2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Medical Education Program 2021–2022 275 20. Readmission To be considered for readmission after dismissal from the Medical Education Program, the student must appear before the Graduate Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC). The candidate must provide adequate evidence that the conditions and/or factors that caused the prior dismissal have changed. Only courses taken within six years of the new graduation date will be accepted toward the degree. The SPAC committee will review the case and make recommendations to the dean for the final decision. 21. Academic Progress The academic progress of each student enrolled in the Medical Education Program is based on continuous satisfactory academic performance. It is also contingent on the student’s adherence to the policies and procedures of the Medical Education Program, KPCOM, HPD, and NSU governing his or her professional conduct and other responsibilities as outlined in this handbook. A student who experiences academic difficulty has the responsibility to contact his or her course director, program director, and/or academic adviser promptly. Such matters may be further addressed by the SPAC and may include a meeting with the student. Support services are available for students with academic difficulties. Visit KPCOM Student Services’ web page at osteopathic.nova.edu/students/current.html for more information. These services include, but are not limited to, mentoring, consultations to identify potential difficulties that may be contributing to the student’s lack of success, and other services deemed to enhance the student’s opportunity for success. Please review the university policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) found at nova.edu /financialaid/eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress.html . 22. Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) The Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) reviews the progress of all students, including those referred with behavior issues or academic deficiencies, and makes recommendations to the dean of the Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. The associate dean of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Community Education shall review the SPAC’s recommendation and make a recommendation to the dean. The student shall then be notified of the dean’s decision through written communication. The decision of the dean is final. In cases of decisions on dismissal or behavioral violations, the student may appeal to the college’s Appeals Board. (See the Appeals Board section in this handbook.) 23. Student Support Services Students in good standing have full access to all amenities and services from NSU and the program. This includes health services, counseling, tutoring, testing, and financial aid resources. Please refer to both the NSU and HPD Student Handbook for more details. The college also offers program-specific support such as academic advising, professional mentoring, instructional support, and other assistance.