Allopathic Medicine Student Handbook 2025-2026

NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 302
Appendix 301
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Handbook 300
Additional Specific Policies 299
Clinical Rotations 298
Incomplete Coursework 298
Grading Policies and Procedures 298
Academic Promotions and Progression 297
Dress Code 297
Jacksonville 297
Additional Specific Policies 296
Clinical Rotations 296
Incomplete Coursework 296
Grading Policies and Procedures 295
Academic Promotions and Progression 295
Dress Code 295
Orlando 295
Clinical Rotations 294
Incomplete Coursework 294
Grading Policies and Procedures 293
Academic Promotions and Progression 293
Jewelry, Body Piercing, and Tattoos 293
Physical Exam (Physical Diagnosis) Lab Attire 293
Dress Code 292
Fort Myers 292
Additional Specific Policies 292
Clinical Rotations 292
Academic Advising 291
Incomplete Coursework 291
Grading Policies and Procedures 291
Academic Promotions and Progression 290
Dress Code 290
Fort Lauderdale 290
Department of Physician Assistant 290
Policy on Examinations Reviews 289
Comprehensive Examination 288
Incomplete Coursework 288
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 287
Grading Policies and Procedures 287
Withdrawal from a Course 287
Academic Withdrawals 287
Continuing Services 286
Continuous Enrollment 286
Attendance 286
Credit Transfer 286
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Science Program 286
Online Student Center 286
Credit Transfer 285
Retake Policy, Student Progress, Academic Probation, and Dismissal 285
Grading Policies and Procedures 285
Continuing Service 285
Continuous Enrollment 285
Attendance 284
Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Program 284
Course Requirements for Awarding the M.H.Sc. Degree in the Accelerated Dual-Degree Program 284
Accelerated Dual-Degree Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.)/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Science Program 284
Course Requirements for Awarding the M.H.Sc. Degree in the Accelerated Dual-Degree Program 284
Accelerated Dual-Degree Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.)/ Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Program 283
Continuing Services 283
Continuous Enrollment 283
Credit Transfer 283
Retake Policy 283
Requirements for Graduation 282
Grading Policies and Procedures 282
Attendance 282
Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.) Program 282
Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email 281
Course Registration and Self-Service Banner 281
Training Laboratory 280
Clinical Site Requirements 280
Electronic Communications 280
Clinical Externships and Assignment 277
Dress Code 276
Incomplete Coursework 275
Grading Policies and Procedures 275
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 274
Academic Promotions and Progression 273
Academic Calendar 272
Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography/Master of Health Science (B.S.—MS/M.H.Sc.) 272
Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email 272
Course Registration and Self-Service Banner 272
Training Laboratory 271
Clinical Site Requirements 271
Electronic Communications 270
Clinical Externships and Assignment 268
Dress Code 267
Incomplete Coursework 267
Grading Policies and Procedures 266
Medical Sonography Program Clinical Requirements 266
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 265
Academic Promotions and Progression 264
Academic Calendar 264
Program Objectives—Minimum Expectations 263
Bachelor of Science—Medical Sonography (B.S.—MS) 263
Concurrent Master of Health Science Option 263
Online Course Access, Canvas, and NSU Email 263
Training Laboratory 261
Computer Requirements 261
Electronic Communications 261
Clinical Extension of Program 261
Duties and Expectations in Clinical Externships 260
Clinical Externships and Assignment 259
Dress Code 258
Incomplete Coursework 257
Grading Policies and Procedures 257
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 256
Academic Promotions and Progression 255
Bachelor of Science—Cardiovascular Sonography (B.S.—CVS) 255
Nondegree-Seeking Students 254
Online Student Center—Program and Course Communication 254
Online Course Access and Canvas 254
Course Registration and Self-Service Banner 254
Email 253
Administrative Withdrawals 253
Continuous Enrollment 253
Withdrawal from a Course 253
Add/Drop 253
Textbooks 253
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 253
Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit 252
Transfer Credits 251
Grading Policies and Procedures 250
Attendance 250
Academic Warning 250
Academic Promotions and Progression 250
Bachelor of Health Science (B.H.Sc.)—Online Degree Completion Program 250
Student Code of Conduct, Academic Dishonesty, Committee on Student Progress, and Student Disciplinary/Appeals Policies and Procedures 249
Incomplete Coursework 249
Textbooks 249
Departmental Policies for All Health Science Programs 249
Commencement Ceremonies 249
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 249
Email and Course Communication 248
Online Course Access and Canvas 248
Course Registration and Self-Service Banner 248
Departmental Policies for Online Health Science Degree Programs 248
Department of Health Science 248
Clinical Rotations 246
Dress Code 246
Academic Advisers 246
Course Failures/Remediation 246
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 245
Academic and Clinical Promotion 245
Grading Policy 245
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Respiratory Therapy— First-Professional 244
Online Student Center—Program and Course Communication 244
Online Course Access and Canvas 244
Course Registration and SharkLink 244
Administrative Withdrawals 244
Add/Drop 244
Textbooks 244
Academic Advising and Administrative Support 243
Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit 243
Grading Policies and Procedures 242
Attendance 242
Academic Warning 242
Academic Promotions and Progression 242
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Respiratory Therapy— Postprofessional 242
Palm Beach 242
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 242
Electronic Communications 240
Textbooks 240
Advising 239
Incomplete Coursework 239
Grading Policies and Procedures 239
Attendance 238
Graduate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies (Pre-AA Certificate) 238
Academic Promotions and Progression 238
Graduate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies (Pre-AA Certificate) 237
Additional Specific Policies 237
Electronic Communications 237
Jewelry, Body Piercing, and Tattoos 237
Clinical Rotations 236
Withdrawal 236
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 236
Retake/Repeat/Remediation 235
Academic Promotions and Progression 235
Advanced Placement and Transfer of Credits 235
Policy on Returning Examinations 234
Grading Policies and Procedures 234
Master of Science (M.S.) in Anesthesia— Fort Lauderdale, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Denver, and Orlando 234
Department of Anesthesia 234
Department of Physician Assistant 232
Department of Health Science 232
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 232
Student Organizations Officially Recognized by the University 232
Department of Sonography 231
Jacksonville 230
Orlando 230
Fort Myers 230
Department of Physician Assistant 229
Department of Health Science 229
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences 229
Department of Anesthesia 229
Accreditation, National Examinations, and Licensure 229
Drug Testing Policy 228
Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance 227
Drug Screening 227
Netiquette 227
Classroom Behavior 227
Dress Code 226
Behavioral Standards 226
Notification of the Appeals Committee Decision 226
Appeals Committee Hearing Process 225
Hearings Protocol and Procedure 225
Appeals Committee Membership 224
Appeals Committee Responsibilities 224
Policy and Procedure 224
Student Appeals 224
Course Remediation—Applies to Professional Programs Only 223
Course Remediation Cost 223
Disciplinary Warning/Probation/Suspension/Dismissal 221
Academic Honesty Policy and Procedure 220
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 219
Process and Procedure 218
Committee on Student Progress (CSP) 218
Graduation with Honors 217
Dean’s List 217
President’s List 217
2. Administrative Break in Enrollment 217
1. Leave of Absence 216
Leave from Studies 216
Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program 216
Course Failures 216
Transcripts 215
Academic Standing 215
Student Evaluation of Courses and Faculty Members 215
Grade Disputes 215
Transcript Notations 214
Grading System 214
Policy on Returning Examinations 213
Examinations and Grading 213
Audio and Videotaping 213
Internet Service Provider 213
Computer Requirements and Recommendations 213
Email Accounts 212
Academic Advising 212
Promptness 212
Clinical Rotations, Experiences, Placements, Fieldwork, or Externship 212
Faculty Member Responsibility for Missed Assignments 212
Student Responsibility for Missed Assignments 212
General Guidelines 211
Attendance 211
Requirements for Graduation 207
Academic Affairs 207
Yearly Fees and Expenses (fees subject to change) 206
Program Directors 205
Department Chairs 204
Administration 204
Dr. Pallavi Patel School of Health Sciences 204
Tuition, Fees, and Expenses 203
Leave of Absence Policy 202
Exam Attendance Policy 201
Unexpected Absences 201
Excused Absences 201
Attendance Policy 200
Setting-Specific Clothing Standards 200
Dress Code 200
Professional Personal Appearance Policy 200
C. Academic Probation 198
B. Good Standing 197
A. Satisfactory Academic Progress 197
Academic Standing and Due Process Policies and Procedures 197
Referral Process for Core Competency Deficiencies of Interpersonal and Communication Skills and Ethics and Professionalism 195
Policies for Unsatisfactory Performance of Core Competencies 195
Graduation Requirements 194
Academic Remediation 194
Program Policies 194
Grade Disputes 194
Grades 194
NSU Grades and Transcript 193
Academic Evaluation and the Competency-Based Grading System 193
Academic Calendar and University Holidays 193
Academic Affairs 193
Withdrawal from the College 193
Withdrawal from a Course 192
Drop/Add Period 192
Tuition Refund Policy—M.B.S. Program Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 192
Financial Counseling 192
Academic Counseling 192
Personal Counseling 191
Counseling Services for Students 191
M.B.S. Student Well-Being 191
Behavioral and Social Attributes 191
Sensory 191
Visual 191
Strength and Mobility 190
Motor Skills 190
Interpersonal Communication 190
Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Qualitative Abilities 190
M.B.S. Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progress 190
Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program 190
Tuition, Fees, and Expenses 189
Duty Hours Policy 188
Industry Relations Policy 188
Prohibited Use of IT 186
Social Media Policy 186
Email Policy 186
Personal Devices 185
NSU-Issued iPads and Laptop Computers 183
Information Technology (IT) Policies 182
Workers’ Compensation 182
Students with Blood-Borne and Airborne Infections 181
Risk of Exposure, Encouraged Disability Insurance, and Mandatory Medical Insurance 179
Education and Training 178
Students with Communicable Diseases 177
Policy on Communicable Diseases 177
Health Screening 176
M.D. Program Policy on Immunizations 175
Mandatory Student Reporting of Positive Drug Test Results 175
Policy on Substance Abuse 175
Failure to Complete Assigned Peer Feedback 174
Medical Student Peer Feedback Completion Policy 174
Failure to Complete Assigned Evaluations 174
Quality of Student Responses 174
Confidentiality of all Student Responses 174
Mandatory Completion 173
Our Values 173
Evaluation Completion Policy 173
Attendance/Severe Weather Policy 173
Absences for Religious Holidays 172
Fourth-Year Interview Absences 172
Absences for Health Services 172
Planned Absences 172
Clerkship Unexpected Absences 172
Preclerkship Unexpected Absences 171
Excused Absences 171
Attendance Policy 171
Personal Grooming and Appearance Guidelines 170
Setting Specific Clothing Standards 169
Dress Code 169
Professional Personal Appearance Policy 168
Grade Challenge/Grievance Process 168
N. Conflict of Interest/Recusal/Scope of Review 167
M. Probation After Successful Appeal of Dismissal 167
L. Withdrawal 167
K. Due Process/Appeal Procedures 165
J. Dismissal 164
I. Suspension 164
H. Removal of Academic Probation 164
G. Remediation 163
F. Additional Academic Concerns 163
E. Isolated Deficiency 163
D. Academic Probation 163
C. Leave from Studies 160
B. Good Standing 159
A. Satisfactory Academic Progress 159
Academic Standing and Due Process Policies and Procedures 158
Academic Standards for Students Who Hold Leadership Positions in NSU MD or NSU 157
Academic Remediation 156
Policies for Unsatisfactory Performance 156
Curricular Requirements for M.D. Degree 155
Promotion 155
Promotion and Graduation Standards 155
10. False Claims 155
9. Retaliation 154
8. Confidentiality 154
7. Appeals Process 154
6. Procedure for Handling Complaints of Student Abuse 153
5. Actions if Any Students Believe They Have Been Abused or Mistreated 152
4. Policy’s Objectives 152
3. Unprofessional and Abusive Behaviors 151
2. Responsibilities of Teachers and Learners 151
1. Preamble 150
Student Mistreatment Policy 150
Code of Academic and Professional Conduct for Students in NSU MD 150
Responsibilities of Teachers and Learners 148
Standards of Conduct for Students 148
NSU MD Policies 148
Information and Policies 148
University Policies 147
Request to Amend Contents of Student Education Records 146
Policy on Student Education Records 145
Student Academic Files 145
USMLE Step 2 Examination 145
USMLE Step 1 Examination 144
United States Medical Licensing Exams (USMLE) Policy 144
Policy on Recusal from Academic Evaluation of Students by Faculty Members 142
Process for Requesting an Alternative Site Assignment 142
Monitoring Compliance with Supervision Policies 141
Levels of Supervision 140
Responsibility of (On-site) Supervising Faculty Members 140
Responsibility of Course and Clerkship Directors 140
Principles and Procedures on Student Supervision in Clinical Settings 140
Background 139
Student Supervision in Clinical Settings 139
Class Standing and Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) 139
Grade and Competency Reports 139
Required Formative Assessments 138
Examinations 138
Narrative Assessment of Student Performance 137
NSU MD Assessments 137
Fail and In Progress Grades in Permanent Student Records 137
Timing of Formative Feedback 137
Remediation of Summative Assessments 136
Determination of Grades for Clerkships and Electives 135
Timing of Formative Feedback 135
Remediation of Summative Assessments 135
Reporting of Points 135
Determination of Grades for Preclerkship Blocks/Courses 134
Grades 133
NSU MD Grades and Transcript 133
NSU MD General Competencies 133
Blocks, Courses, and Clerkships 132
Academic Evaluation and the Competency-Based Grading System 132
Academic Calendar, University Holidays, and Medical Student Schedule Commitments 131
Academic Affairs 131
Academic Accommodation(s) Appellate Process and Guidelines 130
Students with Disabilities 129
Background Checks / Continuing Duty to Disclose 128
Technical (Nonacademic) Standards for Admission 127
Introduction 126
NSU MD Technical Standards 126
Contact Information for Accrediting and Governing Agencies 125
Parking and Traffic Policies 124
In Emergency Situations 124
Emergency, Hurricane, and Severe Weather Procedures 124
NSU Public Safety Services 124
Ziff Health Care Center: Comprehensive, On-Campus Healthcare Options 123
NSU Student Medical Center 122
Matriculation Policies 122
Tuition Refund Policy 121
Financial Counseling 121
Academic Counseling 118
Professionals Resource Network (PRN) 117
Personal Counseling 116
Counseling Services for Students 116
Medical and M.B.S. Student Well-Being 115
Professional Staff 115
Office of Student Affairs Overview 114
Focusing on Medical Student Success and Wellness 114
Office of Student Affairs 114
Medical Library 113
Facilities 113
Glossary of Terms 111
Vision and Values 110
Mission 110
Mission, Vision, and Values 110
Introduction 109
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine 109
Dr. Pallavi Patel School of Health Sciences 107
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine 107
Additional Policies and Procedures 107
Visits to Other Institutions 105
Visitors 105
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 104
Opt-Out Required 104
Student Insurance Requirement 104
Student Employment 104
Student Assistance Program 102
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 102
Security Checks 102
Return of University Property 101
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 101
Photographs and Recordings 101
Parking Lot/Garage 100
Notices, Messages, and Posters 100
Email 100
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 99
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 99
Dress Code 99
Urine Drug Screen 99
Immunization Requirements 97
Certificate of Physical Examination 97
Health Forms Requirements 97
Background Checks / Duty to Disclose Criminal Offenses 96
Acceptance of Professional Fees 96
Policies and Procedures 96
Student Lounge/Student Area 96
Computer Laboratories 95
Lost and Found 95
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 94
Martin and Gail Press Library 93
Short-Term Preloans 92
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 91
Charges and Payments 91
Building Hours 91
General Information 91
College-Level Policies and Procedures 89
Accreditation 87
Colleges and Academic Units 87
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 86
Wireless Networking 86
University Libraries 85
Tutoring and Testing Center 85
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 85
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 85
SharkPrint 84
SharkCard Services 84
Shark Dining Services 83
One-Stop Shop 83
Office of University Housing 83
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 83
Office of the University Registrar 82
Office of the University Bursar 82
Office of Student Disability Services 82
Office of Student Conduct 82
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 81
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 81
Office of Residence Life 81
Office of Recreation and Wellness 81
Office of Pre-Health 81
Office of International Affairs 80
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 80
Office of Financial Aid 80
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 79
NSU Public Safety Department 78
Student Medical Center 78
NSU Health 78
NSU Athletics 77
NSU Alumni Association 77
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 77
Mako Media Network 77
Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement 76
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 76
Center for Academic and Professional Success 75
Campus Shuttle 75
Bookstore 75
ATMs 75
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 75
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 70
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 70
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 69
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 66
D.3 Judicial Conference 64
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 63
D.1 Introduction 61
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 61
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 60
B.48 Worthless Checks 60
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 60
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 59
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 59
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 59
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 59
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 59
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 59
B.40 Stalking 57
B.39 Solicitation 57
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 57
B.37 Retaliation 57
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 56
B.35 Requests or Orders 56
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 56
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 56
B.32 Plagiarism 56
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 55
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 55
B.29 Noise 55
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 55
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 54
B.26 Lake Swimming 54
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 54
B.24 Identification Cards 54
B.23 Health and Safety 53
B.22 Hazing 53
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 53
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 52
B.19 Guests 52
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 52
B.17 Fire 52
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 51
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 50
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 50
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 50
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 50
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 50
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 49
B.9 Dangerous Items 49
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 49
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 49
B.6 Complicity 49
B.5 Cheating 48
B.4 Bribery 48
B.3 Assault/Violence 48
B.2 Animals 48
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 47
B. Specific Conduct Violations 47
A.20 Demonstration Policy 47
A.19 Bathroom Policy 46
A.18 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 46
A.17 University Copyright and Patent Policy 46
A.16 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 42
A.15 Stewardship of Student Records 41
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 41
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 40
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 40
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 40
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 39
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 38
A.8 Image Use Statement 37
A.7 Student Account Holds 36
A.6 Health Policies 34
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 34
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 34
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 32
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 32
A.1 Alcohol Policy 30
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 30
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 28
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 27
Conduct Standards 27
Academic Inactivity Policy 27
Academic Standards 25
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 24
Degree Conferral Process 24
Healthcare Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 23
Deceased Student Records 23
Conduct Notifications 23
Release of Student Information 22
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 21
Distance Education Student Complaint Process 20
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 19
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 19
Nova Southeastern University 17
Policies and Procedures 17
NSU Core Values 16
NSU’s Mission 16
NSU’s Vision 16
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 16
Reservation of Power 15
Foreword 14
Foreword/Reservation of Power 14

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