Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2024–2025 151 If a student misses three or more days per four-week block of any rotation for any reason, the student may receive a failing grade (F) and the entire rotation may have to be repeated. The same applies to an absence of more than one day from a two-week block rotation. Time spent away from the rotation site during regular duty hours for lectures, conferences, and other programs conducted at outside hospitals or universities must be approved, in advance, by the supervising physician of the rotation site. 2. Emergencies In the event of an emergency, students should take care of the emergency first and then contact the Office of Clinical Education as soon as possible by emailing their assigned coordinator. 3. Residency Interviews No additional time beyond the permitted two days of absence per rotation will be approved for residency interviews. 4. Match Day Students who are successful in the NRMP Match or SOAP will be excused from rotations to attend the KPCOM Match Day Ceremonies. 5. NRMP Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) OMS4 students who are not successful in the NRMP Match will be released from clinical rotation obligations during the SOAP. Once a student has accepted a GME position during the SOAP, the student is expected to return to clinical rotation obligations. 6. COMLEX Level 1 Study The COM 6990 course at the end of the M2 year is allotted for COMLEX Level 1 study. No additional time is allowed during the M3 year for study for a student’s first attempt at COMLEX Level 1. Students who fail the COMLEX Level 1 must follow the requirements stated in the Time Line for Taking COMLEX Level 1 policy found in this handbook. 7. COMLEX Level 2-CE Study The COM 8990 course during the M4 year is allotted for COMLEX Level 2-CE study. The timing of this rotation/course is determined by the student. Students who fail the COMLEX Level 2-CE must follow the requirements stated in the Time Line for Taking COMLEX Level 2-Cognitive Evaluation (CE) policy found in this handbook. 8. COMLEX Examination Students are allowed only the day before and the day of any COMLEX-USA examination as excused absences from their clinical rotation site. Absence for travel time and scheduled COMLEX examination must be submitted to the KPCOM Office of Clinical Education for approval in advance. Please note that the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is not a graduation requirement for NSU; therefore, excused absences will not be approved for this examination.
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