Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) 2023–2024 65 Planned Absences In the case of planned absences to attend meetings or family events such as a wedding or funeral, the student must contact the responsible person (the OSA or clerkship director/clerkship site director) as far in advance as possible to discuss the request and possibly obtain permission to be absent from assigned responsibilities. Students should make every effort to not have a planned absence conflicting with mandatory educational experiences and recognize that many requests will be denied. In the case of clinical clerkship absences, if the clerkship director is willing to allow the planned absence, the student must notify the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs to confirm and finalize the approved dates for the absence. Absences for Health Services Students who require an absence from required educational activities because they need health care must inform the OASA, as well as the responsible faculty member (e.g., block, course, or clerkship director) as far in advance as possible to discuss the request and obtain permission to be absent from assigned educational activities. A request may be denied if it can be scheduled at a time when it does not interfere with required educational activities. Once the absence is approved, the student must notify the block, course, or clerkship administrator. The block, course, or clerkship director will notify the student of makeup requirements. Students will not be penalized due to excused absence(s) from class or other scheduled academic activity for medical reasons. Fourth-Year Interview Absences Students are expected to schedule residency interviews during the designated interview period and vacation. However, because of the inherent unpredictability of the residency interview process, it may be necessary for students to schedule interviews during an elective. Students cannot attend interviews during electives without prior approval of the OSA and the elective director. The approval process may include discussion and provision of documentation that the interview was impossible to schedule at another time. The makeup may include additional clinical assignments and/or extension of the elective into another time period. Students should not schedule interviews during required clerkships. Absences for Religious Holidays NSU MD abides by the NSU Religious Holiday Policy. We urge you to read the entire policy and be aware of the details. See the NSU Student Handbook, Religious Holidays Policy section. Visit nova.edu /studentconduct/religious-holiday-policy.html for more information. A student with a personal religious belief, requesting to be excused from class or an educational activity for a work-restricted religious holiday, shall notify the NSU dean of students at bj379@nova.edu or (954) 262-7281 within three calendar days after the start of the semester in which the holiday will fall.
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