Student Handbook - College of Medicine - Florida Atlantic University

Policy Regarding USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge and Clinical Skills ExaminationsPassage of Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) and Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) are required for graduation. Initialattempts to pass both Step 2 exams (CK and CS) must be completed by December 31sth of the year precedinggraduation. Passing scores must be documented no later than April 15th of the year the student expects to graduate.Failure to document a passing score for either Step 2 exam by April 15th will result in a delay in graduation.Section IV: Behavioral Standards and Appeal of Sanctions(a) University Regulation 4.007Students are expected (1) to abide by federal, state, and local statutes and ordinances, both on and off campus; (2)to refrain from behavior incompatible with the responsibilities of the medical profession; and (3) to follow the StudentCode of Conduct established by Florida Atlantic University Regulation 4.007 (Student Code of Conduct)http://www.fau.edu/regulations/chapter4/Reg%204.007%2011-16-11%20FINAL.pdfBy enrolling in the Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine, a student accepts these behavioral standards andrequirements as a prerequisite for continued enrollment in the medical curriculum and graduation. It is the student'sresponsibility to know and meet these standards and requirements. Failure to meet these standards andrequirements may subject the student to expulsion, disciplinary dismissal, disciplinary suspension, disciplinaryprobation, or other sanctions, in addition to those sanctions imposed by the Florida Atlantic University Office ofStudent Affairs. The determination of whether a student is “responsible” or “not responsible” for a violation ofUniversity Regulation 4.007 shall be governed by the process described in University Regulation 4.007 andadministered by the Florida Atlantic University Office of Student Affairs. The MSPPSC may, however, imposeadditional sanctions on the student, according to the severity of the violation. The student may appeal any suchsanctions as described below.Additionally, because of the serious responsibilities of the medical profession and the necessity to maintain publictrust in the profession, students face disciplinary action by the Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine if theyabuse alcohol or drugs, consume illegal drugs, or possess, distribute or sell drugs illegally.(b) Appeal of Sanctions Imposed for Behavioral Misconduct under University Regulation 4.007The student may appeal the severity of any sanctions imposed by the MSPPSC for behavioral misconduct in violationof University Regulation 4.007, as described above, by submitting an appeal in writing to the Senior Associate Deanfor Student Affairs or designee within five (5) business days of receiving notice of the MSPPSC sanctions.The first step to be taken by the student in the appeal is to appear before the MSPPSC or to inform it in writing ofevidence or mitigating facts which might persuade the MSPPSC to rescind or alter the sanctions imposed. TheMSPPSC will conduct a hearing to review the appeal on the sanctions and will notify the student of its decision withinfive (5) business days of the hearing.If the student remains dissatisfied with the outcome of the MSPPSC hearing, the student may appeal the severity ofthe sanctions imposed by the MSPPSC by submitting an appeal in writing to the Senior Associate Dean for StudentAffairs or designee within five (5) days of receiving notice of the MSPPSC’s final decision on the sanction. Thestudent must provide a justification for the appeal, which basis will be limited to the severity of the sanction. Thisappeal will go to the Executive Academic & Professionalism Committee (referred to as the “EAPC”). The EAPC is anad hoc committee that is constituted to hear student appeals of grades, evaluations, and penalties or sanctions. TheEAPC is chaired by a faculty member within the College of Medicine chosen by the Dean. Its membership includesthe Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education and Faculty Development; the Senior Associate Dean for StudentAffairs; the Associate Dean for Diversity, Cultural and Student Affairs; the Vice-Deans of the College of Medicine; andthe Department Chairs within the College of Medicine. The EAPC will conduct a hearing in order to determinewhether the sanctions were imposed in a manner consistent with the requirements and standards of the FloridaAtlantic University College of Medicine, the rights and obligations of the student, and the rights and obligations of the52