VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #S018

 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.  Students enrolled in VCOM’s National Board Preparation course must sit for their second or third attempt of COMSAE Phase no later than 1 week following the conclusion of the immersion program.

 Option 2: Follow a VCOM-directed study plan.

 The length and details of the study plan will be based on each student’s individual progress.  Students who do not choose to attend an in-person external immersion program and who choose to follow a

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

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