2009-2010 KCUMB College Catalog - Kansas City University of ...

Preparatory Courses
IDIS 001 – NBOME I Preparation
This is a mandatory course for students who are unsuccessful in passing COMLEX 1.
Students formulate a detailed independent study plan in conjunction with the Director of
Learning. This course is graded S/U based on passing of the COMLEX 1 exam and meets
no clinical graduation requirement. Credit value is variable depending on the
individualize plan of study and required time on task. However, first time enrollees are
required to participate in a minimum of 37.5 hours of study per week for eight weeks.
Course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 54 credits as approved by the
Executive Vice President for Academic and Medical Affairs, and Dean of the College of
Osteopathic Medicine. Repeat credit is assigned based on weekly increments of 37.5
contact hours (1.5 semester credits). Students should refer to the Student Handbook for
additional details.
1.5-18 semester credits
IDIS 002 – NBOME II Preparation
This is a mandatory course for students who are unsuccessful in passing COMLEX 2-
CE. Students formulate a detailed individualized study plan in conjunction with the
Director of Learning. This course is graded S/U based on passing of the COMLEX 2-CE
exam and meets no clinical graduation requirement. Credit value is variable depending
on the individualized plan of study and required time on task. However, first time
enrollees are required to participate in a minimum of 37.5 hours of study per week for
eight weeks. Course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 54 credits as
approved by the Executive Vice President of Academic and Medical Affairs, and Dean of
the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Repeat credit is awarded based on increments of 1.5
credits or 37.5 contact hours. Students should refer to the Student Handbook for
additional details.
1.5-18 semester credits
IDIS 002p – NBOME II-PE Preparation
This is a mandatory course for students who are unsuccessful in passing COMLEX 2-
PE. Students are required to return to Kansas City to receive one-on-one instruction from
a clinical faculty member as approved by the Executive Vice President of Academic and
Medical Affairs, and Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. This course is graded
S/U based on passing of the COMLEX 2-PE exam and meets no clinical graduation
requirement. Credit value is variable depending on the individualized plan of study and
required time on task. Credit is assigned based on increments of 1.5 credits or 37.5
contact hours. Students should refer to the Student Handbook for additional details.
1.5-18 semester credits
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