Dismissal

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

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

1. Failure to exhibit the personal qualifications prerequisite to the practice of medicine.
2. Violation of AZCOM policies that are grounds for dismissal.
3. Failure to achieve minimum academic standards.

Students who fail three or more courses in a single academic year, and Extended Study Program students who accumulate two failures, usually receive a recommendation for dismissal. Students who receive four cumulative course failures during their enrollment at AZCOM usually receive a recommendation for dismissal. The 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.