2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 177 • Bradley I. Silverman, D.O. Scholarship Awards —presented to osteopathic medical students who have participated in cancer-related community service. Applications for the award will be announced through the Office for Student Affairs during the fall semester with specific criteria. • Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) —The GHHS is comprised of individuals who have been recognized for practicing patient-centered medical care by modeling the qualities of integrity, excellence, compassion, altruism, respect, and empathy. Members may be selected from third- and fourth-year medical students, residents, and faculty at GHHS member schools. • Sigma Sigma Phi Honors Society —Sigma Sigma Phi is an honorary osteopathic service fraternity. Its objectives and purposes are to further the science of osteopathic medicine and its standards of practice, to improve the scholastic standing and promote a higher degree of fellowship among its students, to bring about a closer relationship and understanding between the student bodies and the officials and members of the faculties of our colleges, and to foster allegiance to the American Osteopathic Association and to perpetuate these principles and the teachings through the maintenance and development of this organization. • Matthew Terry, D.O. Award —presented to a first-year and second-year osteopathic medical student chosen by his or her peers as the exemplary osteopathic medical student College Committees, Councils, and Boards Academic Curriculum Committee The role of the Academic Curriculum Committee is to develop, evaluate, and recommend to the dean curricular modification, schedules, syllabi, and other related materials after seeking appropriate input from the Office of Preclinical Education, the Office of Osteopathic Clinical Education, the Office of Graduate Medical Education, department chairs, and individual faculty members, student evaluations reports, and any other relevant resources that will ensure adherence to the mission of the college to educate highly competent osteopathic physicians. There is student representation on this committee. Admissions Committee The purpose of this committee is to recommend to the dean candidates for acceptance or rejection for admission to the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine and to recommend changes in standards for admissions when necessary. Appeals Board The purpose of this board is to hear student appeals of any disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the college.