2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM) 2021–2022 99 See the NSU Student Handbook , Statement on Student Rights section for the NSU Nondiscrimination Statement. Additionally, see the NSU Student Handbook , Additional Grievance Procedures Available section for the Nonacademic Grievance Procedure as well as the Grievance Procedure for Discrimination based on Disability. Harassment See the NSU Student Handbook , Statement on Student Rights Section for the NSU Nondiscrimination Statement. Additionally, see the NSU Student Handbook , Specific Conduct Violations, Additional Grievance Procedures Available and University Sexual Misconduct Policy/Title IX sections for the Harassment policy, Nonacademic Grievance Procedure, and Sexual Harassment policies. Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement See NSU Student Handbook , Statement on Student Rights section for Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement. Disability Students seeking disability accommodations should contact the NSU Office of Student Disability Services. Contact information for the Office of Student Disability Services, as well as policies and procedures relating to disability accommodations, are available on the Office of Student Disability Services web page, located at nova.edu/disabilityservices . See the NSU Student Handbook , Statement on Student Rights section for Nondiscrimination Statement, as well as the Additional Grievance Procedures Available section for the Grievance Procedure for Discrimination based on Disability. Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine is pledged to the admission and matriculation of qualified students and wishes to acknowledge awareness of laws that prohibit discrimination against anyone on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations. Regarding those students with verifiable disabilities, the university and KPCOM will not discriminate against such individuals who are otherwise qualified but will expect applicants and students to meet certain minimal technical standards (core performance standards) as set forth herein, with or without reasonable accommodation. In adopting these standards, the university and KPCOM believe they must keep in mind the efficacy and safety in the learning environment as well as the ultimate safety of the patients whom some of their graduates will eventually serve. Specifically, the standards reflect what the university and KPCOM believe are reasonable expectations required of future osteopathic physicians in performing common functions. Any exceptions to such standards must be approved by the dean of KPCOM based upon appropriate circumstances.