DeBakey HSHP Integrity Month |Module 1: Intro

Select ONE Correct Answer

Dr. Anjali Ramkisson, a fourth-year neurology resident at the University of Miami, failed to demonstrate Integrity by...

• Plagiarizing her Residency Application

• Caught cheating with another resident on their Board Exams

• Failing to pay for services rendered by an Uber driver

• Assaulted an Uber driver

Answer explanation

Dr. Ramkissoon was publicly shamed after a video of her berating an Uber driver went viral in January of 2016. The string of verbal, and physical, abuse continued, with Ramkissoon tossing things out of the car, kneeing the driver in the groin, and yelling at him to drive her home.

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Dr. Anjali Ramkissoon faced the following sanctions for physically and verbally assaulting an Uber in January of 2016:

• Termination from the University of Miami Neurology Residency Program

• Massive Public Outcry and Shamming

• Loss of License to Practice Medicine in the State of Florida

• Revoking of her Medical Doctorate (M.D.)

• Death Threats

Answer explanation

Dr. Anjali Ramkissoon was terminated by Jackson Health System Neurology Residency Program at the University of Miami after a massive public outcry and death threats were made to the Program and the doctor herself.

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In May of 2020, 73 West Point freshman cadets failed to demonstrate Integrity by...

• Failing to Show Up to Online Classes

• Plagiarizing End of Term Military History Papers

• Cheating on an Online Freshman Calculus Exam

• Plagiarizing Mid-Term English Papers

• Cheating on an Online Freshman Physics Exam

Answer explanation

In the spring semester of 2020, 73 West Point freshman cadets were caught cheating on an Online Freshman Calculus Exam in May while students were studying remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic. An investigation was launched after instructors noticed irregularities in answers.

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In May of 2020, 73 West Point freshman cadets faced the following sanctions for cheating on an Online Calculus Exam:

• Exoneration from Charges

• Resigning from West Point

• Probation for all Four Cadet Years

• Expulsion from West Point

Answer explanation

Of the 72 freshman and one sophomore West Point cadets accused of cheating on an online calculus exam, the following sanctions occurred: (1) Two were exonerated from the charges; (2) Four resigned from West Point before being charged; (3) 55 admitted guilt and faced probation; (4) 12 did not admit guilt and were expelled.

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In fall of 2012, 66 elite high school students and their principal failed to demonstrate Integrity by...

• Forming a Plagiarism Group for College Application Essays

• Forming an Academic Sabotage Group with the Intent of Hurting a Rival High School

• Forming a Narcotics Group with the Intent of Distributing Illegal Substances on Campus

• Forming a Cheating Group for Collecting Answers to a State Exam

Answer explanation

In fall of 2012, 66 Stuyvesant High School students were caught texting or receiving answers to state tests that determine whether they graduate. Principal Stanley Teitel attempted to cover up the cheating and obstructed a New York Department of Education investigation into incident.

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In fall of 2012, 66 elite high school students and their principal faced the following sanctions for cheating on a New York State exam:

• Blacklisted from College Admissions

• Repeating School Year

• Termination of Principal

• Devaluing of High School Diploma

• Deteriorating School Spirit

Answer explanation

In fall of 2012, 66 elite high school students and their principal faced the following sanctions: (1) colleges across the country blacklisted the class and looked more critically at all students graduating from the school for the next decade; (2) Principal Stanley Teitel was terminated from his role; (3) Stuyvesant High School is now known nationally for cheating, which devalues the credentials of students graduating; and (4) Deteriorating School Spirit.

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According to the DeBakey Honor Code, who holds the main responsibility for in ensuring standards of integrity are met?

• Faculty

• Administrators

• Students

• Parents

Answer explanation

"Although the faculty and administration play a role in accomplishing the goals of the Honor Code, the main responsibility in ensuring these standards are met lies with each individual student."

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According to the DeBakey Honor Code, how should any ambiguities regarding acceptable levels of cooperation for any assignment be clarified?

• Clarified with faculty BEFORE completing the assignment.

• Clarified with faculty AFTER completing the assignment.

• Clarified with administrators BEFORE completing the assignment.

• Clarified with administrators AFTER completing the assignment.

Answer explanation

"Any ambiguities regarding acceptable levels of cooperation for any assignment should be clarified with the teachers before doing the assignment."

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According to the DeBakey Honor Code, which violation of the Honor Code is most serious?

• Cheating

• Academic Sabotage

• Plagiarism

• Fabrication

Answer explanation

"Plagiarism in any form is a most serious Honor Code violation; it includes translation from one language to another without citing a source."

CAN or CANNOT?

Fill in the following blank within the DeBakey Honor Code:

"Lack of knowledge regarding Honor Code, class guidelines, or teacher expectations ________ be used as an excuse for violating the Honor Code."

• CAN

• CANNOT

Answer explanation

"Lack of knowledge regarding Honor Code, class guidelines, or teacher expectations CANNOT be used as an excuse for violating the Honor Code."