2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Preparation Program 2021–2022 364 Academic Services and Student Support Advising KPCOM provides dedicated individuals to meet with students throughout their school careers. An assigned faculty advisor will follow students to completion of this one-year program. This advisor will refer students, when needed, to others for assistance (i.e., the NSU Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being or the KPCOM Office of Medical Education). Academic Advising Within KPCOM, there are multiple opportunities for students to receive academic advising. Students who are having difficulties in individual courses should first reach out to the course director. The college, which endorses an open-door faculty policy, encourages students to establish collegial relationships with all faculty members. Administration/Faculty Office Hours The Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Preparation Program endorses an open-door policy for both administrators and faculty members. Students are encouraged to meet with faculty members or administrators either by walk-in, if available, or by appointment. Syllabi for courses contain contact information for course directors and full-time KPCOM faculty members. All KPCOM administration and full-time faculty contact information is available on the KPCOM web page, osteopathic.nova.edu . Students with grading or non-grading grievances should see the Grievances and Appeals section of this handbook for appropriate procedures. Student Health Services NSU provides confidential student health services through the Student Medical Center at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. The center is staffed by board-certified or board-eligible physicians who provide primary care services including physical exams, women’s health care, immunizations, preventive care, general medical care, post-exposure prophylaxis, and minor surgical procedures. Appointments are available; however, walk-in patients are also welcome. To be seen, students must bring their NSU I.D. and insurance card. Additional information can be found at nova.edu/smc . KPCOM students at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus can access confidential student health services at any one of the 11 community health centers of Pinellas County. Additional information, locations, and services at each location can be found at chcpinellas.org .