Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2023–2024 143 Any excused absence that extends beyond two weeks will result in an IP or withdrawal from the course depending on whether the student has completed more or less than 50 percent of the coursework. To resume the program, the student may be required to meet with the SPC and show that the preestablished instructions and requirements have been met and that the student shows reasonable likelihood that previous problem(s) will not recur. The SPC will make a recommendation to the dean as to whether the student may resume the program. 3. Course Status during an Administrative Break in Enrollment If a student will be on an ABE for 50 percent or more of any course (miss half or more of a course), the student will be withdrawn from the course(s) (see the Withdrawal from a Course section in this handbook). In all such cases, a grade of withdrawal (W) will be noted on the student’s transcript. In such cases of withdrawal from a course, the student must repeat the course in its entirety during the next course offering, after returning from ABE, and will receive their earned grade. Until the course is repeated, the student may not progress to the next class year of study. If a student did not begin one or more courses during the semester in which the student begins the ABE, those courses will not be reflected on the student’s academic record and transcript. If a student will be on an ABE for less than 50 percent of any course (miss less than half of a course), the student will be issued a grade of in progress (IP) for the course(s). The course director(s) involved will be notified and consulted regarding possible dates of return and time allowed for making up missed coursework and examinations. While on an ABE, a student is not eligible to attend any class or laboratory session, make up incomplete class work, or take any class examinations. A student who is on an ABE is not eligible to take any COMLEX examination unless the ABE is for failure to pass a COMLEX examination by the designated deadline or by special permission from the Office of the Dean. A student who has been scheduled for one or more remediation examinations, or one or more course retakes, is not eligible to take an ABE except for documented medical reasons or for special circumstances approved by the Office of the Dean. A student requesting an ABE in enrollment beyond one year in length must meet with the SPC, who will make a recommendation to the dean regarding resumption of the program. 4. Communication with KPCOM during a Leave of Absence or an Administrative Break in Enrollment A student who is on an LOA or an ABE must communicate every two months with the Office of Student Affairs for the duration of the leave/administrative break in enrollment. This communication is to be initiated by the student and occur during the first week of every other month, starting with the month following the onset of the leave/administrative break in enrollment. Failure to report may result in the student being referred to the SPC for disciplinary action. 5. Return from a Leave of Absence or an Administrative Break in Enrollment An OMS1 or OMS2 student who was withdrawn from coursework during the LOA/ABE will have to repeat all courses in their entirety during the next course offering and may not progress to the next class year of study until all such coursework is successfully completed.
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