KPCOM - Student Handbook 2023-2024

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2023–2024 131 A student may not proceed to M3 rotations with a failure in any M2 course. Exceptions may be allowed for students in special programs, such as dual-degree programs. A student may not proceed to M4 rotations with a failure in any M3 rotation. The SPC will recommend all students who are eligible for promotion and graduation to the dean. 9. Matriculation into M4 Year No KPCOM student will matriculate into the M4 academic year until the student has passed all M3 core rotations and COMLEX Level 1. Any M4 core or elective rotation that were previously scheduled will be canceled if a COMLEX Level 1 passing score is not provided to the Office of Clinical Education by May 31 of the M3 year. Students who participate in any M4 rotations without a passing score on COMLEX Level 1 are subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal from the KPCOM. Any M4 core or elective rotation that was previously scheduled will be canceled until after any failed M3 core rotation is successfully completed. 10. Learning Outcomes Assessment Plan During M1 and M2 Years Course Examination Grades Students will be notified when grades are posted electronically. Students are encouraged to reach out to the course director(s), adviser(s), and the Office of Medical Education for guidance and learning support. Course Failures At the end of each semester in years 1 and 2 (six times—Fall, Winter, Summer) the associate dean of Preclinical Education will compile a report showing all students who have failed at least one course. This report will be shared with the dean and other faculty/administrators as deemed necessary. Those students who have failed at least one course will be notified by the Office of Preclinical Education that they are no longer in good academic standing and have been placed on academic probation, per the student handbook policy on academic probation. Students will be informed of the conditions of their probation and that they will remain on academic probation at least until the failed course(s) have been successfully remediated. Additionally, they will be told that their probation may be extended upon review of the SPC and decision of the dean. Students are encouraged to reach out to the appropriate course director(s), adviser(s), and the Office of Medical Education for guidance and learning support. Students who have failed more than 3 credits in any academic year will be notified by the associate dean of Student Affairs that they must withdraw from positions of leadership, per the student handbook policy on Academic Standing. Students will be notified of their remediation/course retake eligibility and schedule by the Office of Preclinical Education.

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