D. Appropriate dress for clinical rotations 1. A long white lab coat with a name tag identifying you as a University of Florida PA student is REQUIRED while on clinical rotation. 2. All clothing must be clean and appropriate to a professional working environment. Men should wear ties unless directed otherwise by clinical preceptors or when ties would be inappropriate (e.g., in an operating room). 3. Blue jeans, shorts, T-shirts, sandals, open-toed shoes, sneakers, and other casual dress are not appropriate to the clinical setting. 4. The University provides liability insurance for PA students ONLY if the student's nametag is worn. Students not in compliance will be pulled off rotation until they have their badge. Nametags may be purchased at the HSC Gator 1 Card office. Class (ROTATION) Registration in the Clinical Year A. The School of PA Studies completes registration for clinical students each semester during the clinical year. B. Students are responsible for insuring that all fees are paid to the University by the appropriate deadlines. Failure to pay registration fees on time may result in the cancellation of registration by the University and assessment of a late fee. C. Failure to notify both the University and School of PA Studies of address/name changes may result in cancellation of registration and assessment of a late fee by the University. Students may update their current or permanent address at . A UFID and PIN number will be required. D. All required immunizations and of current health insurance must be complete and on file prior to registering for clinical rotations. Without these requirements students will not be able to start their clinical rotation. E. If registration is cancelled due to non-payment of fees, students are IMMEDIATELY terminated from their rotation; the University malpractice insurance program covers only registered students. ACADEMIC STANDARDS Any course grade below a (or a failure in a pass/fail course) in the clinical year of the “C” School of PA Studies may be grounds for dismissal for academic reasons, subject to the decision of the School of PA Studies faculty Professional Standards and Promotions Committee. If a student earning a grade below a is retained in the School, he/she will be “C” placed on probation for the duration of his/her time in the School of PA Studies and will be required to complete any remedial work prescribed by the faculty; this may result in the
D. Appropriate dress for clinical rotations 1. A long white lab coat with a name tag identifying you as a University of Florida PA student is REQUIRED while on clinical rotation. 2. All clothing must be clean and appropriate to a professional working environment. Men should wear ties unless directed otherwise by clinical preceptors or when ties would be inappropriate (e.g., in an operating room). 3. Blue jeans, shorts, T-shirts, sandals, open-toed shoes, sneakers, and other casual dress are not appropriate to the clinical setting. 4. The University provides liability insurance for PA students ONLY if the student's nametag is worn. Students not in compliance will be pulled off rotation until they have their badge. Nametags may be purchased at the HSC Gator 1 Card office. Class (ROTATION) Registration in the Clinical Year A. The School of PA Studies completes registration for clinical students each semester during the clinical year. B. Students are responsible for insuring that all fees are paid to the University by the appropriate deadlines. Failure to pay registration fees on time may result in the cancellation of registration by the University and assessment of a late fee. C. Failure to notify both the University and School of PA Studies of address/name changes may result in cancellation of registration and assessment of a late fee by the University. Students may update their current or permanent address at . A UFID and PIN number will be required. D. All required immunizations and of current health insurance must be complete and on file prior to registering for clinical rotations. Without these requirements students will not be able to start their clinical rotation. E. If registration is cancelled due to non-payment of fees, students are IMMEDIATELY terminated from their rotation; the University malpractice insurance program covers only registered students. ACADEMIC STANDARDS Any course grade below a “C” (or a failure in a pass/fail course) in the clinical year of the School of PA Studies may be grounds for dismissal for academic reasons, subject to the decision of the School of PA Studies faculty Professional Standards and Promotions Committee. If a student earning a grade below a “C” is retained in the School, he/she will be placed on probation for the duration of his/her time in the School of PA Studies and will be required to complete any remedial work prescribed by the faculty; this may result in the