Process

(1a) Each policy has been through a rigorous process of review and approval by the Dean’s Office and/or our partners in the Shared Governance traditions of the University of California, the Faculty Executive Committee (FEC) and its standing sub-committees: the Medical Education Committee (MEC), Admissions Committee, Admissions Policy Committee (APC), and Committee on Academic Standing, Progress, and Promotion (CASPP).

(1b) Unless specific changes are approved at the yearly review, policies and procedures remain in effect year over year.

Questions About Policy Interpretation

Unless otherwise specified, questions on policy interpretation should be directed to the Curricular Affairs Office, Geffen Hall, Suite 200

Responsibility and References

  1. RESPONSIBILITY
    Vice Dean for Education
    Faculty Executive Committee (FEC)
    Relevant FEC Subcommittee: Medical Education Committee (MEC), Admissions
    Committee, Admissions Policy Oversight Committee (APOC), and/or Committee on
    Academic Standing, Progress, and Promotion (CASPP).
  2. REFERENCES
    4.6 Responsibility for Medical School Policies
  3. OWNER
    Dean's Office
  4. REVIEWED BY
    Curricular Affairs Office
    Student Affairs Office
  5. APPROVED BY
    Vice Dean for Education
  6. REVIEWED DATE and REVIEW CYCLE
    August 2025, 5-Year review cycle