Academic Policies

Honors and Awards

NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine recognizes outstanding medical student achievement in scholarship, leadership, and community service. The academic departments bestow awards that highlight academic proficiency, professional dedication, and commitment to advancing medical sciences. In addition the school sponsors a chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) recognizing students who exemplify compassionate patient care. These honors, reflecting the value placed on excellence and innovation, are awarded through a nomination process. Testaments to the dedication of awardees, the awards also serve as inspiration to their peers in the medical community.

Residency Requirements

A medical student is considered to be in residence at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine while matriculated in the MD program. All required courses and coursework must be earned while in residence (matriculated) at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. Approved away electives must occur while in residence at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine.

Graduation

As part of the educational program, all students meet national standards for graduation. In addition to the successful completion of all pre-clerkship coursework (Phase 1), core clerkships (Phase 2), and longitudinal course work (Phases 1-3), students must meet the following requirements:

  • One two-week elective (Phase 2)
  • A minimum of 12 weeks of electives (Phase 3)
  • One four-week sub-internship (Phase 3)
  • One four-week critical care clerkship (Phase 3)
  • Transition to Residency course (Phase 3)

In addition, medical students must pass the internal comprehensive clinical skills exam (CCSE) and the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams.

Transfer and Articulation Agreements

NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine does not accept transfer students.

Grading

The standard of achievement for a course is expressed as a grade of Pass. In order to pass, a student must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes assessed in each course.

Grading Elements

The grading elements specific to each course are described in the respective course syllabus.  Grading elements may include a variety of assessment methods and are based upon pre-specified standards designed to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes of the course objectives for a given course.

Course Grades

The transcript displays final course grades in two categories: either Pass/No Credit or Tiered. The category of grade for every course is described in the course syllabus. Courses in Phase 1 and the longitudinal courses are uniformly graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. Courses in Phases 2 and 3 are graded on a Tiered basis of Honors/High Pass/Pass/No Credit, with the exception of electives and Rehabilitation Medicine and Pain Management.

Course Final Grades

The grading system for courses is subject to the following principles:

  1. Standards are pre-specified by the course directors, education leadership, and the EPEC; grading elements in each course are delineated in the course syllabus.
  2. Course grades reflect assessment of multiple competencies relevant to the practice of medicine.
  3. Periodic assessments and feedback are provided.
  4. Multiple forms of assessment are utilized.

Grade Appeals

First Level

Students have the right to appeal a final course grade by submitting a Grade Appeal Form to the course director and the appropriate assistant dean for preclinical or clinical education no later than 10 business days after release of the final course grade; the course director provides the student with an explanation through an in-person meeting or via email within 10 business days. 

Second Level

If the student believes further review is warranted, they may appeal in writing to the respective assistant dean for preclinical or clinical education; an ad hoc three-member faculty panel, not involved in the original grading decision reviews the appeal. The assistant dean returns a final decision to the student within 20 business days.

Academic Standing and Progress

Each student's progress toward achievement of the educational program objectives of the School of Medicine is assessed on a regular basis throughout the three-year MD educational program. Advancement to each subsequent Phase of training follows comprehensive assessment of each student's performance in courses within a Phase of the curriculum and is based on each student’s adherence to the school’s technical standards. 

Students must receive a passing grade in all courses within a Phase in order to advance to the next Phase of the academic program. A student who fails to meet expectations in any course must successfully complete any permitted reassessment for the relevant grading component in order to receive a passing grade and be eligible for advancement or graduation.

The Student Progress/Promotion (SP/P) Committee reviews students’ academic, clinical, and professional performance and determines readiness to advance through the curriculum and to graduate. When students do not meet academic requirements or related professional expectations, the SP/P Committee may take actions such as warning, probation, remediation, repetition of coursework or Phase, or dismissal. These processes are described in the Advancement and Graduation Policy.

Withdrawals

Medical students who wish to, or must, withdraw from NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine for any circumstances must send a written request to the associate dean of students for approval and will be subject to the school tuition and fee refund policy schedule.

Standards of Conduct

NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine expects all medical students to uphold the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. These expectations are set forth in the Student Conduct Standards and Procedures policy, which describes:

  • Academic honesty and integrity
  • Respectful behavior toward peers, faculty, staff, and patients
  • Commitment to an inclusive learning environment
  • Contribution to a positive learning environment
  • Safe, effective, and respectful patient care
  • Protection of the health and safety of the NYU Langone Health community

The policy includes examples of prohibited conduct (such as cheating, plagiarism, falsification of records, harassment or discrimination, interference with patient care, and violations of health and safety requirements). Students are also required to comply with applicable NYU and NYU Langone Health policies, including the NYU Langone Health Code of Conduct.

Alleged violations of these standards are addressed under the Student Conduct Standards and Procedures policy.

Disciplinary Measures

Alleged violations of the Student Conduct Standards are reported to the associate dean of students, who oversees the conduct process outlined in the Student Conduct Standards and Procedures policy. Formal conduct hearings are held by a Complaint Committee of the Council for Student Conduct. Based on the Committee’s findings and resultant recommendations, the vice dean shall determine the appropriate sanctions or actions, which can include but are not limited to written warning, suspension of certain privileges (such as specified educational or clinical activities), disciplinary probation, administrative leave of absence with specified conditions, or dismissal. In some instances, conduct findings may affect academic standing, advancement, or graduation.

Redress of Grievances

Students have access to defined appeal processes for academic/progress and conduct decisions, as described in the Advancement and Graduation Policy and the Student Conduct Standards and Procedures policy. These processes are designed to provide fair and formal consideration of student concerns, with clear grounds and timelines for appeal. In all cases, appeals are ultimately decided by the dean (or their designee).

Appeals of Academic/Progress Decisions

Students may appeal SP/P Committee decisions as outlined in the Advancement and Graduation Policy. An ad hoc faculty Appeals Committee reviews the matter and makes a recommendation to the dean, who issues a final written decision.

Appeals of Conduct Decisions

For decisions arising under the Student Conduct Standards and Procedures policy, a student may appeal the outcome of a conduct hearing to the dean within the timeframe and on the grounds described in that policy. The dean may affirm, reverse, modify, or remand the matter in accordance with the policy, and the dean’s decision is final.

Consult the Student Conduct Standards and Procedures and Advancement and Graduation policies for details.

Internships

Medical students at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine are not permitted to participate in internships for academic credit.

Placement Exams

The MD program at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine does not offer placement exams for medical students.