PURPOSE

The pursuit of UMDNJ’s fourfold mission – excellence in teaching, patient care, research and public service - requires a shared commitment to the University’s core values and ethical conduct in the discharge of one’s duties, responsibilities and all other UMDNJ activities. The Code of Conduct (“Code”) is a statement of that commitment, emphasizing key aspects of dealings inside and outside the University which demand ethical and professional behavior and is intended to inform us of the basic principles which UMDNJ requires us to follow in conducting UMDNJ business.

All members of the UMDNJ community are expected to adhere to the Code as well as to applicable laws, regulations and UMDNJ policies.  The UMDNJ Community includes Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors of University Hospital, the UMDNJ management, faculty, and other academic personnel, clinical staff, researchers, employees, students, contractors, agents and others associated with or supporting UMDNJ (collectively “persons”).