Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD)—Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program 2024–2025 99 Appeal Policy Students are permitted to appeal a decision of academic dismissal only. Students who wish to appeal an academic dismissal must submit a written appeal to the GPC within five business days of the dismissal letter. The appeal must contain a concise statement of all relevant facts and the result sought. Any appeal not submitted to the GPC within this time frame will not be heard. Students are not permitted to register for or attend classes during the appeal process. Appeal Hearing Guidelines The student appeal hearing is an informal proceeding. No rules of evidence will be used. The hearing shall be internal, private, and closed to those not associated with the university. Nonuniversity personnel are not available for consultation during these hearings. All procedures and actions are aimed to safeguard and preserve the educational and developmental mission of the M.B.S. program. The purpose of the appeal hearing is to review M.B.S. program decisions to ensure the policies and procedures of the university and the college have been followed. Appeal Hearing Protocol and Process • The student will be notified of the date, place, and time of the hearing via the student’s NSU email account. Any student whose presence is requested and fails to appear at the designated date and time will automatically waive the student’s right to appeal. • The hearing will proceed under the direction of the chair. • The chair will convene the hearing with only committee members present. • A quorum must be present to convene an official appeal hearing and will be constituted by 50 percent or more of the voting membership, including the chair. • The chair will advise the committee members of the charge(s), review the evidence, respond to any questions, and provide opportunity for any additional input from ex officio members. • When all evidence has been heard, the chair will call the student into the hearing room. The student will only be present during the student’s testimony. • The student will have an opportunity to present the appeal, provide statements and evidence in defense of the alleged violation(s), appeal the degree of disciplinary action, summarize the student’s position, and respond to any questions from the committee. • The chair will then dismiss the student from the hearing. • The committee members will render a decision on the student’s appeal by a majority vote of the voting members in attendance. The committee may delay the vote if it determines that additional information or facts are needed before a vote. • The chair will participate in the voting process only in the case of a tie or if the chair is counted to make quorum.
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