Professional Appearance and Dress Code

Students will adhere to the WAUSM Professional Personal Appearance policy in line with the pre-clerkship campus dress code (e.g. sections III a., c.) as outlined above in the student handbook.

Academic Counseling

The Center for Academic Success (CAS) is the main mechanism for student advising and mentoring. All MAPP Faculty are members of CAS, and each entering MAPP class is divided randomly and evenly between MAPP Faculty Members. This structure results in each student having a dedicated faculty guide throughout the preparatory program, who focuses on the intellectual and professional growth and development of the student over time, and as they transition to WAUSM. For more information on CAS, refer to the section on The Center for Academic Success (CAS) in the Student Handbook.

Personal Counseling

WAUSM’s qualified mental health providers support MAPP students by providing culturally informed, and affirming individual and group counseling, as well as psychoeducational programming on topics relevant to medical students. Counseling services are free, without session limits, and may be accessed virtually.

Students may engage in counseling for various reasons including but not limited to, performance-based anxiety, academic distress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, adjustment difficulties, trauma, racial trauma, identity challenges, and treatment for symptoms of various mental health disorders, including alcohol and other drug use. WAUSM Counseling & Wellness Center services are not part of the academic record and follow local and federal confidentiality laws.

Registration Services

The Office of the University Registrar will register new MAPP students upon confirmation by the Office of Admissions. A student’s enrollment is contingent on submission of all documentation required for admission. Any missing documentation specified by the Office of Admissions must be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar prior to the start of classes.

Tuition is billed upon course registration, approximately two weeks prior to the start of each semester or once all documents have been confirmed and received by the Office of Admissions (whichever comes first). Tuition is due, in full, before the start of classes each semester. Students who have submitted all required financial aid forms and have received a loan guarantee and/or approval that covers the balance due, may have their tuition payment deferred until the funds disburse from the lender.

Financial Services

Financial counseling for students in the MAPP program is available through the Office of Student Financial Services (SFS). Students accept financial responsibility for payment of all institutional costs including, but not limited to, tuition and living expenses. A student will not be able to register for future semesters at WAUSM until all outstanding balances have been paid in full. If a student has an outstanding balance that exceeds 30 days from the start of the semester, a hold and a $500 late fee will be placed on the student account, unless the student has prior approval from the Director of SFS.

Health Insurance

WAUSM requires MAPP students to carry health insurance and strongly encourages its students to ensure their health insurance provides sufficient coverage to ensure the student will be able to obtain all necessary diagnostic and treatment goods and services. All MAPP and WAUSM students are required to obtain and maintain health insurance. The student has exclusive responsibility for his or her own medical bills.

Students who have their own healthcare coverage may opt out of the WAUSM insurance plan and complete the waiver form here: Insurance Waiver Form. Waivers must be submitted by the deadline, which is approximately 30 days from the start of the program.

Disability Insurance

Accident and sickness protection is available to all WAUSM students. This is an optional benefit that students may consider while attending WAUSM. This is a separate coverage from student health insurance.

More information on this optional benefit can be found on the Student Hub in Canvas. General questions can be sent to the Office of Student Financial Services.

Immunizations

The immunizations required for MAPP and WAUSM students are based on the current Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for Health Care Personnel and immigration requirements of The Bahamas. For detailed information on WAUSM’s immunization requirements, please refer to the immunization section in the Student Handbook.

Check-in

Check-in is mandatory for all MAPP students and occurs the day before the start of the semester. Check-in confirms that students are physically in Plantation, Florida and provides an opportunity for you to complete or deliver any documentation that is needed by WAUSM before the semester begins.

MAPP Grades

Academic achievement is reviewed and compiled by the Director of MAPP, inclusive of Faculty feedback, for academic performance assessment. There is no opportunity to remediate if the student does not successfully pass MAPP.

Students will be able to track their numerical grade performance throughout the semester via the learning management system. Each student earning the following percentage scores on the overall course grade will receive the indicated designation:

• Pass (P): 70% – 100+%

• Fail (F): Less than 70%

Certificate of Completion

Students who successfully complete the MAPP program will receive a certificate of completion. The MAPP certificate of completion increases your marketability by enhancing knowledge and setting the foundation of basic medical sciences. This certificate cannot be used as means for admission into any other institution that requires a high school or college degree.