Community Standards Committee (CSC)
The CSC is designed to promote optimal professionalism in both classroom and clinical settings. The CSC is comprised of the Assistant/Associate Deans of Students from all campuses and other relevant LMU-DCOM administration, faculty and/or staff as deemed necessary by the specific circumstance and as requested by the Campus Dean. The goal of the CSC is to ensure that osteopathic medical students engage in professional learning opportunities while gaining mentorship from LMU-DCOM administration, faculty and/or staff. Referrals to the CSC can be made for conduct or professionalism violations or concerns. An osteopathic medical student’s failure to comply with any recommendations put forth by the CSC will result in referral to the appropriate SPC.
Outcomes
When an osteopathic medical student is referred to the CSC, they will be required to discuss the reported violation or concern with the committee. They may then be required to complete criteria specified by the CSC. Given that circumstances surrounding professionalism violations or concerns are unique to each student’s situation; the CSC outcome will be provided to the student in writing. As a part of their recommendations, the CSC may place the student on Professionalism Warning for which the terms will be outlined in the written notice provided. A student remains on professionalism warning for the remainder of their time at LMU-DCOM, though the Campus Dean may evaluate professionalism status, as requested, at the end of an academic year. Further professionalism violations for those already on professionalism warning or failure to comply with professionalism warning terms and conditions will result in referral to the student’s respective SPC.
Student Progress Committees (SPCs)
The purpose of the SPCs is to ensure that every graduate of LMU-DCOM has the skills, knowledge, and judgment to assume the responsibilities of an osteopathic physician. The Committees will monitor osteopathic medical student progress and ensure that all students meet the academic and professional requirements necessary for advancement in the curriculum and timely graduation. The committees, appointed by the Dean and Chief Academic Officer of LMU-DCOM, are composed of select faculty members and Assistant/Associate Deans of LMU-DCOM.
Any osteopathic medical student who demonstrates failure to uphold LMU-DCOM’s professionalism or conduct standards will be subject to disciplinary actions. The student may be referred to the CSC or directly to the appropriate SPC. The student’s entire academic and professional record can be examined during the meeting.
For osteopathic medical students who are required to appear before any SPC for evaluation of conduct, academic integrity, or professionalism violations, the appropriate SPC may recommend the following to the student’s respective Campus Dean:
- Referral to the CSC
- Professionalism Warning or Professionalism Probation
- Suspension from LMU-DCOM
- Dismissal from LMU-DCOM