Institutional Mandatory Training

Students must take all one-time and annual trainings required by MD Anderson, the Division of Education & Training, the School and their academic program. Student non-compliance will be managed in accordance with MD Anderson Institutional Policy #ACA1264 The School of Health Professions Conduct and Discipline Policy. See MD Anderson Institution Policy #ADM1168 Institutional Mandatory Training Policy.

Trainings include but are not limited to the following:
 

• “New hire” training: Available during Onboarding to new students at the School. The training must be completed within the first 30 days of the student’s first semester. Students missing the deadline will receive a written notification and possible loss of access to MD Anderson systems (email, DUO, etc.) until proof of completion is submitted to their program director.
• Lab safety training: Available during Onboarding for new students at the School in a laboratory science program. The training must be completed PRIOR to the first day of the first semester. Students missing the deadline will not be allowed to attend any laboratory classes until proof of completion is submitted to their program director.
• Annual training: Available annually in March for ALL students at the School. The training must be completed by the Friday before Summer registration (see Academic Calendar). Students missing the deadline may incur one or more of the following until proof of completion is submitted to their program director: a hold on summer registration, a hold on their transcripts or a hold on spring grades.