VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #S018

o Students who fail to participate in the prescribed remediation plan (which includes providing CIFSS with updates regarding study plan progress and question bank performance) or who have not participated in the required support meeting, will receive an “F” (Fail) grade for the course and be placed on a Temporary Administrative Withdrawal by the Campus Dean or will be referred by the Campus Dean to the Promotion Board for consideration for dismissal. These students will not be released to sit for COMLEX Level 1 until the “F” grade is resolved, as they will not have successfully completed the OMS 2 year. o Those who do not sit for COMLEX Level 1 by the first day of the OMS 3 year, will receive an “INC” (Incomplete) grade for the course, will not be eligible for promotion to the OMS 3 year, and will be placed on a Temporary Administrative Withdrawal until they receive a passing COMLEX Level 1 score. Once the student is temporarily withdrawn, they must sit for COMLEX Level 1 within 60 days or be dismissed by the Campus Dean. These students will not be eligible for re-enrollment or further financial aid until they pass COMLEX Level 1.  Upon receiving a passing score for COMLEX Level 1, the student

will receive a “P” (Pass) grade for the Comprehensive Review Course (provided they have met all other course requirements) and will be promoted to the OMS 3 year.

B. Students who score less than 460 on COMSAE Phase 1 on the third attempt will receive an “F” (Fail) grade for the Comprehensive Review Course. To resolve the “F” 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 extend and/or modify their current prescribed remediation plan. The plan includes a tentative date the student is to sit for COMLEX Level 1. o Students who score less than 460 on the third 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.

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

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