2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 128 • not be in attendance on the rotation for the required number of days • be dismissed from the rotation by the preceptor or rotation site for any cause All rotation evaluations are posted and students are responsible for reviewing their evaluations promptly. All appeals or requests for changes to the text of the evaluation comments must be initiated by the student within 30 days from the posting of the evaluation. 5. Course Completion and Promotion A student must satisfactorily complete all courses required in the preceding class year of study in order to progress to the next class year and be considered making satisfactory academic progress. A class year of study is defined by the required courses for that level of study (i.e., a student will be considered in the M1 year until all M1 required courses are passed). Fall M1 courses are considered prerequisites for Winter M1 courses. All M1 courses are considered prerequisites for M2 courses. This means that no M2 courses may be taken until all M1 courses are satisfactorily completed. A student may not proceed to M3 rotations with a failure in any M2 course. Exceptions may be allowed for students in special programs, such as dual-degree programs. The SPC will recommend all students who are eligible for promotion and graduation to the dean. 6. Matriculation into M4 Year No KPCOM student will matriculate into the M4 academic year until he or she has passed all M3 core rotations and COMLEX Level 1. Any M4 core or elective rotation that were previously scheduled will be canceled if a COMLEX Level 1 passing score is not provided to the Office of Osteopathic Clinical Education by May 31 of the M3 year. Students who participate in any M4 rotations without a passing score on COMLEX Level 1 are subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal from the KPCOM. 7. Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan During M1 and M2 Years Course Examination Grades Students will be notified when grades are posted electronically. Students are encouraged to reach out to the course director(s), adviser(s), and the Office of Medical Education for guidance and learning support. Course Failures At the end of each semester in years 1 and 2 (six times—Fall, Winter, Summer) the associate dean of Preclinical Education will compile a report showing all students who have failed at least one class. This report will be shared with the dean and other faculty/administrators as deemed necessary. Those students who have failed at least one course will be notified by the Office of Preclinical Education that they are no longer in good academic standing and have been placed on Academic Probation, per the student handbook policy on Academic Probation.