Responsible Unit: COM Dean | Executive lead: COM Dean
Created: 5/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 4/24/2019, 12/08/2020, 11/14/2023 | Effective: 11/14/2023
Compliance: COCA 1.6, COCA 9.2, NWCCU 2.G.2
Approving Body: PPC | Classification: COM Students
Policy:
A student who has fulfilled all the academic requirements within 150 percent of his/her four-year program, except where an exception is required by law, will be granted the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine provided the student:
- Has complied with all the curricular, legal, and financial requirements of the University
- Attends, in person, the commencement ceremony
- Has met requirements for graduation that include passage of COMLEX-USA Level 1 and 2CE
- Is at least 21 years of age
- Has demonstrated the ethical, personal, and professional qualities deemed necessary for the successful, continued study and practice of osteopathic medicine
- Can meet the minimum technical standards
- Has demonstrated suitability for the practice of medicine as evidenced by the assumption of responsibility for patient care and integrity in the conduct of clinical activities
- Has been recommended for graduation by the faculty, dean, president, and Board of Trustees of PNWU
- Is free from any outstanding medical debts to the University’s affiliated hospitals or clinics
- Has attended and completed required exit sessions as determined by PNWU i.e. loan counseling, etc.
Definitions:
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Procedure:
COM Faculty Council Recommendation of Students for Graduation
Related Documents:
N/A
Policy Resources
- Policy Development and Approval Training
- Establishing and Creating University Policies and Procedures (Policy)
- Policy Development & Approval Procedure
- Policy Development & Approval Diagram
- Policy Justification Form
- Policy Template (password protected)
- Procedure Resources (password protected)
- PNWU Alumni Association Bylaws
- COM Bylaws
- PNWU Bylaws
For assistance with policies and procedures contact:
Lori Fulton
lfulton@pnwu.edu