2011-2012 - College of Osteopathic Medicine - Touro University ...

Note: If the student elects not to take the month to study, a letter indicating understandingof the recommendation to take the time off and electing not to comply must be submittedto the Associate Dean for Clinical Education prior to the start of the affected rotation.A passing score must be received prior to the resumption of rotations, and must be receivedwithin six (6) calendar months of the date of the first failure. If the second attempt score ispassing, the student will be removed from probation (unless there is another reason forprobation) and will proceed with his/her education. If the second attempt score is failing thestudent will be continued on academic probation, will be removed from rotations, and will takean official leave of absence until a passing grade is received. The student will be required tomeet with the university Learning Specialist and a remediation plan will be recommended, incollaboration with the Student Promotion Committee. The student may be asked to return tocampus to complete the remediation plan.Failure of a third attempt may result in dismissal from the college. In no event will astudent who has not passed COMLEX Level 2 CE be allowed to graduate.At all times, the student will be responsible for completing all paperwork, including leaveof absence and add/drop forms, if applicable.COMLEX Level 2 PE:COMLEX Level 2 PE is to be taken no later than 1 January of the student‟s 4th year. Apassing grade is required for graduation. Students in good academic standing as of 1 Januaryof the OMS III curriculum are approved for registration for COMLEX Level 2 PE by theAssistant Dean of Clinical Education.In the event of a COMLEX Level 2 PE failure the student will be placed on academic probationand will be required to meet with the Student Promotion Committee. A remediation plan willbe recommended in collaboration with the Student Promotion Committee.If the second attempt score is passing, the student will be removed from probation (unless thereis another reason for probation) and will proceed with his/her education. If the second attemptscore is failing the student will be continued on academic probation, will be removed fromrotations, and will take an official leave of absence until a passing grade is received. The studentwill be required to meet with the Student Promotion Committee. The student may be asked toreturn to campus to complete the remediation plan. A passing score must be received prior tothe resumption of rotations.Failure of a third attempt may result in dismissal from the college. In no event will astudent who has not passed COMLEX Level 2 PE be allowed to graduate.At all times, the student will be responsible for completing all paperwork, including leaveof absence and add/drop forms, if applicable.2011 – 2012 COM Student Handbook