Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2019-2020

COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE ACADEMIC CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-2020 1858 West Grandview Boulevard • Erie, PA 16509 • (814) 866-6641 5000 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard • Bradenton, FL 34211 • (941) 756-0690 20 Seton Hill Drive • Greensburg, PA 15601 • (724) 552- 2880 LECOM Academic Catalog and Student Handbook – Effective date: 7/1/2019 LECOM Academic Catalog and Student Handbook – Effective date: 7/1/2019 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................. 1 DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF ACADEMIC CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK ....................................................................................... 1 POLICY AND STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION .............................. 1 MISSION STATEMENT ........................................................................ 2 HISTORY OF LECOM ........................................................................ 2 THE JOHN M. & SILVIA FERRETTI MEDICAL FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER ............................................................................................ 7 DEGREES AWARDED .......................................................................... 7 ACCREDITATION AND LICENSURE ....................................................... 8 WRITTEN AGREEMENTS ..................................................................... 8 EARLY ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM ......................................................... 9 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ................................................................ 9 2. ACADEMIC PROGRAM- COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 11 2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 11 2.1.1 The Philosophy of Osteopathic Medicine ................................................................. 12 2.1.2 Admissions Requirements ........................................................................................ 13 2.1.3 Application Procedure .............................................................................................. 14 2.1.3.1 AACOMAS Application ................................................................................ 14 2.1.3.2 LECOM Supplemental Application ............................................................... 14 2.1.4 Admissions Information............................................................................................ 15 2.1.5 Transfer Policy for College of Medicine .................................................................. 15 2.1.6 Tuition and Fees – College of Medicine ................................................................... 16 2.1.7 Additional Fees ......................................................................................................... 17 2.1.8 Curriculum ................................................................................................................ 18 2.1.9 Erie Learning Pathways ............................................................................................ 18 2.1.9.1 Pathway Change Policy and Procedure .......................................................... 18 2.1.10 The Lecture/Discussion Pathway .............................................................................. 19 2.1.10.1 Core Curriculum – Phase I ............................................................................. 20 2.1.10.2 Systems Curriculum – Phase II....................................................................... 23 2.1.10.3 Systems Courses ............................................................................................. 24 2.1.10.4 Non-System Courses ...................................................................................... 26 2.1.11 The Problem-Based Learning Pathway at LECOM Erie, LECOM at Seton Hill, & LECOM at Elmira ................................................................................................ 30 2.1.11.1 Program Description ....................................................................................... 30 2.1.12 The Directed Study Pathway .................................................................................... 34 2.1.13 Accelerated Physician Assistant Pathway ................................................................ 36 2.1.14 Primary Care Scholars Pathway................................................................................ 37 LECOM Academic Catalog and Student Handbook – Effective date: 7/1/2019 iii 2.1.15 Clinical Curriculum .................................................................................................. 38 2.1.15.1 Clinical Curriculum for LDP, PBL and DSP .................................................. 38 2.1.15.2 Clinical Curriculum for APAP ....................................................................... 40 2.1.15.3 Clinical Curriculum for PCSP ........................................................................ 40 2.1.15.4 PCSP Clinical Rotation Descriptions—Additional Rotations. ....................... 41 2.1.15.5 Clinical Rotations Descriptions for LDP, PBL, DSP ..................................... 43 2.1.15.6 APAP Clinical Rotation Descriptions– Additional Rotations ........................ 47 2.1.15.7 Clinical Education Online Case-based Curriculum ........................................ 48 2.1.15.8 Additional Clinical Course Requirements for All Pathways .......................... 48 2.1.16 LECOM Bradenton College of Osteopathic Medicine Curriculum and Course Description ................................................................................................... 49 2.2 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURE.............................................. 55 2.2.1 Policy and Procedure for Final Grade Appeals......................................................... 55 2.2.1.1 Cause for Final Grade Appeals ....................................................................... 55 2.2.1.2 Procedure for Final Grade Appeals in the College ......................................... 56 2.2.2 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy .................................................................... 57 2.2.3 Promotion .................................................................................................................. 59 2.2.4 Probation ................................................................................................................... 59 2.2.5 Remediation .............................................................................................................. 61 2.2.5.1 Policy Statement ............................................................................................. 61 2.2.5.2 Procedures for the College of Medicine ......................................................... 61 2.2.5.3 Repeating the Year ....................................................................................... 67 2.2.6 Dismissal ................................................................................................................... 67 2.2.7 National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Inc. Examination (NBOME) ................................................................................................................. 68 2.2.7.1 COMLEX Examination Results ..................................................................... 74 2.2.8 Letter of Evaluation of the Academic Dean of the College ...................................... 74 2.2.9 Health and Technical Standards................................................................................ 74 2.2.10 Implementation of Health and Technical Standards ................................................. 77 2.2.11 Special Environments ............................................................................................... 77 2.2.11.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 77 2.2.11.2 Students Who Believe They Are Sensitive to Chemicals ............................... 77 2.2.11.3 The Pregnant Student ...................................................................................... 78 2.2.11.4 Participation in Osteopathic Principles and Practices ..................................... 78 2.2.12 Veterans Education ................................................................................................... 79 2.2.13 Registration ............................................................................................................... 80 2.2.14 Academic Advisement .............................................................................................. 81 2.2.15 Grading and Credit Hours ......................................................................................... 81 2.2.16 Timing of and Attendance at Examinations.............................................................. 83 2.2.17 Examination Decorum .............................................................................................. 83 2.2.18 Interruptions During an Examination ....................................................................... 84 2.2.19 Counseling after Failed Examinations ...................................................................... 84 2.2.20 Leave of Absence ...................................................................................................... 85 2.2.21 Mandatory Leave of Absence ................................................................................... 86 2.2.22 Withdrawal Policy .................................................................................................... 86 LECOM Academic Catalog and Student

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