Professionalism is an attribute and competency demanded of all physicians and an important component of the College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. Medical schools have a responsibility for the initial professional education of their students and for assisting in the development of professional attitudes and attributes among these students.
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Professionalism is an attribute and competency demanded of all physicians and an important component of the College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. Medical schools have a responsibility for the initial professional education of their students and for assisting in the development of professional attitudes and attributes among these students. The basic components of professional behavior can be clearly defined and monitored during the medical education experience. Forms and procedures initially developed at the University of California San Francisco (Academic Medicine 2004 79: 244-249) have been validated and adopted by an increasing number of medical schools, residency programs and professional organizations (AAMC, ACGME, ABIM, ABMS, AMA). The Physicianship and Professionalism Advocacy Program (referred to as "PPAP") establishes a process used to monitor, evaluate and improve, and commend the professional behavior of medical students at the College of Medicine.
To review the College of Medicine’s policy describing the PPAP in its entirety, view the College of Medicine Student Handbook.
Below are the links to the forms in the PPAP:
Email srealini@health.fau.edu with questions regarding the program.
All FAU College of Medicine students must complete this reporting form immediately if they test positive for COVID-19, are exposed to COVID-19, or develop symptoms of COVID-19 which include, but are not limited to, fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, new loss of taste or smell, vomiting or diarrhea, and/or sore throat. They must also notify their immediate faculty or clinical rotation supervisor/attending/preceptor, course/M3 clerkship/M4 year director, and the Deans of Student Affairs, Dr. Caceres or Dr. Gundersen, via e-mail or phone at jcacere3@health.fau.edu / (561) 419-5561 or egundersen@health.fau.edu / (561) 600-8570. In addition, they must immediately contact FAU Student Health Services (SHS) at 561-297-3512.
Medical students must take the following steps if exposed to COVID-19 or if they develop any symptoms.
Students must stay home if they:
Due to the pandemic, all College of Medicine students must report any travel outside of Florida, including international travel. This information will be sent to FAU Student Health Services to determine if the student requires self-quarantine upon returning to Florida.