Student Conduct CodeThe 1999–2000 Medical Student Senate developed the following “Code of Conduct” (revised in 2011) to emphasize students’ commitment to certain principles. The Code of Conduct now serves as a guide for continuing discussion and reflection among students and faculty members regarding the nature of honor and integrity, professional responsibility, and respect. Honor and Integrity ● I will neither give nor receive impermissible assistance on academic examinations and assignments. ● I will abide by the Feinberg School of Medicine’s policies and procedures, including those regarding plagiarism, use and distribution of controlled substances, and downloading copyrighted material, as outlined in the Student Handbook. Professional Responsibility ● I will commit myself to life-long learning, and pledge to contribute to the advancement of medicine. ● I will be a patient advocate and speak up on behalf of my patients. ● I will keep all identifying information that I receive about patients in confidence from anyone outside of the medical team. ● I will not engage in inappropriate relationships with patients or members of my medical team. ● I will not give a false impression of my medical knowledge and skill, and will not falsify medical records. ● I will ask for academic and personal support from my peers and superiors when necessary, and offer similar help as needed. Respect ● I will treat all people equitably without regard to age, race, gender, religion, ethnicity, disability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, disease status, or political ideology. ● I will collaborate with members of the medical school community to promote an environment that supports teamwork. "By signing this Code of Conduct, I pledge to abide by the Code and to uphold and promote the values it represents. I pledge to report any infractions and understand that failure to do so is itself a violation of the Code of Conduct." The faculty of Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine has adopted this guiding principle for the design, implementation, and evaluation of the components of the education program. | 
