VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

accredited college, the Chair of OMM will be included to determine ability to complete the OMM curriculum. This will determine the curricular equivalency, exact placement of the student in the curriculum, and ensure that the resources exist to allow the student to join VCOM’s program. If the review by the Ad-hoc Committee on Student Transfers determines the resources exist and the applicant is eligible to transfer, the Campus Dean will notify the Dean of the College from which the applicant is transferring to assure the appropriate plans have been made and that no unidentified negative grades or behavioral problems exist that prohibit the transfer. All course work will be evaluated prior to transferring and will be credited to the student only after careful review by the Ad-hoc Committee on Student Transfers. Each course will be evaluated as to course content, equivalency, and credit hours prior to credits being accepted. After evaluation, the committee will make recommendations, and the Campus Dean will make the final decision. Transfer of Credit Credits will only be transferred from COMs accredited by the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), or schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Credits eligible for transfer will be determined by the Ad-hoc Committee on Student Transfers. Furthermore, VCOM makes no claim or guarantee that credit earned while enrolled at VCOM will transfer to another institution. Curriculum Requirements for Additional Coursework Courses not taken at the previous academic institution must be successfully completed at VCOM prior to third year rotations. Additional courses required and requirements for completion of these courses will be determined by the Campus Dean. OMM Curriculum Requirements for Transfers from LCME Accredited Schools of Medicine Students transferring from an LCME institution must complete VCOM’s osteopathic manipulative medicine coursework and clinical training requirements to assure appropriate training in osteopathic principles and practice. These requirements must be successfully completed at VCOM prior to third year rotations. Notice to applicants on further requirements: Applicants must be aware of certain student requirements and services prior to enrollment. All applicants must also read the following sections titled, “Student Health, Insurance, and Legal Requirements” and “Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid”.

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