VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #S018

Comprehensive Review Course (provided they have met all other course requirements) and will be promoted to the OMS 3 year.  Those students who do not sit for COMLEX Level 1 within 60 days will remain on a Temporary Administrative Withdrawal until they receive a passing score. These students will not be eligible for re-enrollment or further financial aid until they pass COMLEX Level 1.  Temporary withdrawal may not exceed a 180-day limit.  Upon receiving a passing score within the 180-day limit, the student will be re-enrolled in the OMS 3 year curriculum.  Those students who do not pass COMLEX Level 1 within the 180-day limit will be dismissed by the Campus Dean.

C. Students who score less than 440 on COMSAE Phase 1 on the first or second attempt will receive/retain an “IP” (In Progress) grade for the Comprehensive Review Course. To resolve the “IP” grade and be released to sit for COMLEX Level 1, the student is required to do the following: • Meet with CIFSS and the Associate Dean for Medical Education to design a prescribed remediation plan. The plan includes the date the student is to sit for a second or third attempt of COMSAE Phase 1 and a tentative date the student is to sit for COMLEX Level 1. o Students who score less than 440 on the first or second attempt have two options for remediation:

 Option 1: Attend a VCOM approved in-person external immersion program.  External immersion programs are generally held for a period of 4 – 6 weeks. Students typically need an additional 4 weeks of independent study following the immersion program before they feel ready to sit for the exam.  Students who choose to attend a VCOM approved in

person external immersion program are enrolled in VCOM’s National Board Preparation course. Students may not be enrolled in the course for longer than 60 days.

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

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