Semester to Semester Progression

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ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND PROGRESSION {A3.14b}

 

Due to the sequential nature of the Didactic Phase curriculum, students must successfully complete all courses in each semester before becoming eligible to advance to the next semester during the Didactic Phase. This is usually the case during the clinical phase, please see the clinical handbook, as policies and procedures may differ in the clinical phase of the program. These determinations are made carefully by the Student Progress (SPC). At the mid-point and conclusion of the semester, the SPC reviews each student’s academic and professional performance. Students must be recommended for progression by the SPC to be eligible to take courses in the subsequent semester.

 

Semester To Semester Progression - Didactic Phase

  • Achieve a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA 
  • No course grades below “C” 
  • Obtain established minimal grades for Observed Standardized Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) 
  • Achieve minimum established scores for all formative evaluations and examinations 
  • Demonstration of the LMU-Tampa Program standard of Professionalism 

Progression From Didactic Phase to Clinical Phase

  • Achieve a minimum overall 3.0 GPA 
  • No course grade below “C”
  • Obtain established minimal grades for Observed Standardized Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) 
  • Achieve minimum established scores for all formative and summative evaluations/examinations.
  • Demonstration of the LMU-Tampa PA Program Standard of Professionalism 

*Please note any grade below “C” within the didactic phase will result in dismissal from the program. 

 

Semester To Semester Progression - Clinical Phase

Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPE) completed during the Clinical Phase of the Program do not follow the semester calendar.  Due to the timing and complexity of evaluative measures incorporated, student performance is assessed by the CED at the completion of each SCPE to determine progression to the next rotation.   

Clinical Phase to Completion

  • Achieve a minimum overall 3.0 GPA. 
  • Successfully complete all Supervised Clinical Practical Experiences/SCPEs.
  • Two (2) failed clinical rotations will result in dismissal from the program.
  • No course grade below the level of “C”.
  • Obtain passing grades on all end-of-rotation examinations (EORE).
  • Achieve minimum established scores for all formative and summative evaluations/examinations. 
  • Documentation of professionalism. 
  • Indicate successful completion of a minimum of 16 community service hours.

In the event that a student does not meet the above criteria, is remediating a course or course component, or may be on academic or professionalism probation, the student may progress to the subsequent semester at the discretion of the SPC Student Progress.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION { A3.14 a-b}

 

To graduate from the LMU-Tampa PA Program and earn a Master of Medical Science degree, students must: 

 

  1. Successfully complete all coursework according to the program-defined academic standards, including demonstration of meeting all Program Learning Outcomes.  
  2. Successfully pass all components of the Summative Evaluations. 
  3. Demonstrate they have met program expectations and acquired the competencies needed for entry into clinical PA practice with patients seeking medical care across the lifespan, women’s health, care for conditions requiring surgical management, and care for behavioral and mental health conditions.  
  4. Submit a completed graduation application to the LMU-Tampa PA Program.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to meet all the Program’s Technical Standards and Competencies
  6. Achieve good academic standing. In the event that a student is on academic probation as he/she enters the final semester, he/she must complete the final semester with the required overall G.P.A. of 3.0 to be awarded the degree. 
  7. Maintain good professional standing. If a student is placed on professionalism probation at the start of their final semester, they must fulfill the program's established requirements before the end of that semester to successfully transition off probation and be eligible for graduation. 
  8. Complete all requirements for graduation within 48 months of the original date of matriculation.  
  9. Approval of graduation by the Student Progress  Committee (SPC).

 

TIME TO COMPLETION OF PROGRAM

 

Students are allowed a maximum of 48 months to complete the program. Any extensions that will cause a student to exceed the 48-month timeline will result in either dismissal or the need for the student to withdraw from the program.

 

*Students should apply for graduation during the initial part of their final semester before all requirements for the MMS degree are complete. The graduation application is available through your MyLMU account.