Exam Date Change Procedure

It is expected that all students in the M.D. program will take exams on the scheduled date and time. If an emergency occurs, or an extremely important date/time conflict arises, and a student must request a change in date or time of an exam, the student must follow the following procedure.

  1. The student needs to complete the “Change in Exam Date” form, found in the Dean’s Office. The student then needs to meet with Dean Goldberg to discuss the reason for the request. The student may also discuss the request with the course coordinator, if he or she wishes.
  2. Dean Goldberg will then confer with the course coordinator regarding the reason as well as faculty and exam availability. She will also consider overall consistency regarding rescheduling requests and contact the student with a decision.
  3. If approved, the student will need to have the course coordinator sign the form, with a rescheduled date and time identified.
  4. If an emergency situation arises which prevents a student from following the above procedure, the student should try and reach Dean Goldberg in the Dean’s Office at (202) 994-3176. If she cannot be reached, leave a message and also page her at (202) 605-8959.
  5. Please remember that we operate under the assumption that all exams will be taken on time, except for extreme situations. If you arrive late for an exam, you will be expected to complete the exam at the scheduled end time. If you do not receive permission to reschedule an exam and do not show up for the exam, you will receive a “0” on that exam.