Student Health Pledge

Forward by AUC Student Government Association:

A pledge from and to our AUC Community:

The AUC family is no stranger to obstacles. We have demonstrated time and again that we
overcome major challenges when we work together and commit to collaborative solutions. In
2018, we found our core values through RISE: Resilience, Inclusion, Service to others, and
Excellence. These values serve to define both who we are and what we strive to become, and
they will be especially important for us as we transition back to our campus in January.

The COVID-19 pandemic has asked each of us to set aside individual freedoms for the
collective safety of our community. As medical professionals in training, we have taken the Oath
of Physicians and recognize our duty to do no harm. In this era of COVID-19, we commit to
social distancing as a form of inclusion and respect for others. We acknowledge that these
expectations, while often inconvenient and socially difficult, are necessary in order to sustain a
healthy environment in which all members of our AUC community can feel safe and thrive. As
AUC students, we will continue to demonstrate resilience, inclusion, service to others, and
excellence as we navigate through and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medical Sciences Student Health Pledge:

As a member of the AUC Community, I will uphold the following commitments to my fellow
students and other AUC community members, while on and off campus:

1. Wearing a mask when in public spaces

2. To the greatest extent possible, maintaining a 6-feet (2-meter) physical distance from
others who are not in our direct household
3. Frequent hand washing
4. Complying with virus testing as instructed by campus administrators
5. Avoiding gatherings where social distancing is not feasible
a. Masks are expected to be worn at all times when within 6 feet of individuals
outside of your household.
b. Large indoor social gatherings are absolutely not allowed.
6. Monitoring my own health and reporting the following symptoms of COVID-19:
a. Fever or chills
b. Cough
c. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
 d. Fatigue
e. Muscle or body aches
f. Headache
g. New loss of taste or smell
h. Sore throat
i. Congestion or runny nose
j. Nausea or vomiting
k. Diarrhea
If you develop any of these symptoms or otherwise feel ill, please stay home and contact
Sint Maarten’s COVID-19 hotline at 914 or +1 721-542-1570 as well as Student Affairs
at studentaffairs@aucmed.edu.
7. Self-isolating for the required amount of time as instructed by UC, local government, or
other health official should I get sick
8. Complying with AUC’s contact tracing efforts
9. Conducting myself in a manner that demonstrates respect for others around me,
including considerations for health and safety
10. Holding my fellow students and community members accountable and reporting
concerns regarding unsafe behavior.
a. To report concerns, fill out this form:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d09a61d1200b45feaeb29a33b4f10e9d

As an AUC family, we pledge to abide by these expectations to the best of our abilities as long
as is deemed necessary by campus leadership and public health authorities.

Any questions regarding this health pledge may be directed to the Sint Maarten Medical
Sciences’ Student Government Association at sga@students.aucmed.edu.

The Medical Sciences Student Health Pledge is a published AUC rule governing student
conduct. AUC’s approach to COVID-19 risk reduction is built on the foundation that we are a
community and have a responsibility to each other and ourselves to minimize the risk of COVID-
19 while we are learning and working. Violations of the Pledge will be addressed through the
administrative review process as conduct violations. As the public health crisis evolves, AUC will
continue to monitor, adjust, and communicate updates to this Pledge, when necessary.

For the latest information on COVID-19 in Sint Maarten, please visit the Sint Maarten
government’s website: http://www.sintmaartengov.org/government/VSA/Health-
Updates/NOVELCORONAVIRUS/Pages/default.aspx

As medical students we recognize the challenges that social distancing can impose on our
physical, mental, and emotional health. AUC’s wellness counselors are available for anyone
going through a tough time. They can be reached at sxmwellness@aucmed.edu. If you or
someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please call +1 721-588-4018 or, if after hours, +1
721-587-6661.