VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

Behavioral Probation is not reported on the transcript; however, behavioral probation is required to be reported as a component of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE). The Associate Dean for Student Affairs and the Campus Dean will meet to review the record of each student on behavioral probation each block/rotation to evaluate the student’s behavioral progress. At the end of any block/rotation where a student on behavioral probation is not fulfilling the requirements of their behavioral probation, or other reasons as determined by the Campus Dean, the HCC or the PESB will meet again regarding the student’s future with the College. As the term of behavioral probation approaches completion, the Campus Dean and the Associate Dean will meet to review the student’s behavioral record and evaluate the student’s progress. The expiration date of behavioral probation alone does not determine removal of the status. Instead, the Campus Dean and Associate Dean will conduct a comprehensive review of the student’s behavioral history to determine whether the student has demonstrated sustained and significant improvement in behavioral standing. If the student has demonstrated improvement in behavioral standing, including consistent adherence to institutional ethical and professional standards, appropriate conduct in academic, clinical, and campus settings, timely and respectful communication, accountability for prior behavioral concerns, and fulfillment of all conditions outlined in the behavioral probation plan, the Campus Dean may remove the student from behavioral probation and return the student to good standing. If the student has not demonstrated sufficient improvement in behavioral standing, including failure to meet behavioral expectations or other conditions outlined in the behavioral probation plan, the Campus Dean may extend the period of behavioral probation at their discretion and may impose additional requirements intended to support improvement in the student’s behavioral conduct. The Campus Dean will notify the student in writing of the final determination.

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