Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2025–2026 111 3. Administration/Faculty Office Hours The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program endorses an open-door policy for both administrators and faculty members. Students are encouraged to meet with faculty members or administrators either by walk-in, if available, or by appointment. Syllabi for preclinical courses and core clinical rotations contain contact information for course directors and full-time KPCOM faculty members. All KPCOM administration and full-time faculty members’ contact information is available on the KPCOM web page, osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/faculty-staff. Students seeking resolution of grievances, either grading or nongrading, should see the KPCOM Grievances and Appeals section of this handbook for appropriate procedures. B. Student Health 1. Immunizations and Physical Examination Requirements Students entering into the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program are required to receive the mandatory immunizations and have a complete physical examination prior to the deadlines set by NSU and the KPCOM Office of Student Affairs. Failure to meet these requirements by the deadlines may result in forfeiture of the seat with the KPCOM. a. Q uestions regarding the mandatory immunization and physical examination can be directed to the KPCOM Office of Student Affairs. The Immunization and Physical Exam Form can be found online at nsuhealth.nova.edu/student-care/student-medical-center.html under Immunization Forms and Vaccine Information. • Incoming students must first go to the designated website to fill out their background check form prior to uploading their immunization and physical examination information (see Background Investigation and Screening in this Handbook). Students are required to enter their NSU email addresses. • Upon completion of the background check form, students will be directed to go to the secure website to upload the immunization and physical examination forms. Students will receive reminders to their NSU email addresses if they have not completed any of the requirements. • Students should review the Immunization Guidelines and have their physician fill out the NSU Certificate of Physical Examination Form and the Immunization Form. − NSU’s health professions Certificate of Physical Examination Form (available online) must be completed, signed, and stamped by a healthcare provider within the 12 months prior to matriculation. − Immunization Form (available online) must be completed, signed, and stamped by a healthcare provider within the 12 months prior to matriculation. • Students must upload all immunization and physical records to the designated website. These records should not be sent to KPCOM. • The KPCOM Office of Student Affairs will monitor the designated website and track when students have uploaded proof of completing the immunization and physical examination requirements.
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