VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

c) the rules and requirements of this Handbook, or d) the rules and requirements of any professional organization having jurisdiction over the medical profession or that does not instill a sense of trust in the College’s academic or clinical care environments. • Cheating within the College’s academic program. • Conviction of a crime involving fraud, moral turpitude, or potentially creating a danger to others and that would reflect adversely on a physician and/or future physician. • Other behavior which any legal, regulatory body, or osteopathic professional organization would view as unethical or unprofessional. A student who has been offered a withdrawal status prior to dismissal for academic or behavioral reasons must withdraw prior to any appeal to the Campus Dean. If the student does not request withdrawal in a timely manner the student may be dismissed without the ability to reapply. For any dismissal, VCOM recognizes and follows the date of determination as defined by the U.S. Department of Education in its Code of Federal Regulations. The purpose of the Individual Assessment Team (IAT) is to conduct an individualized review of a student's ability to meet the Technical Standards for Admission and Successful Completion of the Osteopathic Program when questions arise regarding the student's eligibility for admission, continued enrollment, or participation in educational or clinical activities. The IAT reviews relevant information, including academic, medical, psychological, behavioral, and other pertinent documentation, to determine whether the student can safely perform the essential functions of the curriculum, with or without reasonable accommodations. In making its recommendations, the IAT shall consider the student's ability to satisfy the Technical Standards, protect patient and student safety, comply with clinical training requirements, and successfully progress through the curriculum. In situations where there is a need for a student to have an individualized assessment, the Campus Dean shall appoint members of an Individual Assessment Team (IAT) to perform such individualized assessment. The IAT shall include, if possible, the Vice President for Institutional Policy and Administrative Law, the Executive Director for Academic Support Services for the Center for Institutional, Faculty, and Student Success, and two additional Associate Deans. The Campus Dean, within his/her discretion, may appoint different or additional members as the circumstances may require and shall appoint one of the members as Chair. The IAT shall convene as soon as possible to conduct the assessment. As the assessment is an academic proceeding, and not a legal proceeding, legal counsel is no allowed in the assessment. If a student believes a legal proceeding is warranted, this must be done through an outside court system. The IAT may adjourn and reconvene as necessary to appropriately investigate and receive evidence, including, but not limited to, testimonial and medical evidence. Within seven (7) working days of the conclusion of the assessment, the Chair of the IAT shall provide a written report and recommendations to the Campus Dean. A copy shall be provided to the student. The Campus Dean shall issue his/her decision within seven (7) working days and will notify the student, in writing of the decision. Individual Assessment Team

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