2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 136 Failure of More than 13 Credit Hours (30 percent or more Credit Hours) A student who fails more than 13 credits hours in the M1 Winter and Summer Semesters combined will be subject to dismissal from the KPCOM, as described in the section addressing Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions, under Dismissal. M2 Course Year of Study Failure of 9.5 Credit Hours or Less A student who fails 9.5 credit hours or less in the M2 class year of study will be provided with an opportunity to remediate each failed course (see Remediation Examination under Examinations section in this handbook). Failure of 10 to 13.5 Credit Hours A student who fails 10 to 13.5 credit hours in the M2 class year of study will not be permitted to remediate the courses. The student must repeat the failed courses at the next course offering. However, if one or more of the failures is in a repeated course, see Failure of a Repeated Course below. Failure of a Repeated Course A student who fails a repeated course will be eligible to remediate the failed course. A student who fails the remediation of a repeated course is subject to dismissal from the KPCOM, as described in the section addressing Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions, under Dismissal. Failure of 14 or More Credit Hours A student who fails 14 or more credit hours during the M2 class year of study will be subject to dismissal from the KPCOM, as described in the section addressing Academic and Behavioral Disciplinary Sanctions, under Dismissal. 4. NBOME COMLEX Examination Failures Students who fail an NBOME COMLEX examination are encouraged to reach out to the Department of Medical Education, Office of Osteopathic Clinical Education, the director of the clinical skills and simulation center (Level 2 PE only), and/or a faculty adviser or department chair for guidance and learning support. 5. Rotation Failures If a student fails a rotation, he or she will be referred to the SPC and must, at a minimum, remediate (repeat) the rotation. Additional requirements may be recommended to the dean by the SPC. The final remediation determination is at the discretion of the dean. Students will retain the right of appeal as outlined in the KPCOM Student Handbook . Students repeating a rotation are not eligible to earn a grade of Pass with Honors ( PH ) on the repeated rotation. The timing of the repeated rotation is at the discretion of the Office of Osteopathic Clinical Education. Repeated M3 core rotations will take place after the other core rotations are complete and prior to progressing to the M4 curriculum, when possible. In the event that a student fails a COMAT twice, of a discipline that is a two-block core (i.e., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, or Pediatrics) leading to a rotation failure, the retake of the failed