VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

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Professional and Ethical Standards Board, or as a result of an individualized assessment by the Individual Assessment Team as applied to the technical standard assessment. Dismissal is made as

“with” or “without” the ability to reapply. Dismissals are made for any of the following:

• Any student who ceases to maintain the required academic attendance at VCOM will be considered for a dismissal according to the College Catalog and Student Handbook. Should a student miss 14 consecutive calendar days (including weekends and holidays) when the College is in session, without being granted an excused absence, the student will be reviewed for dismissal and the date of dismissal will be the first date the College became aware of the lack of the attendance. • A student who is unable to make sustained academic progress in the curriculum required to become a future safe practicing physician and/or to meet the academic requirements and standards as set forth in the College Catalog and Student Handbook. • A student who demonstrates unprofessional and/or unethical conduct that is not consistent with: a) the code of ethics provided to medical students, b) the American Osteopathic Association Code of Ethics, c) the rules and requirements of the College Catalog and Student 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 the 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. 2.7 Other Sanctions Other sanctions may be imposed as appropriate to the unprofessional, unethical, or inappropriate behavior. These include, but are not limited to, counseling and education in the area of noncompliance, college and/or community service, restitution, loss of access or use of equipment, and/or proximity restrictions. 3. DURATION OF POLICY The Disciplinary Sanction Policy established by VCOM Administration is effective as of the date above and shall remain effective until amended or terminated by the President and Provost.

VCOM Disciplinary Sanctions Policy

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