2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Medical Education Program 2021–2022 288 Honors and Awards Chancellor’s Award Presented to a graduating student who exemplifies the characteristics of a fine medical education professional through a combination of scholarship, leadership, integrity, humanity, and loyalty to the profession. (Disclaimer: Programs with ten or more graduates within an academic year are eligible for this award.) Dean’s Award Presented to a student graduating with the highest scholastic average and/or academic excellence (program engagement, scholarly presentations, and publications). Graduation with Honors Presented to student graduating with a GPA of 4.0. Students will receive a diploma inscribed with “highest honors.” Students with a GPA of 3.95 to 3.99 and above will receive a diploma inscribed with “honors.” Golden Apple Award Presented by the graduating class to the faculty member deemed most outstanding by the graduating class.