Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2025–2026 110 • OMS1 and OMS2 students are also encouraged to reach out to the Office of Preclinical Education for additional advising. OMS3 and OMS4 students can likewise reach out to the Office of Clinical Education. For all students, the Office of Student Affairs and the Department of Medical Education are available to assist in academic counseling and support. • Students with specific questions regarding residencies are encouraged to reach out to their assigned career counselor. The Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) works directly and indirectly, as needed, with the OMS4 students prior to, during, and after the match season. All of these advising resources are available to students at both the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and the Tampa Bay Regional Campus locations. While students are encouraged to reach out for assistance as early as possible, academic advising is mandatory for students who are not in good academic standing (see Academic Standing Policy), on academic probation, or having academic deficiency during in-progress courses. Students with a rotation failure or a board exam failure are encouraged to meet with their career adviser. Students who fail to adhere to this policy will be referred to the Student Progress Committee for further action. 2. Career Counseling/Advising Career Counseling/Advising is provided for all KPCOM students (OMS1 to OMS4) to assist them in evaluating career options and applying to graduate medical education training programs. The Career Advisement, Networking, Development & Opportunities (CAN-DO) program for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine students is administered by the assigned career counseling advisers. The goal of the CAN-DO program is to prepare D.O. students to pursue their most well-suited (or fitting) match of medical discipline or career through securing the residency of their choice. The components of the career-advising program are • the completion of the AAMC Careers in Medicine program • participation in clubs/specialty interest groups • accessing advice and assistance on their application for residency programs • assistance with creating a medical curriculum vitae (CV) • interviewing preparation and virtual, mock interviews • personal statement assistance • final review of student ERAS applications Students are registered for a Careers in Medicine account, provided by the KPCOM at the start of their medical school career, to participate in self-assessments and to explore discipline-specific information that aids them in the decision-making process. Career advisers meet individually each semester with medical students, and in group advising sessions and individually during the M3 and M4 years. They also provide referral to medical education faculty advisers for academic assistance, as needed.
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