2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 158 3. Students should coordinate with the clinical assistant dean, other students, and educators at clinical sites to ensure that patient care and education is disrupted as little as possible. Students may not graduate until after they have passed Level 1, Level 2-CE, and Level 2-PE of the COMLEX- USA examination. e. Completion Requirements for COMLEX Examinations Beginning with the Class of 2022 (matriculating in fall 2018), students will be allowed a maximum of six combined attempts at the COMLEX-USA examinations required for graduation (Level 1, Level 2-CE, and Level 2-PE), with a maximum of three attempts at any one of the examinations. Students who are unsuccessful at passing any one of the COMLEX-USA examinations required for graduation, after three attempts, will be referred to the SPC and will be subject to dismissal from the program. Students who are unsuccessful at passing all of the COMLEX-USA examinations required for graduation, after six total attempts, will be referred to the SPC and will be subject to dismissal from the program. 4. USMLE Examination Guidelines The USMLE examination is a three-step series of examinations for licensure of M.D.s in the United States. This examination series is not a requirement for licensure of osteopathic physicians, nor is it a requirement for graduation from the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. Students will not be allowed any additional board study time, beyond what is allowed for COMLEX-USA study, for any USMLE Step examination. Students will not be allowed any release time to take any USMLE Step examination. If a student elects to do so, it is highly recommended that he or she schedule the examination for a date after they have completed all of the coursework that is assessed on the examination. G. Illegal, Inappropriate, and Unprofessional Behavior No student shall display disorderly conduct; public intoxication; or lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior on the campus or at any college-sponsored or college-supervised function or event. No student shall intentionally or recklessly endanger or threaten the mental or physical health or well- being of any other member of the college community or any visitor to the campus. Students who exhibit illegal, inappropriate, or unprofessional behavior will be referred to the SPC and/ or proper authorities for disciplinary action and may be subject to dismissal. H. Violation of Public Laws Students are required to notify the assistant dean of Student Affairs in writing within 10 business days of any arrest, regardless of the reason, that occurs while they are enrolled in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program. Any act that constitutes a violation of public laws may establish cause for referral to the SPC and disciplinary action.