Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2024–2025 155 Student doctors are to refer to their faculty and rotation preceptors appropriately. Faculty and preceptors with an earned doctorate degree (e.g., D.O., M.D., Ph.D., Ed.D.) should be referred to as “doctor (last name).” Faculty members who do not have an earned doctorate degree should be referred to as “professor (last name).” 5. Practicing of Medicine Students are prohibited from engaging in any activities (from the time of matriculation into the college until graduation or other termination of student status) that might be construed as the practice of medicine, or any phase thereof, including any form of telemedicine. It does not matter if such activities are engaged in for compensation, done as a volunteer, or otherwise; nor does it matter if the student is a licensed practitioner of such activity (e.g., medical doctor, dentist, podiatrist, chiropractor, or other health care professional). Students may only engage in such activities when the student has received permission in writing from the dean and is under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or a clinical faculty member of the university or has received an exception in writing from the dean. Any student who is a licensed practitioner and wishes to be employed in the health-related field must contact the associate dean of Student Affairs and forward a written request to the dean. All decisions of approval or disapproval will come in writing from the dean. Students who are alleged to have engaged in the practice of medicine, or any phase thereof, and are not in compliance with the requirements above, will be referred to the SPC for disciplinary action and may be subject to dismissal. E. Dress Code 1. On-Campus Dress Code Students in the HPD must maintain a neat and clean appearance befitting those attending professional school. Therefore, attire should convey a professional appearance whenever the student is on the division campus and in classes or laboratory or on an experiential rotation or program. Standard D.O. Program Dress Code is as follows: a. Only ciel blue (light blue) scrubs or professional attire are appropriate in meeting the KPCOM dress code. Additional outerwear is acceptable. i. Professional Business Dress: shirt, tie, slacks, socks, pants or skirt with blouse, or dress with appropriate shoes or matching scrub sets, socks, and shoes. ii. Students may not wear any of the following: a. shorts b. cutoffs c. miniskirts (higher than mid-thigh) d. jeans
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