Welcome to the 2025-26 UAMS College of Medicine Student Handbook. We are excited to present the COM Student Handbook in this new online, linked format. Previously a printed handbook and then a PDF online, it is our hope that this format will be easier to navigate to find the information you need. This handbook has a great deal of important information, including UAMS and COM policies, curriculum information, practical links to various student services, and more.
Academic Standards and Policies
Medical Education Program Competencies and Objectives
Curriculum
- Curriculum at a Glance maps (PDF)
- Policy on recorded lectures or labs
- Examination guidelines
- Policy on student supervision (PDF)
- CPR policy
- Policy on bonus points (PDF)
- Policy on grade changes (PDF)
- Policy on grade appeals (PDF)
- Mid-course or -clerkship feedback (PDF)
- Preclinical work hours (PDF)
- Clinical work hours (PDF)
- Honors tracks
- Rural practice curriculum
Dual Degree Programs
Attendance, Enrollment, and Student Records
PDF Downloads
- Excused absence policy
- Leave of absence policy
- Campus policy on email access and usage
- Email and network access
- Usage of social media
- Name or address changes
- Withdrawal from the College
- Inclement weather policy
- Student inspection of their personal records
- FERPA
- Policy on active duty military status
- Emergency notifications
Professionalism and Learning Environment
Student Life
- Library
- Parking
- IT resources
- Notary services
- Food services
- Student organizations
- UAMS Event Policy/process
- Little Rock Campus Indoor Study and Relaxation Spaces
- Little Rock Campus Outdoor Relaxation Spaces Map
- Northwest Campus Study and Lounge Spaces
- Study and Relaxation Spaces for Required Clerkships
Academic Houses, Academic and Career Advising
- Academic Houses
- Academic House advisor
- Career specific advisor
- Student Success Center/learning specialist/tutoring services
Financial Affairs
- Student financial aid
- Impact of a leave of absence on financial aid
- Tuition refund policy
- Tuition and fees for a student with irregular schedule