2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 166 While on professional/behavioral probation, the student is prohibited from • holding office in any NSU class or club organization and any national office • representing KPCOM in any manner (e.g., peer mentor, student ambassador) • registering for classes outside of the required KPCOM curriculum • holding any employment at NSU • sitting for any board exam, unless otherwise stipulated in the conditions of probation. Since the circumstances resulting in a student being placed on professional/behavioral probation are unique for each student, the conditions of each student’s professional/behavioral probation will be stipulated in writing at the start of each probationary period. During probation for professional/behavioral reasons, the student must show appropriate behavioral, professional, and good personal conduct. Additionally, the student is required to refrain from any further violation of the code. Violation of the terms of probation may result in suspension or dismissal. C. Suspension Suspension bars a student from attending school for a defined period of time if, in the opinion of the dean, the student has not attained the academic level and/or has deviated from the academic standards and/or standards of behavior or ethics established by the KPCOM. A suspended student will be removed from academic enrollment (see Withdrawal from Courses) with revocation of all other privileges or activities, including the privilege of entering the campus for a specified period of time. A student who chooses to appeal a suspension must do so within 10 business days of the date of suspension. While appealing a suspension, a student may continue to attend classes and take all examinations in the usual manner. Suspension is included in the calculation of the time for completing all graduation requirements (150 percent of the program’s curriculum). A student on suspension may not apply for a leave of absence. In the preclinical years, suspension cannot be less than the remainder of the academic year if the interruption to classes and laboratories will result in a student missing more than 50 percent of current courses. In the clinical years, suspension can be imposed for the remainder of the current rotation and/ or future additional rotations. A suspended student will be withdrawn from all courses and receive W on his or her transcript (see Withdrawal from Course). D. Dismissal Dismissal is the permanent termination of a student’s academic enrollment if, in the opinion of the dean, the student has not attained the academic level and/or has deviated from the academic standards and/or standards of behavior or ethics established by the college. As with all disciplinary actions, the dean is responsible for imposing this recommendation. A student who chooses to appeal a dismissal