Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2023–2024 179 g. The student will have an opportunity to present an appeal, provide statements and evidence in defense of the alleged violation(s), appeal the degree of disciplinary action, summarize the student’s position, and respond to any questions from the board members. h. The chair will then dismiss the student from the hearing. i. The board members will render a decision on the student’s appeal by a majority vote of the voting members in attendance. The board may delay the vote if it determines that additional information or facts are needed before a vote. j. The chair will participate in the voting process only in the case of a tie or if the chair is counted to make a quorum. 6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision The decision of the board will be forwarded in writing by the chair to the dean, who will forward it to the student by certified mail to the student’s last official address or hand delivered with receipt. All decisions of the Appeals Board will be final and binding. No further option for appeal will be considered. Student Honors, Awards, and Scholarships For the most up-to-date listing of available honors and awards, contact the chair of the KPCOM Scholarships, Honors and Awards Committee. The most up-to-date listing of available scholarships can be found at osteopathic.nova.edu/admissions /scholarships.html. Academic Honors Graduation with Honors Students with a GPA in the upper 3 percent of their class will receive a diploma inscribed with “highest honors.” Students in the next 7 percent of their class will receive a diploma inscribed with “honors.” Senior Awards • A. Alvin Greber, D.O., FACOI Cardiology Award—presented to a graduating osteopathic medical student who demonstrates outstanding aptitude academically with recognized clinical application of knowledge in patients with cardiovascular disease • Albert L. Weiner, D.O. Memorial Psychiatry Award—presented in memory of Albert L. Weiner, D.O., to a graduating osteopathic medical student who has achieved the highest proficiency in psychiatry
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