Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2024–2025 112 2. Career Counseling/Advising Career Counseling/Advising is provided for all KPCOM students (OMS1 to OMS4) to assist them in evaluating career options and applying to graduate medical education training programs. The Career Advisement, Networking, Development & Opportunities (CAN-DO) program for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine students is administered by the assigned career counseling advisers. The goal of the CAN-DO program is to prepare D.O. students to pursue their most well-suited (or fitting) match of medical discipline or career through securing the residency of their choice. The components of the career-advising program are • the completion of the AAMC Careers in Medicine program • participation in clubs/specialty interest groups • accessing advice and assistance on their application for residency programs • assistance with creating a medical curriculum vitae (CV) • interviewing preparation and virtual, mock interviews • personal statement assistance • final review of student ERAS applications Students are registered for a Careers in Medicine account, provided by the KPCOM at the start of their medical school career, to participate in self-assessments and to explore discipline-specific information that aids them in the decision-making process. Career advisers meet individually each semester with medical students, and in group advising sessions and individually during the M3 and M4 years. They also provide referral to medical education faculty advisers for academic assistance, as needed. 3. Administration/Faculty Office Hours The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 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 preclinical courses and core clinical rotations contain contact information for course directors and full-time KPCOM faculty members. All KPCOM administration and full-time faculty members’ contact information is available on the KPCOM web page, osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/faculty-staff. Students seeking resolution of grievances, either grading or nongrading, should see the KPCOM Grievances and Appeals section of this handbook for appropriate procedures.
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