Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) 2024–2025 141 Failed Block, Course, or Clerkship General Procedure If a student fails a block, course, or clerkship and requires formal remediation to achieve a passing grade, the student will be presented to the SPAC for review. While some remediation activities/examinations may be given at the end of the respective RIA for the block, most remediation attempts for failed blocks or courses in the first year of the curriculum will take place during the summer break between first and second year. Remediation attempts for failed blocks or courses during the second year will generally take place at least two weeks after the end of the second-year blocks, during winter vacation or Step 1 study time. Remediation for clerkships will be determined by and at the discretion of the SPAC. Preclerkship Blocks and Clinical Courses If a student’s initial performance is unsatisfactory in one of the blocks, courses, or competencies, the student’s academic performance will be reviewed by the SPAC. The student, after consultation with, and review and approval of, the block or course director, the director of Student Success and Learning Excellence, and other faculty as described above, will present a plan for remediation, which will be reviewed by the Committee. The remediation plan may be as straightforward as an Individualized Learning Plan or an independent study, followed by reexamination during an appropriate opportunity (such as, potentially, the winter or summer break). Alternatively, successful remediation may require repeating the entire block or year. Students may only begin the clinical clerkships after all foundational blocks and courses have been satisfactorily completed, notice of a passing score on the Step 1 has been received, and the student’s promotion is approved by the SPAC. Clinical Clerkships Students must pass all components of each clerkship, including clinical evaluations, NBME subject exam, professionalism, and other assignments, to pass the clerkship. Failure of the NBME subject exam will result in a grade of In Progress, providing that performance in all other components of the clerkship is judged satisfactorily. Passing a reexamination will enable the In Progress grade to be converted to Pass. If a student fails on reexamination, the grade will be converted to Fail. If a student fails a clerkship or receives an unsatisfactory rating in any of the clinical competencies, the student’s academic performance will be reviewed by the SPAC. The clerkship director, after consultation with the student and other faculty members, will present a plan for remediation, which will be reviewed by the committee. The remediation plan may range from remediation of specific components of the clerkship to repeating the entire clerkship. The committee must formally approve the remediation plan. Poor performance in the clinical clerkships may result in an adverse academic action such as probation or, if repeated or if egregious circumstances exist, dismissal from school. Academic Standards for Students Who Hold Leadership Positions in NSU MD or NSU The college strongly encourages students to assume leadership positions in various sanctioned campus organizations and activities (e.g., class officer positions, student interest groups, health outreach missions, and the like). Students who accept such leadership positions should be in “good academic standing,” defined as: • a passing grade in each block or course attempted • successful completion of USMLE Step 1 on the first attempt (if applicable)
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