VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #S018

• If the student receives a failing score, the student will remain on temporary withdrawal and must successfully pass COMLEX Level 2 CE within a required timeframe to avoid dismissal. o Temporary withdrawal may not exceed a 180-day limit. If the total time exceeds 180 days, the student will be dismissed by the Campus Dean. C. A student who is not enrolled in VCOM’s National Board Preparation course and who is not in a college approved COMLEX Level 2 CE external immersion program as part of the prescribed remediation plan at the time of completing all other graduation requirements will be placed on a Temporary Administrative Withdrawal by the Campus Dean and must receive a passing score within a required timeframe to avoid dismissal. Temporary withdrawal may not exceed a 180-day limit. If the total time exceeds 180 days, the student will be dismissed by the Campus Dean. • Upon receiving a passing score, if all other requirements for graduation have been met, the student will graduate on the date they receive a passing score. • If the student receives a failing score, the student will remain on temporary withdrawal and must successfully pass COMLEX Level 2 CE within a required timeframe to avoid dismissal.

o Temporary withdrawal may not exceed a 180-day limit. If the total time exceeds 180 days, the student will be dismissed by the Campus Dean.

14. MAXIMUM LENGTH OF COMPLETION VCOM requires each single degree student to complete the DO degree within 150% of the standard time to achieve the degree (six years following matriculation).

15. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine is granted and conferred by the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. The degree is granted solely by VCOM and is not affiliated with any of VCOM’s affiliated colleges or universities including but not limited to Virginia Tech, Auburn University, or the University of Louisiana Monroe. The degree is granted and conferred by VCOM upon candidates who: • Are of good moral, professional, and ethical character; • Satisfied all academic requirements including all courses, clinical rotations, and all required exams; • Demonstrated all osteopathic medical student competencies;

VCOM Grading, Satisfactory Academic Progress, and Graduation Requirements Policy and Procedures

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