# Teaching Policy

This policy outlines the conditions under which MD-PhD students can take on roles as Teaching Assistants (TAs) or join committees while maintaining their academic and research commitments.  MD-PhD students may take on roles as Teaching Assistants or join committees under the following conditions: 

* Students must be in good academic standing. All academic and research milestones must be up to date at the time of application for the role. 
* Students must obtain approval from their primary research mentor. 
* Students can commit up to 10 hours per week to supplemental activities, including TA roles and committee memberships. 
* These commitments should not interfere with their primary academic and research responsibilities.