9.2.4. Course Failures
If a student fails a course, s/he may be allowed to repeat the course the next time it is offered, usually the following year. (See Section 9.2.7 Leave of Absence) Students requesting an opportunity to retake a failed course must petition the Student Development Committee. The Committee will submit a recommendation to the Program Director for final approval. A student will be allowed to repeat an individual course only once and no more than two different courses during their time in the Program. If a student is permitted to retake a course and does not pass on the second try, s/he will be dismissed from the Program. Withdrawing from a course after the drop/add period constitutes having taken the course once. In addition to the credited courses-failure of a summative examination (preclinical or clinical, written or practical) is treated the same as failing a course and incurs the same consequences as above. Failure of a third distinct course, including clinical clerkships, will result in automatic dismissal from the Program. All recommendations for dismissal must have the final approval of the Program Director.