2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 120 • has complied with all the curricular, legal, and financial requirements of the university • has attended the compulsory portions of senior week, including the graduation ceremony, at which time the degree is conferred and he or she takes the osteopathic oath • has passed COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2-CE and Level 2-PE examinations • has reached at least 21 years of age • has demonstrated the ethical, personal, and professional qualities deemed necessary for the successful and continued study and practice of osteopathic medicine • has demonstrated suitability for the practice of medicine as evidenced by conducting him/ herself in an ethical and professional manner, displaying responsibility for patient care, and exhibiting integrity in the conduct of clinical and academic activities • has demonstrated compliance with the Code of Behavioral Conduct Once a student has fulfilled all the requirements for being granted the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), he or she will not be permitted to enroll in any additional coursework within the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program. 2. Commencement Ceremony Participation All students who are projected to complete their academic curriculum before the end of the calendar year are eligible to participate in the mandatory commencement exercises in May of that calendar year. 3. Degree Conferral/Graduation NSU’s Office of the University Registrar confers degrees only after notification from the Office of Student Affairs that the student has fulfilled all of the requirements for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D.O.). All documentation required for M4 clinical rotations must be received and approved by the Office of Osteopathic Clinical Education prior to the Office of Student Affairs notifying the university registrar. Similarly, Verification of Medical Education forms for graduating students to become licensed for GME are completed only after all graduation requirements stated above are met. C. Academic Standing 1. M1 and M2 Course Years of Study a. Good Academic Standing A student is considered in good academic standing when he or she has completed and passed all required coursework and NBOME board examinations to date.