ARIZONA SCHOOL of
PODIATRIC MEDICINE
CLINICAL HANDBOOK
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... 1-2
Requirements for Progression to the 4th Year ....................................................................... 3
Requirements for Graduation .................................................................................................. 3
Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................................ 4
General Requirements ................................................................................................................. 4
Student Rotation Changes ........................................................................................................... 4
Failure of a Rotation.................................................................................................................... 4
Attendance................................................................................................................................... 5
General ............................................................................................................................ 5
Excused Absences ........................................................................................................... 5
Unexcused Absences ...................................................................................................... 5
Student Absences to Attend Off-Site/Campus Conferences and Events ....................... 6
4th Year Rotation Travel Time ....................................................................................... 6
4th Year Residency Interviews/Visitations ..................................................................... 7
Communication with the Podiatric Program ............................................................................... 7
Charting and Prescriptive Activities ........................................................................................... 7
Professionalism ........................................................................................................................... 8
Professional Conduct ................................................................................................ 8
Tardiness ................................................................................................................... 8
Professional Attire..................................................................................................... 8
Attitude...................................................................................................................... 9
Cooperation ............................................................................................................... 9
Confidentiality .......................................................................................................... 9
Dependability ........................................................................................................... 9
Stress ......................................................................................................................... 9
Boundaries ................................................................................................................ 9
Harassment ................................................................................................................ 10
Professional Liability Insurance ................................................................................ 10
Legal .......................................................................................................................... 10
Health and Safety ........................................................................................................................ 11
Needle Stick or Injury on Rotation ........................................................................... 11
Safety ........................................................................................................................ 12
Supervision................................................................................................................ 12
Rotation Requirements ............................................................................................................... 12
Criminal Background Checks .................................................................................... 12
Immunizations ............................................................................................................ 13
Student Health Insurance ........................................................................................... 13
Basic Life Support/Advanced Life Support ............................................................... 13
Student Identification Badge ...................................................................................... 13
Curriculum Vitae........................................................................................................ 13
Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................ 14
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Evaluation Requirements ......................................................................................................... 14
Evaluation Deadlines ................................................................................................................. 14
Preceptor’s Evaluation of Student Requirements ...................................................................... 14
Passing Grade ............................................................................................................................. 14
Student’s Evaluation of Rotation/Site ........................................................................................ 15
Activity Logs .............................................................................................................................. 15
3rd Year Clinical Rotation Goals and Objectives ................................................................... 15
4th Year Clinical Rotation Goals and Objectives ................................................................... 16
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PRE-REQUISITES FOR 3rd YEAR CLINICAL TRAINING
Prior to entering into the third year of clinical training, students must take and pass Part I of the National
Boards (NBPME). In addition, for a student to be considered ready to begin their third year of clinical
training, the student must successfully complete the first three years of didactic curriculum.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRESSION TO 4TH YEAR
In order for a student to progress into the fourth year, the student must fully complete the 3rd year clinical
educational program (this includes all preceptor evaluations, student rotation evaluations and activity logs
being submitted by the assigned deadline).
In addition to successfully completing the objectives and submitting paperwork for the clinical rotations,
the student will be required to participate in four Competency Based Examinations (CBE) and one
multiple-choice format written exam (see Rotation Schedule posted on the website for specific dates).
The hands-on assessment portion of the CBE evaluates the student’s clinical skills, while the written
exam assesses clinical knowledge. These exams are used to monitor the student’s progress throughout
their third year of clinical training. Students must display a minimum competency level before being
allowed to progress into the fourth year. Should the student fail to meet minimum competency in any
section, they may be required to remediate these areas until performed at a proficient level. For further
information regarding the CBE, please refer to the CBE Handbook posted on the website.
PRE-REQUISITES FOR 4th YEAR CLINICAL TRAINING
Prior to entering into the fourth year of clinical training, the student must have successfully completed the
first three years of didactic curriculum, passed the National Boards Exam Part I, as well as fully
completing the 3rd year clinical educational program (including all preceptor evaluations, student rotation
evaluations and activity logs being submitted fully).
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
In order for a student to receive a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree, the first four years of didactic
curriculum must be completed successfully, as well as fully completing the 4th year clinical educational
program (including all preceptor evaluations, student rotation evaluations and activity logs being
submitted fully). Students must take Part I & Part II of the National Boards (NBPME) when he/she is
first eligible and the first time the test is offered. Students are required to pass Part I and take Part II of
the National Boards to meet the requirements for graduation.
In addition to successfully completing the objectives and submitting paperwork for the clinical rotations,
the students will be required to participate in one high-stakes Competency Based Examination (CBE)
during the spring quarter of their fourth year (see Calendar for specific dates). The hands-on assessment
will gauge the progression of clinical skills and knowledge. Students must display a minimum
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competency level before being allowed to graduate. For further information regarding the CBE, please
refer to the CBE Handbook.
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Programmatic accreditation standards and University regulations require formal affiliation agreements or
memoranda of understanding between the sponsoring institution and clinical affiliates. Clinical site
selection and approval rests with the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine. The School of Podiatric
Medicine ensures that clinical sites are capable of providing clinical instruction and experiences requisite
to Podiatric education. Unannounced site visits may be conducted by Podiatric Medicine faculty to
ensure quality clinical experiences.
The Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine reserves the right to schedule students based on availability,
location, and experience. Occasionally there are circumstances beyond the Program’s control, which
require changes in a student’s clinical rotation schedule. Students are responsible for checking their
schedule regularly in Typhon at www.typhongroup.net/midwestern.
STUDENT ROTATION CHANGES
In order for students to request a schedule or rotation change, each student must submit a request in
writing to the Office of Clinical Education at least 90 days prior to the start of the rotation. All requests
will be considered, but the Clinical Education Director, must give final approval. Any student making
changes to their schedule without approval will be brought before the Academic Review Committee and
could be given an F (failure) for the rotation.
Any student wanting to do rotations outside the established rotations must get program approval. This
includes contacting any hospitals involved to inquire about affiliation agreements. The Office of Clinical
Education must be notified at least 90 days in advance, via e-mail, in order to ensure that an affiliation
agreement can be done. Request should include a contact person, phone number, fax number and mailing
address for the site. Students who do not notify the Office of Clinical Education within the designated
time frame will not be guaranteed a rotation at that site. In addition, relatives may not serve as preceptors.
FAILURE OF A ROTATION
Failure of a rotation requires review by the Podiatric Medicine Student Academic Review Committee
and/or CHS Promotion and Graduation Committee. Failure of one rotation may result in repeating the
rotation or successful completion of a similar rotation. Failure of more than one rotation may result in
dismissal from the program. Removal of a student from a rotation, for any reason, will be considered
failure of that rotation by the Academic Review Committee (ARC).
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ATTENDANCE
General
The School of Podiatric Medicine supports the Class Attendance and Absence Policies stated in the
current Midwestern University Student Handbook.
It is mandatory that students attend all scheduled clinics and rounds associated with the rotations. If the
rotation requires or recommends students to participate in on-call time, the student is expected to do so.
Part-time jobs, extracurricular activities, or lack of childcare are examples of unacceptable excuses for
absences. Illness, personal emergency, personal incapacitation, or other exceptional problems of a serious
nature are examples of acceptable excuses for absences. All students MUST notify the School of
Podiatric Medicine and the rotation site at least by the morning of the absence if they are going to be
absent at any time from a rotation via email, phone or fax message. All students are expected to be in
daily attendance throughout each rotation unless prior arrangements have been made with their preceptor
and the Director. Unexcused absence from a rotation may jeopardize a student’s enrollment in this
program. Therefore, it is mandatory that students notify the Office of Clinical Education and the rotation
preceptor of any absence(s) from daily clinical activities. Students are to follow-up any phone
notification with an e-mail. The School of Podiatric Medicine (Office of Clinical Education) will monitor
students’ attendance on rotations, via periodic discussions with preceptors at random intervals.
Excused Absences
It is mandatory to notify the Office of Clinical Education and the rotation preceptor of any expected
absence(s) from clinical activities. Students requesting an absence from a clinical rotation must do so in
writing by filling out an Approval of Absence from Clinical Rotation Form located on the School of Podiatric
Medicine’s website (http://www.midwestern.edu/PMSIII.html or
http://www.midwestern.edu/PMSIV.html). The written request must include sufficient documentation
attesting to the reasons for the absence. The written request must be signed by the preceptor and submitted
via fax or e-mail to the Office of Clinical Education. A request for an excused absence is not considered
final until it is signed by the Clinical Education Director.
If you have no more than three (3) excused absences there will be no make up time necessary for a four week
rotation.
If extraordinary circumstances require a student’s prolonged absence (more than 3 days), a Leave of Absence
may be requested and may be granted or denied by the Director of the Arizona Podiatric Medicine’s Program
Unexcused Absences
Failure to notify the AZPod Office of Clinical Education and Rotation Preceptor of an absence will result
in an unexcused absence. An unexcused absence, regardless of the reason, will result in an Academic
Review Committee meeting.
Unexcused absence makeup time will often necessitate additional days beyond those missed in order to
secure an appropriate educational experience. If a pattern of absences appears to be occurring, the
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Clinical Education Director will request a conference with the student in order to ascertain the reason
for the excessive absences. Additional makeup time or a leave of absence may be required depending
on the circumstance.
Student Absences to Attend Off-Site/Campus Conferences and Events
The School of Podiatric Medicine supports the policy for Student Absences to Attend Off-Site/Campus
Conferences and Events as stated in the Midwestern University Student Handbook, with Departmental
modifications. This policy includes a procedure for student organizations and individual students to follow.
A complete copy of the policy/procedure is available online at http://www.midwestern.edu/PMSIII.html or
http://www.midwestern.edu/PMSIV.html. (Departmental modifications have been made.)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine recognizes that rotation attendance and activities take
precedence over attendance at conferences and other off-campus events.
Students who desire to attend an approved off-campus activity must obtain a signature of
approval from their Preceptor, the Office of Clinical Education, and the instructor(s) of any
classes that they will be affected by the absence. Conference Travel & Absence
Request/Approval Forms are available in the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine office and on
the Clinical Rotation Website; it must be submitted two weeks prior to the event. Completed
forms indicate that students are approved to attend the activity because they are performing
satisfactorily in the rotations/courses to be missed.
Students seeking permission to attend an off-campus conference or program must not be on
academic probation and must be in good academic standing in the course/rotation that they
will miss.
Midwestern University-approved student organizations must seek and be granted permission
from the appropriate Program Director or Clinical Director to send student representatives to an
off-campus activity. This written request (usually made by the president of the organization)
must be made at least one month prior to the activity.
Students attending off-campus conferences or events must take full responsibility for making
up missed classes, laboratories, rotations, examinations or any other course assignments.
4th Year Rotation Travel Time (4th Year only)
We suggest that you plan ahead when traveling to rotation sites. If you must go from the west coast to the
east coast or vice versa and you are driving, plan for three (3) days of travel. You must discuss this with the
Office of Clinical Education prior to the end of the previous rotation as to when you may leave in order to
arrive on time at your next rotation. We discourage you from arriving at a new program late, and it may be
more appropriate to ask if you can leave your current rotation 1-2 days early. All changes must be discussed
and confirmed with your local externship supervisor/director and the Office of Clinical Education by email.
If you run into travel delays and will be late starting a rotation, immediately contact your externship director
and the AZPod Office of Clinical Education.
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4th Year Residency Interview (CRIPS)/Visitations (4th Year only)
Time off for residency interviews will be granted according to the following procedures:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Notification of intent to attend residency interviews must be made in writing to the appropriate
Department Chair/Clerkship Director at least ten days prior to the interview date. Conference
Travel & Absence Request/Approval Forms may be used for this purpose and are available on the
Clinical Rotation Website. Upon approval of the Department Chair/Clerkship Director, the form
must then be forwarded to the Clinical Education Coordinator and Director.
Pre-excused absences for interviews will not result in make-up time if a signed and dated notice
from the clerkship director is presented to the AZPod Office of Clinical Education prior to the
interview date. Failure to do so will result in having to make-up the absence. The student will be
held responsible for learning the material missed during the absence, however.
Students will be allowed one travel day before and one travel day after each of the attended
CRIPS.
Students requesting time to visit residency programs in addition to CRIPS must follow the
Excused Absences Policy as stated in this handbook.
COMMUNICATION WITH THE SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
The faculty makes every effort to ensure the clinical rotations are satisfying learning experiences.
However, problems and frustrations are inevitable during the clinical year. Students should not hesitate to
call the School of Podiatric Medicine office for help, counsel, or advice.
School of Podiatric Medicine Contact Information
Clinical Education Coordinator, Randi Carlson………………………….. (623) 572-3447
MWU Podiatric Program, Glendale, AZ Campus..................................... (623) 572-3450
MWU Podiatric Program FAX, Glendale, AZ Campus............................ (623) 572-3449
CHARTING AND PRESCRIPTIVE ACTIVITIES
While on rotations, students may not prescribe drugs, medications, nor initiate a prescription. MORE
SPECIFICALLY, A STUDENT NAME IS NOT TO APPEAR ON ANY PRESCRIPTION.
STUDENTS MAY NOT TAKE ANY MEDICATION OR SUPPLIES FOR PERSONAL USE
FROM ANY PRACTICE SITE, UNLESS PRESCRIBED BY A QUALIFIED LICENSED
PRACTITIONER OF THAT SITE WHO IS YOUR TREATING PHYSICIAN. Any student
violating these guidelines on prescription writing will have his/her rotation terminated immediately. All
charting completed by students must be counter-signed by a supervising physician. (Some hospitals or
clinical sites may have different rules with regards to documentation in a chart. Students are expected to
follow the guidelines of each medical facility). Should students have further questions or need
clarification while on a rotation, please call the Office of Clinical Education.
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PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
Professional Conduct
Refer to the MWU Student Handbook for guidelines on professional behavior. Student conduct is
expected to be exemplary and professional at all times. Failure to exhibit professional demeanor
jeopardizes a student’s continued participation in the School of Podiatric Medicine. During clinical
experiences, students are working closely with other professionals and should make an exceptional effort
to establish professional working relationships. Poor or unprofessional behavior reflects poorly on the
student, the University, the Program and the Podiatric Medicine profession.
Tardiness
A student who is tardy twice during a single clinical rotation will be given a verbal warning by the Office
of Clinical Education. Documentation with regard to the tardiness will be placed in the student’s file as
part of their permanent record.
A student who is tardy more than twice during a single rotation will be given a written warning by the
Office of Clinical Education. A copy of the written warning will be placed in the student’s file as part of
their permanent record.
Chronic tardiness, either during a single rotation or throughout more than one rotation during the
academic year, will be referred to the Academic Review Committee for action. Chronic tardiness may
result in disciplinary actions including suspension and possible dismissal.
Professional Attire
During all rotations, students are expected to maintain a professional appearance and to wear a short white
coat with a program-issued nametag and a School of Podiatric Medicine patch (breast pocket). There may
be some rotations where white coats are not worn, but a nametag stating the student’s status must be
visible at all times. Students are expected to wear their white coats unless the rotation-site prohibits
wearing them. Arizona law/Midwestern University Policy requires that students wear identification,
which visibly identifies them as a podiatric medicine student at all times. Failure to wear proper student
identification will result in a review by the Podiatric Medicine Student Academic Review Committee. As
representatives of the School of Podiatric Medicine, and in accordance with the Student Handbook Dress
Code Policy, students must be well groomed, clean and neat, avoiding extremes of hair and clothing
styles. Torn clothing and faded jeans are never acceptable. Jeans, jewelry, perfume or cologne and
excessive make-up should be avoided. Do not chew gum. Long fingernails are not appropriate in the care
of patients. Local clinical standards and common sense should guide a student’s choice of clothing.
Students who are cited by School of Podiatric Medicine faculty or by the rotation site for inappropriate
dress will be evaluated regarding their continuation in the clinical phase of the program.
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Attitude
It is expected that students act respectful and with humility in all interactions with patients, preceptors,
staff and others involved in patient care. Attitude is one of the most important aspects of student clinical
rotations. A positive attitude can enhance a learning experience. While every rotation has its “pros and
cons,” every experience is a learning experience.
Cooperation
Students should concentrate on making every effort to cooperate with office staff, nurses, lab technicians,
and others. It will make a difference in how a student is perceived and accepted. Preceptors solicit staff
input for student evaluations and interpersonal skills.
Confidentiality
The health profession is built on a system of trust in honoring confidentiality. Students may witness or
observe instances where health care workers are inappropriately discussing patients in unsecured areas
(e.g., elevators, hallways, or cafeterias). DO NOT make the same inappropriate mistake. Student breaches
in the Podiatric Medicine Code of Ethics on confidentiality will be brought before the Podiatric Medicine
Academic Review Committee and/or the CHS Promotion and Graduation Committee. All students are
required to attend training in HIPAA and will sign a document stating that they have attended appropriate
HIPAA training.
Dependability
Students should learn early in their medical career that being dependable is a trait that patients and
preceptors appreciate. Regardless of your success each day, be consistent in your approach to staff and
patients.
Stress
We all understand how stressful a Podiatric Medicine education can be, therefore remember the faculty
and staff are here to assist students in overcoming periods of increased stress. Don’t let a situation get out
of control. Contact us early. The student counselors in the office of Student Services are also available to
students at no charge.
Boundaries
Patients and staff should be treated with respect and courtesy. Dating patients or becoming “involved”
may place a student’s career as a Podiatrist in jeopardy. Good judgment and appropriate boundaries when
dealing with patients and clinic/hospital personnel are imperative. Student breaches in the Podiatric
Medicine Code of Ethics on patient-professional relationships and/or infractions of academic/professional
conduct are brought before the Podiatric Medicine Academic Review Committee as described in the
MWU Student Handbook.
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Harassment
Harassment is illegal, unacceptable and not tolerated. If a student feels that he/she is being harassed,
please notify the School of Podiatric Medicine immediately. Students must also adhere to the Harassment
policy as outlined in the MWU Student Handbook. Should a student be accused of Harassment, a
thorough investigation will be carried out. The student is at risk for losing their ability of graduating from
this program should evidence indicate they had participated in any type of harassment.
Professional Liability Insurance
Each student is insured for malpractice under the Midwestern University’s student professional liability
program. This insurance only covers students on Program authorized and assigned clinical rotations. This
does not cover personal medical or hospitalization insurance. Furthermore, the insurance does not cover
the student during any unapproved MWU sponsored events, voluntary or paid clinical activities pursued
in the evenings or weekends outside rotations scheduled by the School of Podiatric Medicine. Any
student choosing to pursue outside clinical activities does so at his/her own personal risk. The student is
not covered for professional liability or for personal medical, or hospital insurance when participating on
overseas rotations.
Legal
If a student believes a situation arising during a rotation has legal implications, the student should contact
the Office of Clinical Education immediately.
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HEALTH & SAFETY
Needle Stick or Injury on Rotation
In the unfortunate event of personal injury (i.e., needle stick, body fluid exposure, etc), it is imperative
that the preceptor be notified immediately. Site established protocol should be followed for the incident.
The student must also notify the Office of Clinical Education of the School of Podiatric Medicine
immediately after reporting the incident to the preceptor.
Procedure for Exposure Incident
Students exposed to a patient via blood or potentially infectious body fluid should:
1. Seek immediate treatment and follow-up in accordance with appropriate medical standards;
2. Fill out injury and treatment forms following the protocol of the rotational facility or physician's
office where they are assigned;
3. Go immediately to an emergency department; and
4. Immediately notify the preceptor and clinical coordinator of the occurrence.
5. Students who incur expenses related to treatment of an accidental needle stick should seek
reimbursement first through their health insurance company. Please note that expenses incurred
due to a needle stick or injury while on clinical rotation are not covered through Worker's
Compensation. Any expenses that are not covered through a student's own health insurance
company thereafter should be referred to Dean McLean, Director of Risk Management, at
630/515-7232.
Students shall within 5 days send a copy of the injury and treatment forms to their preceptor and clinical
coordinator. When making out an injury report for an exposure incident, the student and/or preceptor must
give the name of the source individual and medical record number, if known or feasible. If an exposure
occurs, the following information should be recorded in the student's confidential medical record:
1. Date and time of exposure;
2. Job duty being performed by student;
3. Whether protective equipment (gowns, gloves, masks, protective eyewear) or engineering controls
were used (i.e., recapping device or a needle disposal device or mechanical pipette);
4. Details of exposure, including amount and type of fluid or material, and severity (eg, depth of
percutaneous exposure and whether fluid was injected; extent and duration of skin or mucous
membrane contract;
5. Description of source material, including HIV, HBV, HCV status if known. In the event the source
individual is a dialysis patient, a current HBsAg report should be used.
Student Consent
The consent of the student must be given, according to the directives of the rotation hospital/clinic and/or
physician's office, before collection of his/her blood and before serologic testing can be done.
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Safety
If a student finds themselves in any position that threatens his or her safety, he or she should remove
themselves from the situation as soon as possible, contact the School of Podiatric Medicine and
appropriate authorities immediately.
Supervision
There must be adequate supervision of all your clinical activities. Students are expected to learn and
perform tasks and procedures under direct supervision. Under no circumstances should a student’s
performance on any task or procedure be used to replace or substitute the services of regular staff. Notify
the program by contacting the Clinical Education Coordinator and/or Director, if concerns arise regarding
proper supervision.
Rotation Requirements
It is possible that a site will require that the student have a current physical exam, drug screen test,
fingerprinting etc. Midwestern does not keep records of these special types of testing, unless required by
the Program or University. If you are at a site that has specific requirements it is your responsibility to
meet those requirements. The Office of Student Services can assist students in this process if needed.
Criminal Background Checks
Midwestern University requires that all students submit to a criminal history background check prior to
matriculation. In addition, students who remain enrolled must submit to a criminal history background
check annually to remain eligible for continued participation. Some sites require students to be
fingerprinted as part of applicable state law. Refer to the MWU Student Handbook for additional
information.
Midwestern University does not guarantee clinical rotations for students who have a
history of felony or misdemeanor convictions. In such cases, the University confidentially
shares information about the student’s positive criminal background history with potential
preceptors and/or practice site representatives as necessary and on a need-to-know basis,
and gives the preceptor and site representatives an opportunity to decide whether the
student is acceptable to the site. For this reason, scheduling and completion of practical
training/rotations and graduation may be delayed. In some instances, it will not be
possible to arrange for practical training/rotations at specific sites.
A.
If this information is known by the University prior to the student’s matriculation,
the Dean of Students and/or Academic Dean (or their designee) will meet with the
potential student to discuss the consequences of the positive criminal background
investigation on the student’s ability to complete degree requirements so that
appropriate action can be taken.
B.
If this information is known by the University after the student’s matriculation, the
Dean of Students and/or Academic Dean (or their designee) will meet with the
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student to discuss the consequences of the positive criminal background
investigation on the student’s ability to start/resume practical training/rotations
and the student’s ability to graduate so that appropriate action can be taken.
Please refer to the MWU Student Handbook for additional information with regard to background checks.
Immunizations
Prior to beginning full time clinical training, students must show proof of current immunization for and/or
attest proof of having had the following:
-Varicella
-Rubella
-Rubeola
-Mumps
-Hepatitis B
-Tdap
-Tuberculin Skin Test
Student Health Insurance
The University requires that all full-time and part-time students enrolled in any university program be
covered under a health insurance plan acceptable to the University. Evidence of acceptable health insurance
must be provided prior to program matriculation and prior to registration each year thereafter. This evidence
must include a member enrollment card and written verification of coverage from the carrier. Students need
to provide the Office of Student Services and/or the Central Office of Experiential Education with a copy of
their personal health insurance coverage.
Basic Life Support/Advanced Life Support
The Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine requires that every student be certified in both Basic Life Support
and Advanced Life Support prior to the start of their clinical rotations.
Student Identification Badge
The Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine requires that every student submit a copy of their student
identification badge to the AZPod Office of Clinical Education prior to the start of their clinical rotations.
Curriculum Vitae
The Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine requires that every student submit a Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) to
the AZPod Office of Clinical Education prior to the start of their clinical rotations. Examples of a C.V. can
be obtained in the Office of Clinical Education.
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Code of Ethics
Students have the responsibility of aspiring to the highest possible standards of conduct and ethical
behavior, to this end, AZPod has adopted the principles and values established by the APMA Code of
Ethics. This code is comprehensive and applies to all aspects of professional life of podiatrists within a
variety of contexts. The APMA Code of Ethics may be found at the following URL:
http://www.apma.org/codofethics402.htm
ROTATION EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
Evaluation Deadlines
All evaluations should be completed by the last day of each rotation. All evaluations and activity logs
should be submitted upon completion, but students are granted until 5:00 p.m. of the tenth working day
following the end of the rotation to have all paperwork submitted. Failure to submit any of the items by
5:00 p.m. of the tenth working day following the end of the rotation will result in failure of the rotation.
This includes the “Preceptor Evaluation of the Student,” “Student Evaluation of Rotation Site,” and
“Activity Logs.” All evaluations may be submitted online through the Typhon website
(www.typhongroup.net/midwestern). In the case of computer malfunction, a hard copy of the item may
be faxed to the Clinical Education Coordinator in the Podiatric Medicine Dept at 623-572-3449. Please
note that students are responsible for confirming the arrival of any faxed documents. In the event of
computer malfunction, it is still the responsibility of the student to input the data into the Typhon website
when access to a computer is available at the earliest possible opportunity.
Preceptor’s Evaluation of Student Requirements
Rotation evaluation forms are in the syllabi and will be available on the Office of Clinical Education
website, however rotation evaluation forms will be provided electronically to the preceptor at the
beginning/end of every training month. A passing grade from the assigned preceptor in each rotation
is required for passage of the rotation. An average grade of 80% or greater is required for
successful completion in the General Objectives portion of the student evaluation. A student with an
average grade 70% or below will be interviewed by the Clinical Director to determine why the grade was
given. Additionally, an average grade of 80% or greater is required for successful completion of the
Specific Rotation Objectives portion of the student evaluation. Students are encouraged to review their
evaluations with the attending.
Passing Grade
In order to receive a passing grade for each rotation, the following MUST be completed:
1.
Preceptor’s Evaluation of Student – completed by the deadline as stated in the Clinical
Handbook and the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine Rotation Website.
2.
Student’s Evaluation of Rotation/Site – completed by the deadlines as stated in the Clinical
Handbook and the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine Rotation Website.
3.
Student Activity Log – a minimum of 25 logs per rotation completed by the deadlines as stated in
the Clinical Handbook and the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine Rotation Website.
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Determination of the final grade for each rotation rests with the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine
and will be based upon all of the above plus satisfactory feedback regarding professional behavior of the
student from the preceptor. All rotation failures will be reviewed by the Podiatric Medicine Academic
Review Committee.
Student’s Evaluation of Rotation/Site Requirements
A site evaluation form can be accessed via the website www.typhongroup.net/midwestern on the last day
of the rotation. The form needs to be completed by the student no later than two week following the last
day of the rotation.
Activity Logs
In order for our educational program to be successful, the program must document student’s clinical
education experiences as thoroughly as possible. To accomplish this, the program has created an Internet
Web-based Activity Log system: www.typhongroup.net/midwestern. Students are required to monitor
their patient experiences and log those activities into the system.
Please be as accurate and complete as possible when compiling data. These results are extremely
important. The School of Podiatric Medicine can only document a student’s learning experiences by the
data submitted by each student.
3rd Year CLINICAL ROTATION
GOALS and OBJECTIVES
ROTATION OBJECTIVES
The rotation objectives are provided to assist students in their clinical learning experiences. Objectives for
required rotations are outlined in each clinical rotation syllabus. Rotation syllabi are located on the School
of Podiatric Medicine’s website: http://www.midwestern.edu/PMSIII.html. In addition to specified
objectives, students must take a fundamental interest in their own education by asking appropriate
questions, following patients, putting in extra time, and reading about encountered clinical problems
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4th Year CLINICAL ROTATION
GOALS and OBJECTIVES
ROTATION OBJECTIVES
The rotation objectives are provided to assist students in their clinical learning experiences. Objectives for
required rotations are outlined in each clinical rotation syllabus. Rotation syllabi are located on the School
of Podiatric Medicine’s website (http://www.midwestern.edu/PMSIV.html). In addition to specified
objectives, students must take a fundamental interest in their own education by asking appropriate
questions, following patients, putting in extra time, and reading about encountered clinical problems.
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