VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

demonstrating failure to make academic progress will be placed on academic probation by the Campus Dean or the Provost and will be so informed in writing by the Campus Dean or the Provost. Via recommendation from the Promotion Board to the Campus Dean, the Campus Dean or Provost will set the length of academic probation, which is generally for a term of not less than 1 calendar year, or until released by the Campus Dean or Provost. Academic Probation is not reported on the transcript; however, academic probation is required to be reported as a component of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE). The Associate Dean and the Campus Dean will meet to review the record of each student on academic probation each block/rotation to evaluate the student’s academic progress. At the end of any block/rotation where a student on academic probation does not make academic progress (by earning additional grades below 70% or failing to pass the clinical rotation evaluation, their GPA falling below 2.80, or other reasons as determined by the Campus Dean), the Promotion Board will meet again regarding the student’s future with the College. When the term of academic probation is nearing completion, the Campus Dean and the Associate Dean will meet to review the record of the student to evaluate the student’s academic progress. As the end date for academic probation is not the determining factor for the removal of the status of academic probation, the Campus Dean and Associate Dean will review the student’s academic history to determine whether the student has made significant improvement in their academic standing to be removed from academic probation. If the student has demonstrated improvement in their academic standing, including maintaining a GPA of 2.80 or greater, passing all courses/components of courses/rotations, and meeting any other requirements outlined as part of their academic probation, the Campus Dean may remove the student from academic probation and place them in good academic standing. If the student has not demonstrated significant improvement in their academic standing, including maintaining a GPA of 2.80 or greater, passing all courses/components of courses/rotations, and meeting any other requirements outlined as part of their academic probation, the Campus Dean may extend the term of academic probation at their discretion and may add additional requirements designed to assist the student in improving their academic status. The Campus Dean will notify the student in writing of their decision. Altered Degree Plan of Study Students who are not able to begin the OMS 3 or OMS 4 year on time or who fall behind in the OMS 3 or OMS 4 year due to academic difficulty such as failing COMSAE, failing COMLEX, failing a rotation, or due to other events that causes a student to pause their academic year such as a leave of absence, are placed on an Altered Degree Plan of Study (ADPOS). The ADPOS is designed by the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs to provide the student with the best opportunity for successful academic progress and documents that the student is not aligned with the regular academic year schedule established for the class. The ADPOS may include additional preparation for COMLEX exams or other additional requirements established by the Promotion Board, Campus Dean, or Provost. The dates for completion of COMPE, COMSAE Phase 2, and COMLEX Level 2 CE for those students on an Altered Degree Plan of Study will be set by the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Simulation and Technology, and CIFSS. Students placed on an ADPOS must sign and agree to comply with the ADPOS that has been approved by the Campus Dean and Provost.

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