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GEORGETOWN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PROGRAM (GAUSOM)

Our Learning Environment
GAUSOM and its affiliated hospitals and clinics are firmly committed to fostering a culture of mutual respect and trust. It is
the consistent and robust policy of GAUSOM to treat all members of our community with respect. We aim to provide an
education conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual and is committed to maintaining an
academic environment free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation and any other legally protected classes in the relevant
jurisdiction that complies with the local law. GAU will not tolerate, condone, or allow discrimination or harassment, whether

engaged in by fellow students, faculty members, or non-faculty personnel. All members of the GAU family are expected to
create a learning environment where students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders treat each other with respect.

During enrollment into the GAU program students are required to:

1. Sign a Code of conduct form
2. Sign a Student Contract

A copy of the Code of conduct pledge is outlined below:

Student Code of Conduct

Accordingly, I resolve to refrain from conducting myself in a manner that is unbecoming of a medical

professional. I acknowledge that, in support of the Honor System, it is my responsibility to report any
violations of the Honor Code or Student Code of Conduct. I understand that with any violation of the
Honor Code or Student Code of Conduct, a plea of ignorance will not be acceptable, and the violation

may result in my permanent dismissal from GAU.

I pledge that I shall endeavor at all times to create a spirit of honor of my chosen profession by upholding
the Honor System myself and helping others to do the same."

Students who violate the honor code will be subjected to be reviewed by the Honor Council.

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