2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 109 A. Advising 1. Academic Advising Within KPCOM, there are multiple opportunities for students to receive academic advising. KPCOM provides dedicated individuals to support students throughout their medical school career such as society faculty, course directors, and the faculty within the Department of Medical Education. These faculty work together to support students and identify those needing additional assistance, both academically and mentally, through referrals to the Department of Medical Education or the Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being ( nova.edu/studentcounseling ) . • Students who are having difficulties in individual courses or clinical rotations are encouraged to reach out to the course director or clinical rotation preceptor for assistance. Syllabi for preclinical courses and core clinical rotations contain contact information for course directors, clerkship directors, and full-time KPCOM faculty who participate in the course. • The Medical Education Department works proactively to support student learning by tracking academic progress from M1 to M4 and providing students with information regarding available resources and study tables. Study tables are available every semester at no cost to KPCOM students. Students leading these sessions are vetted by the Medical Education Department prior to assignment. • Faculty within the Medical Education Department and the Simulation Department are available to meet individually with students who are experiencing difficulty with their board exams. • All students are assigned to a society that includes faculty members. Students remain in the same society for the duration of their time at KPCOM. Students are encouraged to reach out to their society’s faculty members for assistance in studying, access to tutoring, and preparation for exams. In addition to the faculty members, each society has student peer mentors assigned to assist students as needed. • OMS1 and OMS2 students are also encouraged reach out to the Office of Preclinical Education for additional advising. OMS3 and OMS4 students can likewise reach out to the Office of Clinical Education. For all students, the Office of Student Affairs and the Department of Medical Education are available to assist in academic counseling and support. • Students with specific questions regarding residencies are encouraged to reach out to their assigned career counselor. The Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) works directly and indirectly, as needed, with the M4 students prior to, during, and after the match season. All of these advising resources are available to students at both the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and the Tampa Bay Regional Campus locations. 2. Career Counseling/Advising Career Counseling/Advising is provided for all KPCOM students (M1-M4) to assist them in evaluating career options and applying to graduate medical education training programs. The Career Advisement, Networking, Development & Opportunities (CAN-DO) program for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine is administered by the assigned Career Counseling Advisors.