Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2024–2025 257 Honors and Awards President’s Award Presented to a graduating student who best exemplifies the characteristics of a nutrition professional through a combination of scholarship, leadership, integrity, humanity, and loyalty to the profession. (Disclaimer: Programs with ten or more graduates within an academic year are eligible for this award.) Dean’s Award Awarded to graduate students demonstrating high scholastic achievement, as well as leadership within their academic program, the profession, or within the community. Golden Apple Award Presented by the graduating class to the faculty or staff member deemed most outstanding by the graduating class. Honors Designation Students who achieve noteworthy academic accomplishments are recognized with honors designation upon graduation. For students graduating with a GPA of 3.85–3.94, the following annotation will appear on their permanent academic records: “Honors.” For students graduating with a GPA of 3.95–4.0, this annotation will appear on their permanent academic records: “High Honors.” Nutrition Research Award Presented to a graduating student who demonstrates significant interest in research and has engaged in active research activities in the course of the student’s studies. Service Award Presented to a graduating student who demonstrates a sincere interest in community service and has, through personal and professional actions, contributed to the community by engaging in community service or community projects. Outstanding Student Dietitian Award Presented to the graduating student from the professional practice concentration who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and professional potential as an emerging leader in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
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