Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2025–2026 116 2. For Clinical Training To be eligible for any rotations or clinical experiences, the KPCOM students must pass another Level 1 background screening and, if required by a specific rotation site, pass another Level 2 background screening. KPCOM will provide a payment code or reimburse students for Level 2 background screening costs for M3 and M4 core rotations only. A receipt must accompany all eligible reimbursement requests. Background screenings required for electives will not be reimbursed. D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) To be eligible to enter any patient care environment as a medical student, students must first complete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training. OMS1 students must complete this training after acceptance into the D.O. program but prior to the first day of class. Students must repeat HIPAA training annually as part of the D.O. program for the ECPE course, community service opportunities, and for clinical rotations. Students must adhere to all training site requirements, including repeating HIPAA training when requested. Academic and Curriculum Policies and Procedures A. General 1. Student Contact Information It is the students’ responsibility to keep their mailing addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contact information up to date on Self-Service Banner. All students are required to update their personal information on Self-Service Banner immediately as changes occur. Noncompliance may result in disciplinary action. KPCOM students must also notify the KPCOM Office of Student Affairs of any name change at the time it is updated in Self-Service Banner. 2. Student Responsibility to Obtain Information Each student enrolled in the college is individually responsible for knowledge of the current academic regulations, the general and specific requirements, and the operational policies, as contained in the KPCOM Student Handbook, the 2025–2026 Student Academic Catalog, and other official documents or announcements of the college, regardless of the method of communication.
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