Student Insurance Coverage Policy

Professional Liability Insurance Coverage

Students who have matriculated into the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM) are covered by University Medical Associates’ professional liability insurance under the following conditions:

1. When they are currently enrolled.  Enrollment is defined by Ohio University policy.

2. When not enrolled, but participating in clinical activities sponsored by recognized entities and approved in writing by the Associate Dean of Pre-Doctoral Education.  Examples include:  Research and Scholarly Advancement Fellowship; Ohio Department of Health programs, and Area Health Education Center programs.  A Non-enrolled Student Clinical Activities Approval form will be available on-line.

General Liability Coverage

While enrolled, students’ clinical activities are also covered by Ohio University’s general liability insurance.  No general liability coverage is provided to students who are not enrolled.

Non-enrolled students who participate in non-approved clinical activities are not covered by either professional liability insurance or general liability insurance.

All matriculated students will be asked to sign a document indicating that they have read and understand this policy, and that they will notify clinicians of this policy as appropriate.

Last updated: 09/24/2009