2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Medical Education Program 2021–2022 270 for Nondiscrimination Statement, as well as the Additional Grievance Procedures Available section for the Grievance Procedure for Discrimination based on Disability. 5. Student Health Insurance To protect the health and well-being of the NSU community, NSU requires all students to maintain health insurance coverage. Therefore, when a student registers for classes, he or she will automatically be enrolled in the NSU Student Health Insurance Plan, and his or her account will be charged accordingly, unless the student fills out the appropriate waiver information. The NSU Student Health Insurance Department will send continuous emails to the student’s @mynsu.nova.edu account to notify the student of the charge(s) and provide waiver information. Students are also encouraged to check their SharkLink account for charges. For more information, visit nova.edu/bursar/health-insurance/waiver -information.html . See HPD Policies and Procedures section for Student Insurance Requirement or go to nova.edu /studentinsurance . A student may be prevented from continuing his or her studies due to a lack of health insurance. 6. Library Skills Policy Every student must be able to conduct a review of scientific literature using the latest electronic resources through the university’s libraries. • Students must become acquainted with the major printed resources and demonstrate competency in navigating electronic databases available to the health professions. • Students must be able to identify and locate materials in the library as needed or required by instructors. • Students must be familiar with the leading medical education journals and be able to research related topics using standard bibliographies and indexes. • Students must be able to demonstrate competency in using the electronic library to find information. HPD Library staff members are available to direct and support students’ library needs. Library tutorials are also available. Visit nova.edu/hpdlibrary for more information. 7. Nondiscrimination Policy Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX, and the Florida Civil Rights Act), it is the policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any persons because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, political beliefs or affiliations, and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited by the university.