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As the next generation of medical professionals, students are expected to maintain the highest integrity and ethical standards that are associated with their future profession and that are representative of our school. Students are entrusted to assume responsibility for upholding the school's culture of integrity by being honest, respectful, and accountable in their academic and non-academic endeavors. They are expected to follow the school's standards of conduct (see the Student Handbook) - to adhere to an "unwritten" honor code of absolute academic integrity.
Below are just some examples of common scenarios that illustrate activities in which a student would be violating the honor code.
Students are responsible for understanding the specific conditions for individual course quizzes and examinations (including triple jump exams), both in-class and take-home. For example, some TJEs have policies that allow students to collaborate at certain points during the exam period. However, unless otherwise stated, the following examples would involve a violation of the honor code:
Curricular materials including slides, manuals, case scenarios, videos, on-line modules or self-assessment programs, podcasts, images etc., are provided for use by students and faculty enrolled in specific courses. These materials are not to be shared with others, including students or faculty at other institutions, or uploaded onto websites or social networking sites. These materials are copyrighted and may contain sensitive information. Failure to adhere to this policy constitutes a violation of the honor code and may constitute an infringement of copyright law.
Students should familiarize themselves with the laws governing patient confidentiality found in the Health Insurance portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Students are expected to abide by these policies fully. Misuse of patient confidential information or unauthorized access to patient records constitute a violation of the honor code and federal laws.
Students are expected to follow all policies as outlined by Information Technologies and Services regarding the use of computers, e-mail, iPads, software etc.
Weill Cornell ITS Policies
For a complete list of policies, please visit our Medical Education Policy Nexus. Note: an active CWID is required to log in to Nexus.
Weill Cornell Medical Education Policies