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Program Academic Coordinator

Introduction

Definitions

The Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University is referred to in this document as “the

College”

The term Faculty will refer to the academic staff. Teaching assistants (TAs) refer to the

assistant lecturers and demonstrators. Staff will refer to the para medical and technical
members. Employees refer to the administrative members.

Purpose of the Code

The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to assist you to know and understand the
minimum standards of the conduct that are expected from a medical student and future

physician. This reflects the basic requirements of professionalism, integrity and courtesy

needed to ensure that you get a quality education, support, teamwork, and that a pleasant
and safe teaching and learning environment exists for all staff and students.

Coverage

The Code applies to all students of the College. This Code forms part of your studying,
activity, work and life.

Principles

The Code of Conduct establishes three principles, which deserve to be considered:

1) You should fulfil your lawful obligations to the College with professionalism and

integrity.

2) You should perform your official duties and studies honestly, and efficiently,

respecting the rights of others, the College community and your Faculty member.

3) You should not bring your studying into disrepute through your activities, inside or

outside College. Activities outside the school are not likely to be acceptable if they:

 Damage the standing or reputation of the College;

 Interfere with the proper performance of your duties;

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