2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 139 3. Course Status During an LOA If a student will be on LOA for 50 percent or more of any course (miss half or more of a course), the student will be withdrawn from the course(s) (see the Withdrawal from a Course section in this handbook). In all such cases, a grade of Withdrawal ( W ) will be noted on the student’s transcript. In such cases of withdrawal from a course, the student must repeat the course in its entirety during the next course offering, after returning from leave, and will receive his or her earned grade. Until the course is repeated, the student may not progress to the next class year of study. If a student will be on LOA for less than 50 percent of any course (miss less than half of a course), the course director(s) involved will be notified and consulted regarding possible dates of return and time allowed for making up missed coursework and examinations. While on an LOA, a student is not eligible to attend any class or laboratory session, make up incomplete class work, or take any class examinations. A student who is on an LOA is not eligible to take any COMLEX examination unless the LOA is for failure to pass a COMLEX examination by the designated deadline or by special permission from the office of the dean. A student who has been scheduled for one or more remediation examinations, or one or more course retakes, is not eligible to take an LOA except for documented medical reasons or for special circumstances approved by the office of the dean. Students requesting leave time beyond one year in length must meet with the SPC, who will make a recommendation to the dean regarding resumption of the program. 4. Communication with KPCOM During an LOA A student who is on an LOA must communicate every two months with the Office of Student Affairs for the duration of the leave. This communication is to be initiated by the student and occur during the first week of every other month, starting with the month following the onset of the leave. Failure to report may result in the student being referred to the SPC for disciplinary action. 5. Return from LOA An OMS1 or OMS2 student, who was withdrawn from coursework during the leave, will have to repeat all courses in their entirety during the next course offering and may not progress to the next class year of study until all such coursework is successfully completed. An OMS1 or OMS2 student, who was not withdrawn from coursework during the leave, will be expected to take all missed examinations and complete any required coursework according to a schedule determined by the Office of Preclinical Education in consultation with the involved course directors. An OMS3 or OMS4 student, who was withdrawn from clinical rotations during the leave, will have to repeat all rotations in their entirety, as scheduled by the Office of Clinical Education. An OMS3 or OMS4 student, who was not withdrawn from clinical rotations during the leave, will be expected to take all missed examinations and complete any required rotation assignments, according to a schedule determined by the Office of Clinical Education.