1. RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT for MEDICAL EDUCATION FACULTY OF MEDICINE

2. IF I AM MISTREATED BY A MEMORIAL OR NON-MEMORIAL EMPLOYEE, HOW DO I ACCESS SUPPORT SERVICES OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM? Discuss the situation with an Advisor. Medical Students should contact the Student Wellness Consultant, Ms. Deanne Williams, by phone at (709) 864 6349 or toll free at 1 877 794 9740 or by email Deanne.Williams@med.mun.caDeanne.Williams@med.mun.ca RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION FACULTY OF MEDICINE

3. IF I AM MISTREATED cont’d Visit QRS (Quality Recognition and Suggestions) http://www.med.mun.ca/StudentAffairs/-UsaidWedid.aspx and complete the online feedback form. You have the option to report mistreatment (or any other issue or incident) while remaining anonymous. http://www.med.mun.ca/StudentAffairs/-UsaidWedid.aspx You may also attempt to seek resolution through other means including but not limited to ones established by the applicable discipline or a health care authority. RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION FACULTY OF MEDICINE

4. WHAT IS THE RLE? It is a document that: Outlines the expectations that are intended to support individuals and sustain a respectful learning environment free from intimidation and harassment; Highlights the responsibilities of the Faculty of Medicine (FoM) with respect to creating a supportive learning environment; and, Outlines the procedures that are available in the event of behaviour that the Learner believes is in violation of the Policy. RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION FACULTY OF MEDICINE

5. WHY DO WE HAVE IT? This document replaces the FoM Intimidation and Harassment (IH) policy from 2006. The revision came about to address the limitations of the IH policy and to address the accreditation standard MS-32. RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION FACULTY OF MEDICINE

6. WHERE DOES IT APPLY? All interactions in the Learning Environment wherein the Learner experiences behaviour that is in violation of the policy. This includes violations by a Memorial and non-Memorial employees. RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION FACULTY OF MEDICINE

7. WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS AT THE FoM? All Learners are entitled to interact in an environment that stresses acceptance, values diversity, requires respect for dignity and the interests of others, and is free from any form of harassment. Behaviour that is intimidating and/or harassing towards another individual is not tolerated. As per the Memorial University of Newfoundland Code, all members of the Memorial University of Newfoundland Community, which includes Learners, Faculty, and Staff, share a responsibility to treat others with respect and fairness, be responsible and honest, and uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION FACULTY OF MEDICINE

8. WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FoM? To ensure that the Learning Environment is free of intimidating and/or harassing behaviour. In the event of a violation, that: o There are fair and just resolution processes in place to deal with a violation; and, o All complaints are handled with sensitivity and confidentiality. RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION FACULTY OF MEDICINE

9. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? Neither frivolous, vexatious, and/or malicious complaints nor retaliation will be tolerated. In a case where the Student Affairs Office has had a direct prior involvement in the matters or where they are in a conflict of interest or where there is a reasonable apprehension of bias, the Learner should approach the Advisor for the Post-Graduate Office (Dr. Lee). RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION FACULTY OF MEDICINE

10. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? (cont’d) There is a timeline with respect to bringing a complaint forward: o normally within six months of the date of the alleged offensive behavior or the date of the last incident of any alleged harassment, or o within 6 months of when the Complainant became aware of any alleged harassment. RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION FACULTY OF MEDICINE

11. WHERE CAN I FIND A COPY OF THE POLICY AND PROCEDURE? It can be found in the follow places online: o The SA website; The SA website o The UGME website; The UGME website RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION FACULTY OF MEDICINE

12. Thank You! FACULTY OF MEDICINE RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION