The purpose of 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 SPCs monitor student progress and ensure that all students meet the academic and professional requirements necessary for advancement in the curriculum and graduation. The role of the SPCs is not to approve all students for promotion into the next academic year, which is the job of the Faculty Assembly. The SPCs, appointed by the Dean of LMU-DCOM, are composed of faculty members and deans with the requisite skill and knowledge necessary for each committee. All SPCs make recommendations to a student’s respective Campus Dean who makes the final decision.
Each LMU-DCOM location will have an SPC to address academic progress and/or professionalism issues for all students assigned to that location from the date of matriculation and continuing through graduation from LMU-DCOM.