The optimal track may not suit all students. A good academic record at a decelerated pace is more important than a poor record in the optimal track. All students enrolled with St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine will enter the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program; however, based on the recommendations of APRC, some students identified to be performing unsatisfactorily at mid-term will be allowed to pursue their studies based on IAP. Many of these students excel in IAP.
Students already in the program who encounter difficulties can also split their terms by withdrawing from some subjects while maintaining a balance of credit hours. Once the IAP terms are over, students re-enter the normal program track in order to remain with the timeline constraints (See Timeline Standard).
From Spring 2024 onwards the Individual Advancement Program is only available for students in the dual degree program and only for the purpose of allowing dual degree students to focus on graduate course credits while they take a decreased term 2 course load.