2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Preparation Program 2021–2022 366 2. Student Contact Information It is the students’ responsibility to keep their mailing addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contact information up to date on Self-Service Banner. All students are required to update their personal information on Self-Service Banner immediately as changes occur. Noncompliance may result in disciplinary action. KPCOM students must also notify the KPCOM Office of Student Affairs of any name change at the time it is updated in Self-Service Banner. 3. Course and Instructor Evaluations Course and instructor evaluations are conducted, at minimum, at the end of each semester. The college expects each student to sincerely accept this responsibility and obligation in a constructive manner so that optimal feedback can be provided. 4. Health Insurance See HPD Policies and Procedures section for Student Insurance Requirement. A student may be prevented from continuing his or her studies because of the lack of health insurance. 5. Library Skills HPD Library staff members will provide orientation to the HPD Library during Orientation Week and are available to students on an ongoing basis to direct and support their library needs. Every matriculating student should be able to conduct research using the latest electronic resources available through the university’s libraries. • Students should be acquainted with the major printed resources and electronic databases available to the health professions. • Students should be able to identify and locate materials in the library, as needed or required by instructors. • Students should be familiar with the leading medical journals and be able to research specific medical topics using standard bibliographies and indexes. • Students should be able to demonstrate competency in using the electronic library to find information. • Students should be able to demonstrate competency in navigating online electronic searches in MEDLINE, CINAHL, HealthStar, and other databases as appropriate. 6. Matriculation Students in Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Preparation Program who complete the curriculum with a GPA of 3.6 will secure a seat in the next entering class of the KPCOM Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program. Students who earn a GPA of 3.4–3.5 will be given an interview for the next entering class of the KPCOM Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program. Students who earn a GPA below 3.4 may apply to the KPCOM Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program but are not guaranteed an interview or seat in the next entering class.