The Faculty Grievance Procedures apply to allegations brought against any person possessing an academic appointment in the Harvard Faculty of Medicine (HMS/HSDM) for conduct pursuant to the HMS/HSDM Unprofessional Relationship and Abuse of Authority Policy, and for conduct that occurred before September 1, 2023 pursuant to the HMS/HSDM Unprofessional Relationship and Abuse of Authority Policy, the HMS/HSDM Anti-Discrimination Policy and/or the HMS/HSDM Abusive and/or Intimidating Behavior Policy.
When allegations of violations of the HMS/HSDM Abusive and/or Intimidating Behavior Policy, the HMS/HSDM Anti-Discrimination Policy, and/or the Unprofessional Relationship and Abuse of Authority Policy are brought against any person with an academic appointment in the Harvard Faculty of Medicine (HMS/HSDM faculty), the Faculty Grievance Procedures will apply.
These policies are administered by the Standing Committee on Rights and Responsibilities and are administratively supported by the Office for Academic and Research Integrity (ARI).
When allegations are brought against any personal with an academic appointment in the Harvard Faculty of Medicine under the Harvard University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying Policies (effective September 1, 2023), then the corresponding procedures within those policies will apply.
Last updated December 2024