Congratulations on being admitted to the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine! Please review the following information to learn more about what to expect from your time at the school.
Our Learning Environment
A Positive Place to Learn
We understand that a supportive learning environment is crucial to your academic success and personal well-being. Our school embraces and is committed to the Association of American Medical Colleges position on positive learning environments, which states, “Having a respectful, inclusive, and robust learning environment plays a critical role in developing and sustaining a professional, capable, compassionate, and diverse healthcare workforce that will meet the healthcare needs of all.”
Our faculty and staff strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. We make it easy for you to let us know how things are going so we can continuously make improvements.
Your Next Steps
What Comes After Admission?
Now that you’ve been admitted to the school, you can focus on the exciting events ahead. To give you a preview, we've highlighted major milestones of your first year.
Admitted Student Webinar Series
The Admitted Student Webinar Series is offered to give admitted students the opportunity to learn more about the school, meet KPSOM representatives, and ask questions.
Additional information and a link to register for each webinar can be found in the application portal.
Additional Resources
As you embark on your medical school journey, see the following documents and pages for more important information.
Our Policies at a Glance
The following policies answer students' most common questions. For complete academic policies, see the Catalog.
Attendance and Excused Absences
Our students are expected to meet the same standards of professionalism as all healthcare providers, including punctual and regular attendance for all academic and clinical responsibilities. However, we work to ensure you can access healthcare when necessary as well as attend to personal needs. We also recognize that unplanned events, such as acute illness, a medical emergency or death in the family, and child care conflicts, may affect your attendance from time to time. See the Attendance and Excused Absence policy in the Catalog for more information.
Academic Workload and Duty Hours
We believe in balancing an academically rigorous curriculum with comprehensive support for our students' well-being, with enough time for self-directed learning, personal needs, rest, study, and wellness. See the Academic Workload and Duty Hours policy in the Catalog.
Assessment Policies
Multiple types of assessment give students useful feedback on their progress toward achieving the milestones and competencies of our educational program. Students receive formative and summative feedback and assessment, including verbal and written feedback, as described in the assessment policies, and fair and timely grades.
Standards for Promotion and Graduation
At the conclusion of each course or clerkship and curricular phase, you'll receive a comprehensive assessment of your performance. See the Single Standard for Promotion and Graduation policy in the Catalog for details.
Confidentiality and Access to Student Records
Student records and transcripts are confidential by law, and available only to members of the faculty and administration unless they are released by the student. For more information, see the Confidentiality and Access to Student Records Policy in the Catalog.
Positive Learning Environment and Student Mistreatment
You are strongly encouraged to carefully read the detailed Positive Learning Environment and Student Mistreatment policy in the Catalog. Our school embraces and is committed to the Association of American Medical Colleges position on positive learning environments, which states, “Having a respectful, inclusive, and robust learning environment plays a critical role in developing and sustaining a professional, capable, compassionate, and diverse healthcare workforce that will meet the healthcare needs of all.”
Contact Us
We're Here for You
The Office of Student Affairs is a great resource for learning about student life at the school. Learn more about what it does, meet the team, and reach out with any questions or concerns.