2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 170 Students seeking to appeal a decision regarding a nonfailing rotation grade received or comment written during the MS3 or MS4 academic year should seek solutions through the following administrative channels by entering at the appropriate level and proceeding in the order stated below: a. rotation preceptor b. clinical assistant dean (if a hospital-based rotation) c. chair of the department of that discipline d. assistant dean of Osteopathic Clinical Education e. associate dean for Osteopathic Medical Education f. dean C. Appeals Board 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines The student appeals hearing is an informal proceeding. No rules of evidence will be used. The hearing shall be internal, private, and closed to nonuniversity persons. Nonuniversity personnel are not available for consultation during these hearings. Legal representation or any other form of representation during the appeal hearing is prohibited. All procedures and actions are aimed to safeguard and preserve the educational and developmental mission of the college. 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities The Appeals Board will hear all student appeals of decisions made by the dean of the college relating to either dismissal or disciplinary actions as defined in this student handbook. If a student appeals the decision of the dean, the appeal must be in writing and submitted to the chair of the Appeals Board within 10 business days (excluding school holidays and weekends) after the date of receiving notification of the dean’s decision. Participation by legal representatives with regard to preparation of the written appeal is prohibited. Any appeals not submitted to the chair of the Appeals Board within this time frame shall not be heard. The appeal must contain a concise statement of all relevant facts and the result sought. 3. Appeals Board Membership The Appeals Board shall consist of the chancellor of the Health Profession Division, or designee, six faculty members, and a chair from the college faculty appointed by the dean of the college. The assistant dean of Student Affairs and the chair of the SPC will attend the hearing but will not participate during the vote of the board’s decision. 4. Hearings Protocol a. The Appeals Board hearing will proceed under the direction of the chair. b. Summary notes of the hearing may be taken.