Policy Statement
The KSOM is committed to ensuring the fair and impartial supervision and evaluation of students.
Audience
All members of the Keck School of Medicine Community
Policy Requirement
1. Faculty Healthcare Providers
Faculty who previously provided or are currently providing health care services to a medical student cannot participate in the assessment or supervision of that student’s performance in any venue, including, but not limited to, a course, clerkship, or performance committee. If a student has ever received any type of healthcare by a faculty member, that faculty member must recuse themselves from any role in the subsequent assessment or supervision of that student and cannot be involved in any promotion decisions concerning the student.
2. Previous or Current Relationships
Students may not be supervised or evaluated by residents, faculty members, family members, or by anyone with whom they have had or have a close personal or intimate relationship.
3. Designated Coaches
Faculty who serve as a student’s designated Coach cannot participate in the assessment or supervision of that student’s performance in any venue, including, but not limited to a course, clerkship, or performance committee. The faculty coach must recuse themself from any role in the subsequent assessment or supervision of that student.
Procedure
- Faculty who recognize the existence of a conflict of interest with a student (as defined above), are required to report the conflict to the course or clerkship director who will reassign the student or faculty member. Faculty members involved in committees where progression decisions are made must recuse themselves from any involvement in decisions concerning promotion or progression of students with whom they have had or have a conflict of interest.
- Students who recognize the existence of a conflict of interest (as defined above) with any faculty or residents are required to report the conflict to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs who will work with the appropriate curricular personnel to reassign the student.
Reviewed and Approved: July 21, 2021
Medical Education Curriculum Committee