As a part of the Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions, the Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitative Sciences (PhD-RS) program is committed to upholding and fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and respect. Students are expected to uphold the highest standards of honor, responsibility, and ethical conduct and to act in a manner that aligns with the University’s core values. All students at the Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions, including those enrolled in the PhD-RS program, must adhere to the University’s Code of Conduct. Any violations of the code of ethics may result in consequences as described in this policy, in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct. Students will be expected to understand the expectations they will be beholden to, as outlined in both the Code of Conduct and this policy. Community members are to report violations of this policy as they witness or are made aware of them. If you are aware of any violations, you must submit an Academic and Conduct Report Form.
An Academic Review Committee may be appointed, which will be comprised of Executive Committee members and/or other University faculty. The Academic Review Committee may provide guidance for the student to improve conduct, professionalism, and/or academic performance in the program; require certain remedial actions for the student to complete as a contingency to passing a course, exam, or continuing in the program; or terminate the student from the program due to unacceptable conduct or performance in academic or research lab settings.
Course Instructors, Research Mentor(s), Faculty Advisor, or other PhD-RS Faculty member will document issues related to conduct and professional or ethical behavior and provide documentation to the Director/Associate Director