Breadcrumb Home Doctor of Medicine Program - 4 Year MD (SOM) Student Manual Doctor of Medicine Program - 4 Year MD (SOM) Student Manual Download as PDF Doctor of Medicine Program - 4 Year MD Introduction to 4 yr MD Program Overview on Becoming an MD Mission Statement Curriculum MD Program Objectives 4 Year MD Program Objectives Medical Knowledge Clinical Skills Professional Behavior Program Commitment Policy for Matriculating Students NU Matriculated Students Grenada Matriculated Students Technical Standards for 4 yr MD Program Technical Standards Observation Skills Communication Skills Motor Skills Intellectual/Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities Behavioral and Social Attributes Computer Literacy Professional Commitment Professional Commitment Standards for Professional Behavior Standards for Professional Behavior Probation for Unprofessional Behavior Communication Requirements for 4 yr MD Program Communication Requirements Participation in Continuous Quality Improvement Participation in Continuous Quality Improvement End of Module Evaluation End of Course Evaluation Learning Environment Evaluation Registration SOM Registration Requirements Term Check-In Matriculation Timelines for All Students Timeline Requirements for the Clinical Studies Optimal Timeline for August Matriculants Timeline for January/April Matriculants Extended Timelines Timeline Requirements for the MD Program Clinical Transition Advising Timelines Timelines The Basic Sciences Segments The Clinical Segment Enrollment Status and Vacation Times Enrollment Status and Vacation Time Grading Policies for 4 Year MD Basic Sciences Grading Policies August 2019 Matriculants All Other Matriculants (Prior to August 2019) Definitions Course and Clerkship Participation Course and Clerkship Participation Absences from Required Basic Sciences Course Activities (Non-Exams) Absences from Required Basic Sciences Course Activities (Non-Exams) Participation Check Policy - Terms 1-5 Participation Check Policy - Terms 1-5 Faculty Panel for Academic Professionalism BPM and PCM Examinations Assessments in Basic Sciences Other Mandatory Assessments Comprehensive Examinations Basic Sciences Comprehensive Examinations (BSCE) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) Absenteeism or Lateness to Practical Clinical Skills Assessments Approved Absences from Examinations Religious Observance Medical Excuse Procedure for Submitting a Medical Excuse Process for Resolution of Missed Examinations Examination Policies SOM Examination Scheduling Policy Applicability Definitions Written Course Examination Modular Course Examination Practical Course Examination Basic Sciences Comprehensive Examination (BSCE) NBME Subject Examination NBME Comprehensive Examination Examination Services Chief Proctor Completion Examination Scheduling Requirements for Course Examinations Basic Sciences Written Examinations Number of Written Course Examinations in the Basic Sciences Practical Course Examinations in the Basic Sciences Basic Sciences Completion Examinations Clinical Years Written Examinations Venue Requirements Publication of Examination Schedules Re-Scheduling of Examinations Adverse Conditions in an Examination Venue Compromised Integrity of an Examination Procedures following Examination Termination/Invalidation Guidelines for Rescheduling Examinations SOM Policies and Procedures for Written Examinations during In-Person Delivery of Courses Coverage Applicability General Rules for all Course Examinations Written Examination Format and Item Review Unscored Experimental Questions Pre-Examination Question Review by Faculty Post-Examination Review by Faculty Taking the Examination Prior to Examination Day On Examination Day After the Examination Scaling of Examination Scores Grade Appeal for Written Examinations Seeking Help for Medical or Technical Issues Reporting of Adverse Testing Conditions Classification and Consequences of Technical Issues Appeals Process Faculty Panel on Academic Professionalism (FPAP) Faculty Panel on Academic Professionalism (FPAP) Missed Examination Outcome of an FPAP Hearing Appeals Process for Examination Protocol Violations Examination Accommodations Student Support in the First Two Years Student Support Services College System Academic Advice Learning Strategies Advice Wellness Advice Alternative Pathways Alternative Pathways Interactive Team Instruction Methods (ITI) Entry into ITI Credit Remediation (CR) Enhancement Programs SOM Basic Sciences Honors Program The Medical Student Research Institute (MSRI) Satisfactory Grades for the MD Program Satisfactory Academic Performance Minimum Standards Prior to August 2019 Minimum Standards from August 2019 Academic Progress for MD Program Academic Progress Failing Grades Course of 4 Credits or Less Course of 4 Credits or More Recognitions of Achievement Review of Student Performance for Progress, Promotion and Retention Review of Student Performance for Progress, Promotion and Retention Monitored Academic Status and Recommendation for Dismissal Monitored Academic Status (MAS) Recommendation for Dismissal During Terms 1-5 and Before Clinicals Masters in Basic Medical Sciences (Effective 1/2022) Committee For Satisfactory Academic Progress And Professional Standards (CAPPS) Committee for Academic Progress and Professional Standards (CAPPS) APRC and CAPPS Terms 1-5 Review, Dismissal and Appeal Process Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Federal Aid Recipients Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Federal Aid Recipients Evaluation Points Academic Standard – Qualitative Measure Cumulative Standard Pace Progression Standard – Quantitative Measure Maximum Timeframe Treatment of Non-Earned Grades Repeat Courses Transfer Credits Sanctions Loss of Title IV Eligibility Appeal Process Outcomes of Appeal Academic Plan Additional Transcript Notations I: Incomplete NG: No Grade (only for the Clinical years) Promotion into Clinical Program (USMLE Information) Promotion into the Clinical Program (USMLE Information) Progression Requirements – Year 2 to Year 3 Administrative Requirements Academic Requirements Progression Requirements for Year 3 to Year 4 Timeline Requirements Promotion to Clinical Phase – CBSE and Pathways for Clinical Training Criminal Background Check Clinical Terms Bridge Time for Students Clinical Examinations Clinical Placement in the USA NBME Comprehensive Basic Sciences Examination The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) USMLE Application Licensure Licensure Clinical Terms - Guidance Resources and Schedules Clinical Terms- Guidance Resources and Schedules A Three-Year Clinical Schedule Extended Timelines in the Clinical Program Clerkship Grading About Clerkship Grading Policies Graduation Graduation Assessment Board Requirements for Graduation Honors Designations Teacher-Learner Expectations Teacher Learning Expectations Guiding Principles Responsibilities of Teachers and Learners Relationships Between Teachers and Students Policy on Non-Fraternization Relationships Learning Environment Policy Learning Environment Policy Diversity and Inclusion Policy Diversity and Inclusion Policy Definitions Responsibilities Nondiscrimination Policy Policy Statement Definitions (specific to this Policy) Contacts Procedures for Reporting Intentionally False Reports Resources Student Mistreatment Policy Policy Statement and Purpose Procedures for Reporting Processing of Mistreatment Non-Tolerance for Retaliation Awareness Contacts Cross References Nondiscrimination Statement and Title IX Information Perspectives and Viewpoints Expressed by Students or Student Groups/Organizations Perspectives and Viewpoints Expressed by Students or Student Groups/Organizations
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE)