Policies

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to be present for assigned clinical duties. Directions are provided to each clinical site.

WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE

Your attendance at ALL workshops is mandatory. You will be graded based on your punctuality, preparation, and participation

ILLNESSES AND ABSENCES

Students who are ill during the clerkship should notify their preceptor with whom they are working with on that day. Absences for other reasons must be cleared with the Geriatric Clerkship Office. Prolonged absences (more than 1 day) need to be approved by the Student Affairs Office. Students who are away from the clerkship for a period of time will need to make up the time missed before they can receive a final clerkship grade.

Geriatric Clerkship Office:

Karen Ward (434) 243-6889
OR
Page Dr. Huai Cheng (PIC 3834)

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Dress Code

Patients and their families have reasonable expectations that their care givers present themselves in a professional manner both in demeanor and appearance.

The following are guidelines* for dress on the wards:

Men: Men should wear trousers (no jeans), dress shirt and a tie. Tennis shoes (sneakers) are not appropriate dress. A white coat is recommended and the University of Virginia identification badge is required at all times. Hair should be clean and neatly groomed. Beards and/or moustaches, if worn, shall be neatly groomed.

Women: Women should wear a dress, skirt or slacks (no jeans). Tennis shoes (sneakers) are not appropriate dress. A white coat is recommended and the University of Virginia identification badge is required at all times. Hair should be clean and neatly groomed.

* These guidelines augment (not replace) Medical Center Policy 0051