Responding to/Managing Inappropriate Behavior & Treatment

Appropriate Treatment in Medicine

Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is committed to providing a supportive and respectful learning environment that fosters mutual trust among all community members. Such an educational environment engenders optimal teaching, learning, and professional development.

• Policy on the Appropriate Treatment in Medicine: click to read the ATM policy in full.
• Report an Incident: click to report an incident of mistreatment.
• Other resources: click to see additional resources for reporting unprofessional behavior.

Professionalism Resource Service

The Professionalism Resource Service (PRS) promotes the development of professional attitudes, behaviors, and practices at the school and BMC in order to support a learning environment where all are treated with respect, humility, and compassion.

A confidential, independent, non-adjudicating service available at no cost, PRS can assist individuals, groups, and departments at the school and BMC in developing remediation strategies that preserve relationships and careers. PRS also monitors and reports on professionalism within the learning environment, supporting education activities and assessments.

• Guiding Principles
• How Can We Help?
• Submit a Request

Boston University Ombuds

The Office of the Ombuds is an independent, impartial, informal problem-solving resource serving BU faculty, staff, and students on both Campuses. The Office maintains strict confidentiality, and provides a safe place for off-the-record conversations on issues related to life, work, or study at Boston University.

EthicsPoint

EthicsPoint is an independent hotline for anonymous and confidential reporting of activities that may involve improper conduct or violations of Boston University policies for all BU faculty, staff and students.

All reports are investigated promptly and discreetly by the University, receiving careful consideration with the objective of addressing any improper conduct or violation of University policy.

This hotline is not a substitute for other existing reporting methods or protocols for handling concerns and complaints. If you would like to report your concern to Boston University directly and are uncertain how to begin, contact Compliance Services (comply@bu.edu; 617-358-8090) for assistance.