Dismissal

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Matriculation in medical school is a privilege, not a right. Therefore, a student may be dismissed for the following reasons:

1. Failure to exhibit the personal and professional qualifications that are prerequisite to the practice of medicine.
2. Violation of CCOM rules and regulations that are grounds for dismissal.
3. Failure to achieve minimum academic standards.

Students who accumulate three or more failure equivalents in a single academic year, and Extended Study Program students who accumulate two failure equivalents, are recommended for dismissal. Students who receive four cumulative course failure equivalents in the preclinical years are recommended for dismissal. The Preclinical Promotions Committee and the Clinical Promotions Committee reserves the right to change its usual actions for reasons of additional consideration. All decisions of the Preclinical Promotions Committee can be appealed to the Dean in accordance with policies found in this handbook.