2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 180 Student Progress Committee (SPC) The purpose of this committee is to review the progress and eligibility for promotion of all KPCOM osteopathic medical students; to meet with those referred for academic and/or behavioral disciplinary deficiencies and to recommend appropriate action to the dean (see the SPC Meeting Protocols and Process section); and to recommend to the faculty council candidates for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. Technology and Innovation Committee The purpose of this committee is to review and assess current and emerging instructional technologies, and provide recommendations, modifications, and additions to technology implementation at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. Student Organizations Student Activity Groups The assistant dean of Student Affairs must approve all extracurricular activities of recognized on-campus and off-campus organizations in advance. Requests must initially be approved by the faculty adviser of the organization. All activities and events must be appropriately scheduled to avoid conflicts. Permission requests for speakers, student meetings, and other activities on campus should be made on forms provided by the Office of Student Affairs at least 10 business days in advance. The Office of Student Affairs must approve activities before the coordinator of educational support can assign a room, and no meeting announcements may be made until such approval is received. A variety of clubs and organizations in which students may participate are included in the following list. Addiction Medicine Club (AMC) AMC provides students with information on how to treat individuals with substance-related health conditions, as well as information on the bio-pyscho-social framework for persons with addiction. This club is also dedicated to increasing knowledge and awareness about the impaired physician and provide information on the resources available for health care professionals struggling with substance abuse. Email: addictionmedicineclub@gmail.com Faculty adviser: Peter Cohen, D.O. Location: Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus