REMOTE LEARNING

4. Update your “my leave” request with the dates/times of when you will be making up the missed time/shift once confirmed with your clinical site and preceptor.

If a student is feeling ill, they should NOT report to their clerkship and should follow the above clinical attendance protocol.

It is unacceptable to leave a message with the program administrative assistant. It is unacceptable for a student to call or email on behalf of another student.

If an absence due to an illness occurs the day before, the day after a holiday or for longer than 2 days, the student must provide the clinical coordinators with a note from a medical provider verifying the student was seen and uploaded onto Exxat under the “my leave” section. Any absence not related to a clinical year activity or required orientation for an upcoming clerkship, must be made up at the clinical site. There are no “personal days.”

Failure to report an absence and obtain approval from the clinical coordinators will result in an unexcused absence. An unexcused absence, a pattern of multiple excused absences, extended absences, or chronic lateness are subject to disciplinary action, including appearance before the Academic Standing Committee as outlined in the Student Handbook provided to students last year.

Additionalinformationregarding attendance is found under “Clinical Year Examination Policy”and “Clinical Site Evaluation.”

Remote Learning

There may be times where synchronous and asynchronous online learning may occur. Below are policies related to online learning

Video/Audio

Faculty and staff commonly use Zoom and Collaborate. Please install Zoom on all personal devices. Should additional software need to be downloaded, faculty and staff will provide instruction. Faculty strive to increase interaction with students regardless of the setting. Further, faculty feel strongly that it is important students are present and engaged during instructional sessions. As part of that initiative, faculty requires that video cameras remain on during online platform sessions, such as Zoom or Collaborate. If you are uncomfortable having others visualize what is behind you while participating, you may select a virtual background, set up the computer in front of a blank wall, or hang a drape. When you enter an online session, please ensure that your microphone is muted. If technical difficulties installing products or any other issue is encountered, please call the University Help Desk at 516-463-7777. Should you encounter technical difficulties during an instructional session, please email the Clinical team and then call the Help Desk. If technical difficulties arise on your main device which prevents you from being on the lecture, please log onto Zoom with an alternative device (e.g., cell phone, tablet, iPad).

Netiquette

While remote clinical activities may seem "relaxed", it is important to be cognizant of the comments you post in the chat, name displayed on your account and the background included in your video. Remote learning and platforms give you the option of using a virtual background if needed. Your attire should be professional, and your background should be respectful (do not lay down in your bed, drive around in your car, travel, etc.). This information and advice are especially important when participating in activities delivered by outside adjuncts and content experts, as 10