Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2025–2026 180 d. Witnesses may be asked to remain outside the hearing room for later recall or dismissed at the board’s discretion. e. W hen all evidence has been heard and the witnesses questioned, the chair will call the student into the hearing room. f. The chair will introduce the student to the board members. g. T he 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. T he 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, via email to the student’s NSU email, 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.”
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