Service and Support Animals Policy

PURPOSE
To define where and when service and support animals are allowed within the School of Medicine campus and during educational activities.

AUDIENCE
All medical students, faculty and staff

LCME STANDARD
5.7 Security, Student Safety, and Disaster Preparedness

POLICY
Students, faculty and staff must follow the UC Davis Policy 290-91, Service and Support Animals (290-91), with regard to service and support animals on campus.  

PROCEDURE
Procedures outlined in the UC Davis Policy 290-91, Service and Support Animals (290-91) must be followed.

RESPONSIBILITY
Vice Dean for Medical Education

REFERENCES
UC Davis Policy Manual, Policy 290-91, Service and Support Animals (290-91)

RELATED POLICY/POLICIES
UCD81, Reasonable Accommodation

POLICY OWNER
Vice Dean for Medical Education

REVIEWED BY
Vice Dean for Medical Education*

REVIEWED DATE and REVIEW CYCLE
September 2024, 3-year cycle

* Indicates the Policy Owner