Student Handbook - College of Medicine - Florida Atlantic University

y a plan for remedial action and specific performance requirements specified by the MSPPSC. A successfulconclusion of the remedial work normally ends the probationary status following the recommendation to do so by theMSPPSC. However, the fact that the student was placed on probation will be included in the student’s MSPE or otherinformation transmitted to outside entities (e.g., certifications of training) and will remain in the student’s permanentrecords in the College of Medicine.Remedial interventions in a student's curriculum by the MSPPSC are designed to fit particular academic deficienciesand may include, but not be limited to, the following: a specific study or reading program, remedial work and reexamination,changes in the student’s curriculum, additional training in a set of clinical skills, assignment to clinicalsub-internships, repetition of all or part of the curriculum, reorganization of the student's curriculum (especially duringthe fourth year), and supervision by an advisor from the MSPPSC.(3) SuspensionThe MSPPSC may conclude that the student should be suspended from the Florida Atlantic University College ofMedicine for a period of time to be determined in its reasonable discretion.Reinstatement to the FAU College of Medicine is contingent upon completion of all requirements stipulated under thesuspension. The Dean of the College of Medicine will either determine that these requirements have been met orseek a recommendation from the MSPPSC on the matter. If a recommendation from the MSPPSC is sought, theMSPPSC shall review the circumstances surrounding the suspension and potential reinstatement, make adetermination as to whether the terms and conditions of the suspension have been met, make a determination as towhether the student possesses the potential to pursue the MD degree successfully, and recommend whether thestudent should be reinstated.(4) DismissalThe MSPPSC may determine that a student be dismissed in the following cases: (1) failure to remediate deficienciesas described above; (2) an accumulation of narrative evaluations indicating serious gaps in knowledge and clinicalskills and/or inadequate integration of the content of the curriculum; (3) a specific academic deficiency (e.g., animportant clinical skill has not been mastered); (4) a failing performance on either Step 1 or Step 2 of the USMLEexamination; (5) failure to assume appropriate professional responsibility; (6) failure to meet professional standards,including those of demeanor and conduct; and (7) a violation of University Regulations, policies or procedures(including, but not limited to, Regulations 4.001 and 4.007) or College of Medicine policies or procedures.In general, prior to dismissal, students shall be placed on probationary status and given a plan for remedial actionand specific performance requirements by the MSPPSC. However, in extraordinary circumstances, the MSPPSCmay dismiss a student without prior probation.Failure to pass, after the third attempt, either Step 1 or Step 2 of the USMLE licensing examination leads to automaticdismissal from the College of Medicine.After academic dismissal, a student may apply for readmission to the Florida Atlantic University College of Medicinethrough the standard admissions process.Section VI: Appeal of Grades, Narrative Evaluations, and Exclusions fromCourses/ClerkshipsMedical students have the right to appeal a grade, narrative evaluation or exclusion from a course under theprocedures described in University Regulation 4.002 (Student Academic Grievance Procedures for Grade Reviews)(http://www.fau.edu/regulations/chapter4/4.002_Student_Academic_Grievance_Procedures_for_Grade_Reviews.pdf)This regulation will apply, for purposes of this policy, to narrative evaluations and course or clerkships exclusions inaddition to grades.56