9.2.7. Leave of Absence
A student who fails a course and successfully petitions to repeat the course must file for a leave of absence until the next time the course is offered. Students who request and receive permission to leave the program temporarily due to personal reasons will also be required to file for a leave of absence. With the exception of clerkships, all courses in the program are offered once per academic year. Because the learning in the Program is cumulative and outcomes are competency-based, students who take a leave of absence will be required to audit courses and/or pass examinations in order to demonstrate adequate retention of knowledge and skills studied in the previous year. Requirements for returning to the program will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Student Development Committee and presented to the Program Director for final approval. All Leaves of Absence must be requested using the Institute’s Leave of Absence form.