CODE OF CONDUCT

CLASS OF 2009

OHIO COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

Beginning now, We, the Class of 2009,

·        Will uphold integrity, maintain honesty and be committed to podiatric

medicine as students and physicians

·        Will foster a professional environment and be respectful and mindful of others

·        Conduct ourselves in an ethical manner and be accountable for our actions

·        Will be motivated by our passion for podiatric medicine to always strive for excellence

·        Will not discriminate, mistreat or judge our patients, students or faculty members

·        Will always be our patients’ advocate and do what is in their best interest, keeping their confidentiality and emotions in mind

·        Will strive to be available at all times to serve our community in a compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental manner

·        Will understand our education is a life long process and will continue to be informed in the research, advances and technologies of podiatric medicine