Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Master of Science in Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences 2024–2025 279 Academic Advising Within KPCOM, there are multiple opportunities for students to receive academic advising. Students who are having difficulties in individual courses should first reach out to the course director. The college, which endorses an open-door faculty policy, encourages students to establish collegial relationships with all faculty members. Student Health Services KPCOM students at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus can access confidential student health services at any one of the 11 community health centers of Pinellas County. Additional information, locations, and services at each location can be found at chcpinellas.org. NSU provides confidential student health services through the Student Medical Center at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. The center is staffed by board-certified or board-eligible physicians who provide primary care services including physical exams, women’s health care, immunizations, preventive care, general medical care, post-exposure prophylaxis, and minor surgical procedures. Appointments are available; however, walk-in patients are also welcome. To be seen, students must bring their NSU ID and insurance card. Additional information can be found at nova.edu/smc. Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures A. General 1. Academic Records Student academic record retention guidelines have been established by the NSU’s Office of the University Registrar. To review or request a copy of these guidelines, contact the university registrar. Banner is the software used as NSU’s student information system. Banner contains data for each student, including personal information, admissions data/documentation for applicants (whether accepted, denied acceptance, enrolled, or not enrolled), registration and academic progress/attendance records, financial/tuition charges, statistical data/documents, institutional reports, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) data/documents, and financial aid records. The Banner system stores this information permanently. Documentation while the student is enrolled in the M.S. in Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences program (i.e., correspondences of academic performance and/or progress) is kept by the appropriate office and is maintained until the date of graduation. Upon graduation, any hard-copy documentation
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