Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2024–2025 167 No student shall intentionally or recklessly endanger or threaten the mental or physical health or wellbeing of any other member of the college community or any visitor to the campus. Students who exhibit illegal, inappropriate, or unprofessional behavior will be referred to the SPC and/ or proper authorities for disciplinary action and may be subject to dismissal. H. Violation of Public Laws Students are required to notify the KPCOM associate dean of Student Affairs and the dean, in writing, within 10 business days of any arrest, regardless of the reason or status of the case, that occurs while they are enrolled in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program. Any act that constitutes a violation of public laws may establish cause for referral to the SPC and disciplinary action. Failure to notify the associate dean of Student Affairs will result in referral to the SPC and cause the violation to be considered as a more serious infraction resulting in more serious disciplinary action. I. Failure to Report a Violation Every member of the college community (e.g., students, administrators, and faculty and staff members) has the duty to file a complaint with the appropriate person or office whenever it is felt a violation of the code has occurred. If a student is unsure of the appropriate office and/or person with whom to file a complaint, the individual shall contact the Office of Student Affairs for additional assistance. Failure to report a violation of the code of conduct is itself a violation. All members of the college community have an affirmative duty to participate in the inquiry or investigative complaint process. J. Social Media Guidelines KPCOM recognizes that online social networking has become an increasingly important means of facilitating communication. While social networking has provided unique opportunities to interact, it has also created a forum for potential issues for future osteopathic physicians. As professionals bound by social contracts and professional and ethical obligations, osteopathic medical students must be cognizant of the public nature of social networking forums and the permanent nature of postings therein. Even though these sites offer terrific potential to bolster communication with friends and colleagues, they may also serve as a forum for lapses of professionalism and professional behavior that may be freely visible by many people, despite the impression of privacy these sites portray. As a result, KPCOM has drafted the following guidelines to aid students in the safe and responsible usage of these sites. The following section outlines best practice guidelines for student doctors at KPCOM during their medical school training. They apply to all students who participate in social networking sites, online weblogs, or any other forms of online communications and interactions. Students should follow these guidelines whether participating in social networks personally or professionally; whether they are participating in social networking or any other form of online communication on-site at NSU or off-site; or whether they are using personal technology or technological resources owned or operated by NSU or KPCOM.
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