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

• Has passed Levels 1, 2-CE and 2-PE of the COMLEX examination administered
by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners;
• Has demonstrated the ethical, personal and professional qualities deemed
necessary for the successful and continued study and practice of osteopathic
medicine;
• Has demonstrated suitability for the practice of osteopathic medicine as
evidenced by the assumption of responsibility for patient care and integrity in
the of clinical activities;
• Has attained the age of 21;
• Has received formal approval for graduation from the faculty and Board of
Trustees.
COM students must graduate within five years of the date of matriculation.
Exceptions to the five-year policy will be considered by the Executive Vice President for
Academic and Medical Affairs, and Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine on an
individual basis, taking into account only extenuating circumstances.
NBOME Academic Requirements
Successful completion of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
examinations is required for osteopathic medical graduates to become licensed. The
NBOME examinations are composed of four sequential segments – COMLEX 1, COMLEX
2-CE, COMLEX 2-PE and COMLEX III. All KCUMB students must pass COMLEX 1,
COMLEX 2-CE and COMLEX 2-PE to qualify for graduation from the University. A
preponderance of KCUMB students successfully pass each segment of the NBOME
exams on their first attempt.
The NBOME examination sequence follows exacting timelines and has restrictions
on numbers of retakes in cases of initial failures. COMLEX 1 and COMLEX 2-CE can be
taken only three times each, but a student is restricted by the University to a total of five
combined attempts at passing COMLEX 1 and COMLEX 2-CE. A student will have two
separate attempts to pass COMLEX 2-PE. Students must successfully complete the
requirement of passing COMLEX 1 and COMLEX 2-CE within five attempts and within
five years from the date of matriculation. A student failing to meet these precise timeline
requirements will be dismissed from the University. Refer to the Student Handbook for
additional details.
Commencement Ceremony
Participation in the commencement ceremony is mandatory for all students who
have fulfilled their degree requirements. Students who have successfully met all academic
requirements, including COMLEX 1 and 2-CE, but who did not successfully pass
COMLEX 2-PE on their first attempt may also participate in the commencement
ceremony as a prospective graduate, provided the student has met the following
conditions:
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