Body
Unit Policy
Title
Offices of Medical Student Education: Policy on Scope and Purpose of Educational Policies
Introduction
Purpose
To establish the scope and purpose of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (“University”) School of Medicine (SOM) Medical Doctorate degree (MD) program’s (“Program”) Educational Policies.
Scope
This Policy applies to the Program’s students ("Students"), staff (“Staff”), and faculty ("Faculty") in all Phases of the Program’s curriculum and at all regional campuses/sites.
Policy
Policy Statement
Per the SOM Constitution and Bylaws, the Education Committee is the designated authority for the Program’s curriculum. Where an Educational Policy conflicts with other Program materials, documents, or statements of policy, the Educational Policy will control and take precedence. The Educational Policies are intended to and will always be interpreted consistent with applicable Superior Authority. In the event that an Educational Policy conflicts with a Superior Authority, the Superior Authority will control and take precedence.
Definitions
Educational Policies: Offices of Medical Student Education (OMSE) policies that govern the design, delivery, assessment, and oversight of the Program.
Superior Authority: Refers to any binding law, regulation, policy, procedure, standard, or directive established by a governing body with authority over the Program or by an accrediting body with authority over the Program’s accreditation(s). Such bodies include, but are not limited to, the SOM, the University, the University of North Carolina System, the State of North Carolina, the United States federal government, and/or the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Related Requirements
External Regulations
Unit Policies, Standards, and Procedures
Contact Information
Primary Contact
Title: Senior Director for Curricular Affairs
Name: Mary Hauser
Email: mary_hauser@med.unc.edu
Publication Details
Issuing Officer: Anthony Passanante, Interim Senior Associate Dean, Medical Student Education
Email: anthony_passannante@med.unc.edu
Effective Date: June 15, 2026
Review Cycle: The Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education will review this Policy within each even-numbered fiscal year and update it as needed.
Next Review Date: June 2028