Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD)—Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program 2024–2025 179 Attitudes or behaviors inconsistent with compassionate care; refusal by, or inability of, the student to participate constructively in learning; derogatory attitudes or inappropriate behaviors directed at peers and faculty or staff members; substance abuse; other unprofessional conduct or other alleged violations of NSU’s Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility may indicate unsatisfactory performance in the M.B.S. program’s core competency of professionalism. The Graduate Programs Committee (GPC) may review allegations of conduct that, in its judgment, indicate an academic deficiency and, if a deficiency is found, may dismiss the student. A GPC review of a student’s academic progress does not preclude an NSU review for student conduct code violations. At the discretion of the academic program, violations of college or university conduct/behavioral policies may be referred to the NSU dean of students, to be addressed under the conduct procedures detailed in the NSU Student Handbook. Referral Process for Core Competency Deficiencies of Interpersonal and Communication Skills and Ethics and Professionalism Any faculty member, administrator, or student may report an M.B.S. student for unsatisfactory performance of the following core competencies: • Interpersonal and Communication Skills • Ethics and Professionalism A written report of the alleged deficiency must be submitted to the program director for initial review. The report must include all relevant facts and circumstances. The program director will review the documentation to determine if the deficiency represents a failure of the core competencies of interpersonal and communication skills or ethics and professionalism. Unsatisfactory performance of the core competency of biomedical science knowledge will follow the process outlined under the section on Academic Standing and Due Process Policies and Procedures. Any student who fails the core competencies of interpersonal and communication skills or ethics and professionalism will be referred to the GPC for review. The student will be notified by the program director, in writing, of the referral and the basis for the referral. The chair of the GPC will convene the committee and notify the student of date and time of the meeting. The chair will notify the student of the general nature of the academic concern, the potential adverse action(s) that may be considered (probation, suspension, dismissal), and advise the student of the student’s rights, including a personal appearance before the GPC and the right to appeal the GPC decision of dismissal. GPC meetings are internal, private, and limited to the student and appropriate university representatives. The student may not have an outside adviser during the meeting. The student may submit written materials to the committee in advance of, or at, the meeting. The student will have an opportunity to make a statement in defense of the deficiency and to respond to any questions from the committee. The student will then be dismissed from the meeting. The student will not be permitted to be present during deliberations of the GPC. The committee members will render a decision on any adverse action 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. A final decision letter will be sent to the student via USPS mail to the student’s last official address and to the student’s university email account.
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