MD Program Code of Professional Behavior

• We will conduct ourselves with the highest degree of integrity and honesty.
• We will truthfully conduct our research and report our research findings and will not represent others’ work or ideas as our own.
• We will not seek, by action or implication, oral or otherwise, to create an incorrect impression of our abilities or to create an unfair advantage over our colleagues.
• We will not tolerate or support unethical behavior in ourselves or our colleagues and will report such behavior when it occurs through established procedures as detailed in the Professional Behavior and Mistreatment Policy.

• We accept our professional responsibility to be punctual and to respect the time and effort of others.
• We hold ourselves accountable to local, state and national laws relevant to learning and healthcare environments and to the policies and procedures of the school and its associated clinical sites.
• We will respond in a timely manner to all official KSOM communication.
• We recognize our limitations and will seek help when needed. We will not assume responsibilities beyond our capabilities.
• We will not conduct clinical responsibilities while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
• We will work to develop personal habits that promote social, physical, and mental health and wellness. If we recognize signs of impairment in ourselves or others, we will contact the Office of Student Affairs.
• We will represent the Keck School of Medicine of USC appropriately in all relevant settings including all forms of electronic communication.

• We will treat others with respect and honor their dignity.
• We will acknowledge that we all have known and implicit biases and will work to mitigate the impact of biases on all interactions with students, colleagues, faculty, staff and patients.
• We will not discriminate nor tolerate discrimination based on race, ethnicity, language, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, disease, or socioeconomic status.
• We will respect the confidentiality of our patients at all times.
• We recognize the importance of teamwork and will work respectfully in collaboration with others.
• We will demonstrate respect for our patients and colleagues by maintaining an outward appearance that is appropriate for learning and patient care.

Attendance at the Keck School of Medicine of USC constitutes de facto acceptance of the CODE OF PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR and its concepts and its procedures.