2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 144 Time spent away from the rotation site during regular duty hours for lectures, conferences, and other programs conducted at outside hospitals or universities must be approved, in advance, by the supervising physician of the rotation site. a. Absence from Rotation 1. Total Allowable Absences per Rotation Students are expected to attend all assigned days of a clinical rotation. A student may miss up to two days of one four-week block of a given rotation for extenuating circumstances. A student may miss one day of half rotations or two-week block rotations (pertains to OMS4 electives only) for extenuating circumstances. A student must request approval of any absence from his or her preceptor and the KPCOM Office of Osteopathic Clinical Education. Students must be able to provide supporting documents for absences when necessary, for example, confirmation of scheduled board examination. If a student misses three or more days per four-week block of any rotation for any reason, the student may receive a failing grade ( F ) and the entire rotation may have to be repeated. The same applies to an absence of two or more days from a two-week block rotation. Time spent away from the rotation site during regular duty hours for lectures, conferences, and other programs conducted at outside hospitals or universities must be approved, in advance, by the supervising physician of the rotation site. 2. Emergencies In the event of an emergency, students should take care of the emergency first and then contact the Office of Osteopathic Clinical Education as soon as possible. 3. Residency Interviews No additional time beyond the permitted two days of absence per rotation will be approved for residency interviews. 4. NRMP Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) M4 students who are not successful in the NRMP Match will be released from clinical rotation obligations during the SOAP. Once a student has accepted a GME position during the SOAP, he or she is expected to return to clinical rotation obligations. 5. COMLEX Level 1 Study There is no time allowed during the M3 year for study for COMLEX Level 1. The month of June following the M2 year is allotted for this purpose. If a student finds he or she will require extra time to study for COMLEX Level 1, he or she should discuss any available options with the assistant dean of Medical Education or the assistant dean of Osteopathic Clinical Education.