Why is a criminal background check required for residents?
It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that all offers of a house staff position (as well as offers to applicants for medical school or fellowship in any Graduate Medical Education program sponsored by Johns Hopkins) are conditional, based on a review of the prospective house officer’s criminal background. The University reserves the right to rescind an offer of appointment to any educational or training program, including the Wilmer Eye Institute, to any individual whose background investigation reveals a history of criminal conduct that: a) the University reasonably determines increases the risk of harm to patients or individuals on Johns Hopkins premises;or b) was not accurately disclosed in response to a direct question regarding criminal history on any application for admission or appointment in connection with the program; or c) is inconsistent with the high standard of ethical conduct required of all members of the academic community or is otherwise
