Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) 2023–2024 58 • fails an elective rotation and a required clinical rotation • fails USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 CK on the third attempt • receives any isolated deficiency or is noted for Additional Academic Concerns (Section F) when currently on Academic Probation • has been cited for lack of acceptable performance on academic standards or competencies, including ethics or professionalism • is not making satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of the student’s degree A decision to recommend academic dismissal will prevent the student from continuing to attend classes unless the committee determines otherwise. K. Due Process/Appeal Procedures Initial SPAC Review The chair of the committee will contact a student when a corrective or adverse academic action to which the student has not already agreed is being considered. The student will be scheduled to meet before the SPAC as soon as possible, but not less than seven calendar days after receiving notification from the chair. The chair will notify the student of the general nature of the academic concern, the potential adverse action(s) that may be considered, advise the student of the student’s rights, and provide a copy of the relevant policies that describe the initial presentation and subsequent appeals process, including a personal appearance before the SPAC. In addition, the FA is expected to serve as a resource and provide advice support for students referred to the SPAC for academic (including professionalism) issues. • SPAC meetings are limited to the student and appropriate university representatives, including the NSU MD adviser for the student. The student may not have an outside adviser during the personal appearance. • The student will have an opportunity to make an opening and closing statement and to take notes during the meeting. • The student may submit written materials to the SPAC in advance of or at the meeting. • The student will not be permitted to be present during deliberations of the SPAC. SPAC decisions that result in any action other than a required remediation plan, suspension, or dismissal are final. Request for Reconsideration of Remediation Plan, Suspension, or Dismissal A student may request to meet again with the SPAC after receiving the committee’s decision on a required plan for remediation or in favor of suspension or dismissal. The student’s request for reconsideration must be received, in writing, by the chair of the committee within 21 calendar days of the date of the committee’s action. A student’s presentation for reconsideration must provide new information not previously communicated to the committee. The two possible outcomes of this process are:
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