to find the latest information regarding bloodborne pathogen exposure