Student Handbook: Nondiscrimination Policy Related To Educational Program

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law in any of its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.  In accordance with these principles, it is the determination of the Executive Committee that School of Medicine faculty, staff, residents, and students shall not discriminate on the basis of, nor shall they create a hostile or offensive environment with respect to, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status or other factors prohibited by law, in the context of their participation in School of Medicine educational programs, including, but not limited to lectures, presentations, and curriculum delivery.

All teaching activities, conferences, rounds, and lectures are open to students, related faculty, and residents with no intent to exclude appropriate participants.