2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Medical Education Program 2021–2022 269 Career Advising Career advising is available to students by appointment through Medical Education Program faculty members, the program office, or the NSU Office of Student Affairs ( nova.edu/career ) . Students can take advantage of career recruiting tools available through the career office to engage with prospective employers and networking opportunities ( nova.edu/career/students ) . Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures A. General 1. Academic Records All documentation placed in the students’ permanent records will be maintained in the university registrar’s office. 2. Addresses It is the responsibility of the student to keep the Medical Education Program office up to date via Self-Service Banner regarding his or her current mailing address, phone number, email address, and emergency contact information. 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations Each student has a responsibility to his or her professional development to provide constructive evaluation for each course, instructor, and the program. This responsibility will be met by participation in course evaluations, student surveys, and student feedback sessions that are routinely administered by the program. The college expects each student to sincerely accept this responsibility and obligation in a constructive manner, so that optimal feedback can be provided. This input will facilitate student welfare by promoting changes that will improve the educational effectiveness of the curriculum, as well as assist faculty members by providing them with constructive input to help them improve their teaching strategies. The evaluations will be analyzed and forwarded to the Curriculum Committee for review and recommendations, and will be applied toward program development. 4. Disabilities and Academic Accommodations Students seeking disability accommodations should contact the NSU Office of Student Disability Services. Contact information for the Office of Student Disability Services, as well as policies and procedures relating to disability accommodations, are available on the Office of Student Disability Services web page, nova.edu/disabilityservices . See the NSU Student Handbook , Statement on Student Rights section