2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 113 Students must adhere to these and any additional health and safety requirements and deadlines required by clinical training sites. Failure to do so will subject the student to disciplinary action, including dismissal from a rotation, which constitutes a failed rotation. (See the Rotation Failures, Reevaluation, Remediation, and Dismissal Appeal Process section in this handbook.) 4. Student Health Services NSU provides confidential student health services through the Student Medical Center on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. The center is staffed by board-certified or board-eligible physicians who provide primary care services including physical exams, women’s health care, immunizations, preventive care, general medical care, post-exposure prophylaxis, and minor surgical procedures. Appointments are available; however, walk-in patients are also welcome. To be seen, students must bring their NSU I.D. and insurance card. Additional information can be found at clinics.nova.edu /student-care/student-medical-center.html . KPCOM students on the Tampa Bay Regional Campus can access confidential student health services at any one of the eleven Community Health Centers of Pinellas County through the Green Arrow Process , established specifically for KPCOM. Students may call (727) 824-8189 and speak directly to a Community Health Center representative to schedule their appointment. Students will need to provide a photo I.D. and insurance card upon check in. Additional information, locations, and services at each location can be found at chcpinellas.org . Students who are not geographically close to either KPCOM campus, may access confidential student health services via telehealth through the Student Medical Center. Otherwise, they may seek health services through their own insurance provider(s) or a local emergency room/urgent care center. Students at core clinical campuses may have access to care at their site. Information will be provided by the Office of Osteopathic Clinical Education. 5. Student Behavioral/Mental Health Counseling Confidential counseling for KPCOM students is provided by the Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being. KPCOM students can find the information on how to access these services on the Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being web page, at nova.edu/studentcounseling . Services provided include treatment for anxiety, panic and depression; anger management; financial stress; social struggles; chronic illnesses; abuse; suicidal thoughts; break-ups and divorce; assault; and many other areas affecting a student’s quality of life. In addition to the office hours listed on the website, a crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to give support and counseling by phone. Students may use the HIPAA-compliant telehealth option. For more information, visit nova.edu /studentcounseling . 6. Incidents of Exposure to Contagious Diseases Students exposed to contagious diseases during the course of their training should seek immediate medical care at either the nearest emergency room*, the KPCOM Student Medical Center, or one of the Community Health Centers of Pinellas County, whichever is most readily available.