The Academic Progress Review Committee (APRC), which is composed of SOM faculty and chaired by the associate dean for assessment and evaluation, reviews the academic performance of students following each major assessment and at the end of an academic period. Based on its review of students’ timeline and academic achievement, the APRC makes recommendations about the progress, promotion and retention of students according to the established MD standards. During interim reviews, the APRC identifies students that are not likely to meet satisfactory academic progress standards and makes recommendations to AADS for advising and academic support.
During its end of term performance review, the APRC identifies students who are deficient in meeting standards. These students may be allowed to remain in their program on Monitored Academic Status (MAS) with specific requirements, or they may be recommended for dismissal. Students have the option to appeal any recommendation for dismissal to the Committee for Academic Progress and Professional Standards (CAPPS). Students who are retained will be placed on a Period of Academic Focus with stipulations. This committee reports to the senior associate dean of basic sciences and senior associate dean of clinical studies.