Academic Integrity

The MD Program values and upholds the highest principles of academic integrity.

As a student, you are responsible for educating yourself about and understanding the University of Alberta’s expectations regarding academic integrity.

Resources

The following list of resources is intended to assist you in educating yourself about academic integrity.

Student Academic Integrity Policy

On April 29, 2024, General Faculties Council approved the Student Academic Integrity Policy and rescinded the Code of Student Behaviour, both of which took effect on September 1, 2024. Academic misconduct includes plagiarism, cheating and any other form of misconduct that gives a student an unfair academic advantage or undermines research integrity. 

Student Conduct Policy

Non-academic misconduct falls into two main categories. Interpersonal misconduct includes violence, threats, harassment and other behaviour that harms people. University-related misconduct includes disruption, obstruction, property damage, unauthorized use of university resources and other conduct involving university property, processes and resources. 

Academic Appeals

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD)’s academic appeals policy and procedures establish informal and formal academic appeal procedures and clarify the faculty's added responsibility for final grade appeals.

Admissions Policy

The procedures in this code govern conduct by individuals seeking admission to the U of A. This code ensures the integrity and fairness of assessment for admission.

Practicum Intervention

The FoMD is responsible for protecting public interest, safety and health by ensuring that students in practicums conform to accepted standards of professional, competent and safe practice in their work with patients, clients and co-workers. The Practicum Intervention Policy gives the FoMD the mechanisms necessary to protect the public, other health professionals and colleagues from actions and behaviours that are perceived to be causing harm.

Professional Standards for Students

Students in the FoMD created this code of values, expectations and conduct to reflect the ideals integral to professionalism. The FoMD endorses these standards, which are consistent with the CoSB.

Professionalism Values for FOMD Members

The FoMD professionalism values guide those working and learning in the faculty environment during challenging situations.