PURPOSE
To outline the processes for reporting sexual harassment allegations

AUDIENCE
All medical students

LCME STANDARD
3.6 Mistreatment

POLICY

  1. Everyone at UC Davis, including students, faculty, staff and administrators has the right to a safe learning and working environment.
  2. Sexual harassment and sexual violence are prohibited both by law and University policy. It is the responsibility of UC Davis to prevent, to correct, and when necessary, to discipline behavior that violates this policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence. Both University policy and the law prohibit retaliation against any individual who opposes sexual harassment, files a complaint, or assists or participates in any manner in an investigation or proceeding conducted by the University or an external agency.
  3. Please refer to the Title IX Policy and Sexual Harassment Resources on this website for specific details.

PROCEDURE
Reports must be made through UC Davis’ Complaints of Discrimination or Harassment which provides procedures for academic appointees, staff and students to report allegations of discrimination or harassment, and procedures for responding to those reports. Allegations of sexual harassment may also be reported through the Learning Climate Committee (LCC) using the Mistreatment Incident Report.

RESPONSIBILITY
Office of Medical Education and all departments working with medical students

REFERENCES
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence (UC Davis Health)
Harassment and Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program (UC Davis)
UCOP

RELATED POLICY
Academic and Social Conduct Policy

POLICY OWNER
Associate Dean for Students

REVIEWED BY
Associate Dean for Students*

REVIEWED DATE and REVIEW CYCLE
January 2024; 3-year cycle

* Indicates the Policy Owner