Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2023–2024 177 or comments were recorded by the Office of Clinical Education and made available for the student’s review. Review of a student complaint at each administrative level will be carried out as expediently as possible. If a student is not satisfied with the decision, the student may appeal to the next administrative level. If the student chooses to continue the appeal, this must be done, in writing, within 10 business days of the date the student is notified by the previous appeal level. The decision of the dean is final. Matters pertaining to clinical rotation disputes shall include all concerns related to specific grades received or the processes by which grades are determined, including written comments made on the Preceptor Evaluation of Student Form. The following process is the only appeal available to a student contesting a nonfailing clinical rotation grade. Students seeking to appeal a decision regarding a nonfailing rotation grade received or comment written during the MS3 or MS4 academic year should seek solutions through the following administrative channels by entering at the appropriate level and proceeding in the order stated below: a. rotation preceptor b. clinical assistant dean (if a hospital-based rotation) c. chair of the department of that discipline d. associate dean of Clinical Education e. executive associate dean of the student’s home campus f. dean C. Appeals Board 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines The student appeals hearing is an informal proceeding. No rules of evidence will be used. The hearing shall be internal, private, and closed to nonuniversity persons. Nonuniversity personnel are not available for consultation during these hearings. Legal representation or any other form of representation during the appeal hearing is prohibited. All procedures and actions are aimed to safeguard and preserve the educational and developmental mission of the college. 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities The Appeals Board will hear all student appeals of decisions made by the dean of the college relating to either dismissal or disciplinary actions as defined in this student handbook. If a student appeals the decision of the dean, the appeal must be in writing and submitted to the chair of the Appeals Board within 10 business days (excluding school holidays and weekends) after the date of receiving notification of the dean’s decision. Participation by legal representatives with regard to preparation of the written appeal is prohibited. Any appeals not submitted to the chair of the Appeals Board within this time frame shall not be heard. The appeal must contain a concise statement of all relevant facts and the result sought.
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