What Makes a Positive Learning Environment?

Students feel well supported
Students are able to learn in the environment they’re in
Students receive support to handle health issues, family emergencies and other outside factors that could impact their learning experience
Learning spaces are physically/emotionally safe
The learning environment is inclusive and respectful of our diverse learner population
All individuals (students, faculty, and staff) within the learning environment are professional and respectful of one another
Students have a feeling of wellbeing and the overall ability to feel successful and well while immersed in the learning environment
Students have time for physical and mental maintenance (e.g., medical appointments, time for self-care)

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is committed to providing a work and educational environment that is conducive to teaching and learning, research, the practice of medicine and patient care. This includes a shared commitment among all members of the School’s community to respect each person’s worth and dignity, and to contribute to a positive learning environment where medical students are enabled and encouraged to excel.

The school is committed to a work environment that is professional, collegial, supportive of all personnel, and conducive to providing the best possible patient care, teaching, and research. The school places a very high priority on maintaining a work environment for staff, trainees, and faculty characterized by generosity, integrity, constructive interactions, mentoring, and respect for diversity and differences among members of our community. All faculty are expected to model the behavioral attributes of responsibility, empathy, service excellence, problem solving and continuous improvement, efficiency, cultural competency, and teamwork.

The policies below describe the behaviors expected of all members of our community: