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CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

STUDENT HANDBOOK2014 - 2015

CSPM Academic and Faculty Offices450 30th Street, Suite 2860Oakland, California 94609

(510) 869-8727

CSPM is committed to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all CSPM students, faculty and staff members

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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2014/2015 CSPM Academic Calendar 5-62014/2015 CSPM Clinical Rotation & Clerkship Calendar 7-8

PART IIntroduction to the CSPM Student Handbook 9Historical Overview 9CSPM Mission/Vision/Value Statements 10Accreditation Status 10CSPM Faculty and Staff Directory 11-13

PART II – GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATIONAttendance 15Late Arrival of Instructor/Clinical Faculty 15Examination Procedures and Protocols 15-16Make-up Examinations 16Credit by Examination 16Advanced Standing/Transfer Credit 16Student Conduct 17Dress Code 17Dismissal from CSPM 17Leave of Absence 17Residencies 17Licensing Procedures 17Policy on Audio Taping or Videotaping of Classes 17Student Notification of Change of Address/Telephone/E-mail 17Policy on Student E-Mail Addresses 18Procedure to Change Approved Examinations, Class 18 Policies and ProceduresPolicy on Eating and Drinking on Campus 18Policy on Taking the 3rd Year Clinical Rotation Practical Examinations, 18 3rd Year Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), and the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (APMLE)Policy on Wearing Photo Identification Badges 19Policy Regarding Cell Phone and Pagers 19Rotation Evaluations 19Clinical Evaluation and Grades 19Third Year Private Office Clerkship (POC) Policy 19CSPM Grading Policy 19Calculation of Grades 19-20Academic Ranking, Composite Clinical Evaluation, and Clinical Ranking 20Good Academic Standing 20Assigning Grades 20Posting and Review of Grades 20-21Retention of Academic Records 21Grades Received for Reexaminations Taken Prior to Submission of the 21 Final Course Grade or for Repetition of a Course/RotationSelection of the Valedictorian in the Case of a Tie 21

California School of Podiatric Medicine Student Handbook – 2014/2015 2

Prerequisite for the Highland/Radiology Rotation 21Annual PPD Requirement 21

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PART III – CSPM ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS

Regulations Governing Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review 23-26

PART IV – OTHER CSPM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Policies on Excused Absences; Late Entry to Examinations; Make-up 27-28Examinations; Excused Absences from Clinical Rotation Assignments

Code of Ethics, Standard of Conduct and Honor Code Policy 29-30for Podiatric Medical Students

Informal and Formal Complaint Procedures 30-31

SMU Complaint Policies and Procedures 31

Minimal Technical Standards and Requirements 32-33

Facility Utilization Policy and Procedures 33-34

Dress Code – Guidelines for Personal Appearance 35

Participation in a Core Training Program 35

Changes in Fourth Year Rotations or Clerkship Programs 36

CSPM Policy on Freedom of Expression 36-37

PART V – CSPM CURRICULUM OVERVIEWS AND ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS

Curricular Innovations 38

CSPM Program Learning Outcomes 38-40

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree Program 40

Listing of first year through fourth year courses and clinical rotations 40-42

NBPME Student Agreement 42

Samuel Merritt University Institutional Learning Outcomes 43-45

2014/2015 – CSPM Student Body/Class/Club & Organization Officers 46-48

California Podiatric Medical Students’ Association 49-59Constitution and Bylaws

Student’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities 60


Statement of University Rights and Responsibilities 61

CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE2014 – 2015 ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR

SUMMER SEMESTER 2014 TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2014 THROUGHFRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

HOLIDAY: JULY 4th CELEBRATED FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014

NATIONAL BOARDS PART I(3rd YEAR ROTATIONS CANCELLED)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION BEGINS – CLASS OF 2017

TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014

FALL SEMESTER 2014 MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2014 THROUGHFRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014

CSPM NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAM - CLASS OF 2018

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 THROUGHFRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION BEGINS – CLASSES OF 2016 AND 2018

MONDAY, AUGUST, 25, 2014

HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

NATIONAL BOARDS PART I WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014

FALL SEMESTER BREAK – CLASS OF 2017 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 THROUGH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014

THANKSGIVING RECESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014 ANDFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2014

CLASSES OF 2016 AND 2018 – COURSE REVIEW WEEK (NO NEW MATERIAL TO BE PRESENTED – CLINICAL ROTATIONS CONTINUE). FINAL EXAMS MAY BE SCHEDULED DURING THIS WEEK

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2014 THROUGHFRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014

FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK (3RD YEARROTATIONS CANCELLED) – CLASS OF 2016

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 THROUGHFRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014

WINTER RECESS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 THROUGHSUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2015

NATIONAL BOARD PART II(4TH YEAR ROTATIONS CANCELLED)

JANUARY 2015EXACT DATE TBD

SPRING SEMESTER 2015 MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2015 THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION BEGINS MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2015

NATIONAL BOARD PART II WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2015EXACT DATE TBD

HOLIDAY: MARTIN LUTHER KING MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2015PRESIDENT’S HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES – CLINICAL ROTATION ASSIGNMENTS MAY BE SCHEDULED)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015

NATIONAL BOARD PART II WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2015EXACT DATE TBD

SPRING BREAK (NO CLASSES – CLINICAL ROTATION ASSIGNMENTS CONTINUE)

MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015 THROUGHFRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015


OSCE EXAMINATION – CLASS OF 2016 TO BE DETERMINED

LAST DAY OF CLASSES/EXAMINATIONSCLASS OF 2017

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015

NATIONAL BOARD PART II WEDNESDAY, MAY 2015EXACT DATE TBD

COURSE REVIEW WEEK (NO NEW MATERIAL TO BE PRESENTED – CLINICAL ROTATIONS CONTINUE) – CLASSES OF 2016 AND 2018

MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015 THROUGH

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015

FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK (3RD YEARROTATIONS CANCELLED) CLASS OF 2016AND 2018

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 THROUGHFRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015

LAST DAY AT CORE SITE ROTATIONS/ CLERKSHIPS (2015)

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015

DPM/DPT/DNP GRADUATION BALL THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015

GRADUATION FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015

LAST DAY OF ROTATIONS – 2016 AND 2017 SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2015


2nd and 3rd Year CLINICAL ROTATION CALENDAR2014 – 2015 ACADEMIC YEAR

JUNE 05/26/14-06/29/14 5 WEEKS

JULY 06/30/14-08/03/14 5 WEEKS

AUGUST 08/04/14-08/31/14 4 WEEKS

SEPTEMBER 09/01/14-09/28/14 4 WEEKS

OCTOBER 09/29/14-10/26/14 4 WEEKS

NOVEMBER 10/27/14-11/30/14 5 WEEKS

DECEMBER 12/01/14-01/04/15 5 WEEKS

JANUARY 01/05/15-02/01/15 4 WEEKS

FEBRUARY 02/02/15-03/01/15 4 WEEKS

MARCH 03/02/15-03/29/15 4 WEEKS

APRIL 03/30/15-04/26/15 4 WEEKS

MAY 04/27/15-05/22/15 4 WEEKS

Students are required to attend clinical rotations during official holidays and during break periods, unless directed to do otherwise by the director of the clinical rotation.


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4th Year CLINICAL ROTATION & CLERKSHIP CALENDAR2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR

JUNE 06/02/14-06/27/14 4 WEEKS

JULY 06/30/14-08/01/14 5 WEEKS

AUGUST 08/04/14-09/05/14 5 WEEKS

SEPTEMBER 09/08/14-10/03/14 4 WEEKS

OCTOBER 10/06/14-10/31/14 4 WEEKS

NOVEMBER 11/03/14-12/05/14 5 WEEKS

DECEMBER 12/08/14-01/02/15 4 WEEKS

JANUARY 01/05/15-01/30/15 4 WEEKS

FEBRUARY 02/02/15-02/27/15 4 WEEKS

MARCH 03/02/15-03/27/15 4 WEEKS

APRIL 03/30/15-05/01/15 5 WEEKS

MAY 05/04/15-05/15/15* 2 WEEKS

Students are required to attend clinical rotations during official holidays and during break periods, unless directed to do otherwise by the director of the clinical rotation.

Last day for 4th year students is Friday, May 15, 2015

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CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINEAT SAMUEL MERRITT UNIVERSITY

INTRODUCTION TO THE CSPM STUDENT HANDBOOK

The information contained in the California School of Podiatric Medicine (CSPM) Student Handbook pertains to policies that are specific to the CSPM program. The policies referenced in the SMU Catalog/Handbook are usually more generic and apply to all students enrolled at SMU. Therefore, the CSPM academic policies supersede those of the SMU University Catalog/Handbook. References will be made to the Samuel Merritt University (SMU) Catalog/Handbook for information regarding policies that are applicable to the entire SMU campus.

Please see the SMU Catalog/Handbook for detailed policies on the following:

SMU Student Conduct and Honor Code Policy Withdrawal Procedures and Policies Leave-of-Absence Procedures Auditing Courses Immunization and Health Requirements Student Grievance Policies and Procedures Student Records Administration Policy Campus Safety and Security Policy Services for Students

The CSPM Student Handbook is divided into the following three sections:

Part I -Historical Overview of the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University-CSPM Mission, Vision and Values Statements-Accreditation Status-CSPM Directory of Faculty and Staff

Part II -General Student Information

Part III -CSPM Academic Policies, Procedures and Regulations

Part IV -Other CSPM Policies and Procedures

Part V CSPM Curriculum Overview and Academic Expectations

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

The California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University was founded in 1914 as the California School of Chiropody. The name was later changed to the California College of Podiatric Medicine (CCPM). From 1914 to August 2001, the CCPM campus was located in San Francisco’s Western Addition. During the 2001/2002 academic year the College was temporarily housed on the campus of the Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine on Mare Island in Vallejo, California. On July 1, 2002 CCPM, one of nine podiatric medical schools in the United States and the only institution located in Northern California, merged with Samuel Merritt University. Founded in 1909, Samuel Merritt University, with campuses in Oakland, San Mateo and Sacramento, is an affiliate of Sutter Health and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. SMU also offers an undergraduate degree in nursing and graduate degrees in occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing and physician assisting. SMU’s Oakland campus, located adjacent to the more than 1000-bed Alta Bates Summit medical complex, creates an outstanding learning environment. The SMU campus offers state-of-the art labs and classrooms, the East Bay’s largest health


sciences library, distance-learning technologies, comprehensive student support services, a multi-million dollar Health Science Simulation Center, and a newly opened fully equipped Motion Analysis Research Center (MARC).

CSPM MISSION, VISION AND VALUES STATEMENTS

CSPM Mission StatementThe California School of Podiatric Medicine is committed to provide excellent podiatric medical education across the spectrum of healthcare delivery, meaningful community service, and innovative research.

CSPM Vision StatementTo achieve this mission we will treat everyone with compassion and respect, work cooperatively and inter-professionally, hold ourselves to the highest levels of ethical conduct, continuously strive to improve our performance, and manage our resources prudently.

CSPM Values StatementWe are committed to:

Advocate and maintain a culture of dignity, compassion and respect. Promote diversity in scholarship, service and research. Utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to education, research and health care delivery. Provide podiatric care and treatment to the underserved. Encourage and support scholarly activity and research. Foster the principles of lifelong, self-directed learning.

ACCREDITATION STATUS

Samuel Merritt University is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

The California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. Accreditation is an indication of public approbation, attesting to the quality of the podiatric medical education program and the continued commitment of the institution to support the educational program. The council is recognized as the professional institutional accreditation agency for podiatric medical education by the US Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For further information, please contact the Council on Podiatric Medical Education at the following address:

Council on Podiatric Medical Education9312 Old Georgetown Road

Bethesda, MD 20814(301) 571-9200


CSPM FACULTY AND STAFF DIRECTORY

California School of Podiatric Medicineat Samuel Merritt University

450 30th St., 2nd Floor, Suite 2860Oakland, CA 94609

Name Department Address/Location Telephone # E-mail Address

Bolton, John, MD

Podiatric Medicine SMU – Suite 2860 (415) 383-5553

[email protected]

Choate, Cherri, DPM

Director Curriculum Development; AppliedBiomechanics

SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-7638

[email protected]

Clark, Joel, DPM

Podiatric Surgery St. Mary’s Parnassus Practice

(415) 666-1104

[email protected]

Dutra, Timothy, DPM

Applied Biomechanics

SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-6511 x7564

[email protected]

Edmunds, Kathleen, BS

Clinical Research Assistant

SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-6511 x5629

[email protected]

Gilson, Carol,PhD

Preclinical Sciences

SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-8743

[email protected]

Greer, C. KeithJD

Podiatric Medicine (800) 366-8529

[email protected]

Haynes, Debbie Preclinical Affairs Admin. Assistant

SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-6511 x3412

[email protected]

Hewitson, Joseph, DPM

AppliedBiomechanics

VA San Francisco Medical Center

(415) 509-0819

[email protected]

Hoover, Charles,PhD


(415) 502-2278

[email protected]

Huie, Michael, MD, PhD

General Medicine (650) 712-1200

[email protected]

Jenkin, William, DPM

Podiatric Surgery St. Mary’sParnassus Practice

(415) 666-1103

[email protected]

Lewis, Erica Clinical Affairs Admin. Assistant

SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-6511 x2582

[email protected]

Miller, Kevin, DPM

Podiatric Surgery SMU – Suite 2860 (925) 207-2951; (510) 869-1542

[email protected]

Nair, Ajitha, DPM

Podiatric Medicine SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-6511 x3940

[email protected]

Premenko-Lanier, Mary


SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-6511 x7546

[email protected]

Puder, Barbara, PhD


SMU – Peralta 4730 (510) 869-4876

[email protected]

Reyzelman,Alexander,

PodiatricMedicine/General

2299 Post St. Suite 205

(415) 292-0638

[email protected]


mailto:[email protected]



















DPM Medicine SF, CA 94115Richardson, Bruce, PhD

Associate Dean for Preclinical Affairs

SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-8729

[email protected]

Name Department Address/Location Telephone # E-mail AddressRichey, Johanna, DPM

Podiatric Surgery SMU – Suite 2860 (602) 432-1274

[email protected]

Rocco, Richard, PhD


SMU – Provident South - Suite 6681

(510) 869-6511 x7635

[email protected]

Rowan, Reed, PhD


SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-5880

[email protected]

Sanchez, Elena, MA

CSPM Admin.Assistant; Adjunct Faculty

SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-8727

[email protected]

Sanchez, Henry, MD


UCSF – San Francisco

(650) 678-0218

[email protected]

Singleton, Andre, BS

Associate Director, Enrollment & Student Services

SMU – Suite 2850 (510) 869-6511 x4297

[email protected]

Splitter, Amy, DPM

Podiatric Surgery Highland HospitalPodiatry Clinic

(510) 437-4446

[email protected]

Stamps, Eric, DPM

Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-8730

[email protected]

Tran, David, DPM

Associate Director-CSPM Admission

SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-6789

[email protected]

Traynor, Colin, DPM

Podiatric Surgery St. Mary’s Parnassus Practice

(415) 666-1102

[email protected]

Venson, John, DPM

CSPM Academic Dean

SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-8726

[email protected]

Walker-Adame, Irma, MS

Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs

SMU – Suite 2860 (510) 869-8742

[email protected]

Zier, Bennett, MD

General Medicine 2250 Hayes St. Suite 205 San Francisco, CA 94117

(415) 971-3080; (510) 869-1542(415) 585-4857 FAX

[email protected]

[email protected]

CSPM CORE ROTATION COORDINATORS

Jack Bois, DPM VA Palo Alto Podiatry

3801 Miranda Ave.Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 493-5000 X64922

[email protected]

James Stavosky, DPM

Diabetic – Seton Wound Care Center

(650) 755-3338(650) 755-7892 (fax)(650) 245-9235 (cell)

[email protected]

Wenia Lee SFGH – TraumaSurgery Site Coordinator

Ward 3A1001 Potrero Ave.San Francisco, CA 94110

(415) 206-4627(415) 206-5484 (fax)

[email protected]

Ross Talarico, DPM

VA San Francisco Core Director

4150 Clement St.San Francisco, CA

(415) 221-4810 x3464

[email protected]






















94121 Fax (415) 750- 2181

CORE PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Deanna E. Duran, DPM

Tacoma Core Director

Madigan Army Medical Center C/O Podiatry Service9040 Jackson AvenueTacoma, WA 98431-1100

(253) 968-3837 x0321-office(253) 968-3148-FAX

[email protected]

Brian J. Roth, DPM

Arizona Core Director

Maricopa Medical Center2601 E. RooseveltPhoenix, AZ 85008

(602) 344-5056(602) 344- 5048 FAX(602) 608-0097 Pager(480) 353-6686 Cell

[email protected] Program Web Site:www.mihs.org/mededucation/graduate/podiatry.html

Mark C. Margiotta, DPM

Albuquerque Core Director

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center1501 San Pedro Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM87109

(505) 265-1711 X 5313(918) 671-5375 Cell

[email protected]

Nan Hodge, DPM

Salt Lake City, Utah Core Director

SLC-DVMCPodiatry Department500 Foothill Blvd.Salt Lake City, UT 84148

(801) 582-1565 X4826

[email protected]

Program e-mail:[email protected]

Pedram Aslmand, DPM

Los Angeles Core Director

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center2801 Atlantic Ave.Long Beach, CA90806

(562) 426-0376(562) 424-4128 FAX(310) 560-2282 Cell

[email protected]








GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION

ATTENDANCEStudents must be notified during the first class session at the beginning of each term of instruction regarding the methods and measures of evaluation and the procedures for assigning grades. Classroom and Clinical Rotation attendance is a CSPM requirement. The course coordinator must also describe the grading procedures as well as the classroom attendance policy in the course syllabus. Instructors have the option to mandate classroom attendance and to take roll at each class or rotation assignment. If roll will be taken, it must be announced during the first class session.

Students must contact the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs on the day of an examination if they are going to be absent for any reason. The Associate Dean will then notify the instructor for the student. Failure to comply with this will result in a zero (0) for a given exam. Excessive absences from examinations are grounds for review by the CSPM Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee.

Clinic students are required to attend clinical assignments whether they are scheduled at the University or at outside medical centers, clinics, etc. Roll will be taken. Any student who is absent without an excuse, will receive a failing grade. For the complete policy, please see pages 27-28 .

LATE ARRIVAL OF INSTRUCTOR/CLINICAL FACULTYIf an instructor does not arrive at a scheduled lecture, examination or workshop within ten minutes of the scheduled lecture start time, a class representative must contact the CSPM Academic Office to determine when the instructor will arrive. If the class representative is unable to contact a departmental official or personnel in the CSPM Academic Office and 20 minutes of the lecture, examination or workshop time has passed, students may leave the classroom.

Each clinical rotation is responsible for developing its own policy regarding the length of time students are required to wait if a clinical faculty member (or the supervising resident) is late for a clinical rotation.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLSIn constructing, administering and computing the scores of examinations, the following regulations and procedures must be adhered to:

1. Examination formats may include, but are not limited to, written examinations; laboratory examinations; OSCE examinations; simulated/standardized patient examinations, or computer administered examinations.

2. Assigned seating is required for all midterm and final examinations that do not have multiple test versions. Assigned seating is the responsibility of the proctor.

3. For any didactic course that is two units or more, the final examination cannot be worth more than 65% of the total course grade. This policy does not apply to clinical rotation Practical Examinations.

4. Faculty members responsible for a course must be present during midterm and final examinations unless otherwise authorized by the Associate Dean for Preclinical Affairs or the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.

5. The CSPM Administrative Assistant shall forward the proposed final examination schedules to the CSPM Deans Council for approval by the fourth week of each semester.

6. Final examinations for the first and second year classes are staggered and shall be given on the dates and times approved by the CSPM Dean’s Council, with no more than two course examinations per day. Third year final examinations shall be given during the Published Final Examination Week (12/8/14 to 12/12/14 for the fall 2014 semester and 5/11/14 to 5/15/15 for the spring 2015 semester), when classes are suspended with no more


than two course examinations per day. During the week prior to the Final Examination Week, course review sessions for the first and third year classes may be held. However, no new lecture material can be presented during this week.

7. Clinical rotations shall be suspended during the Published Final Examination Week.

8. Students are not permitted to wear long bill caps during examinations.

9. Cell phones and other hand-held electronic devices (i.e., iPhones, blackberry’s, palm pilots, etc.) must be turned off and placed against the wall with all other possessions.

10. Eating or drinking beverages (except for water) during examinations will not be permitted.

11. Students must request permission from the instructor before leaving an examination room to go to the toilet.

12. If a student arrives at the University late for a scheduled examination the student must immediately contact the instructor. At the discretion of the instructor the student may be allowed to enter the examination room and sit for the examination. The student will still be required to complete the examination by the originally scheduled ending time. If the first examination has been turned in, students will not be allowed to enter or exit and re-enter the examination room for any reason. Students who arrive after the first exam has been turned in must proceed immediately to the CSPM Academic Office for instructions.

MAKE-UP EXAMINATIONSStudents who have received an excused absence from an examination due to illness or other emergency situations may be allowed to take a make-up examination. The course instructor has the option of administering the make-up exam in any manner deemed appropriate including oral or essay examinations or adding additional questions to the final examination. For the complete policy on excused absences and make-up examinations please see the policy on pages 27-28 .

CREDIT BY EXAMINATIONIn special cases, students may be allowed course credit by examination. Requests for credit by examination must be made to the appropriate instructor no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of the course involved. Such requests must be approved by both the instructor and the appropriate Associate Dean. Transfer students and students permitted course credit by examination must pay the regular tuition charge and will not receive a proration of tuition.

The challenge examination must be taken during the first two weeks of the course. Credit will be granted on a Pass/ Fail Basis. If the student is successful in passing the examination, a grade of Pass will be recorded on their transcript. If the student fails the examination, the student will be required to complete the course as scheduled and no grade will be reported until the course has been completed.

ADVANCED STANDING/TRANSFER CREDITWhen a student transfers into the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University, each file is reviewed on an individual basis to determine the amount of transferable credit hours. All prior coursework from the original accredited University is reviewed and compared to equivalent courses offered by CSPM. Students requesting to transfer to the CSPM must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Transfers will not be considered beyond the first semester of year two2. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.003. Cannot have received any failing grades or be in jeopardy of receiving failing grades at the prior podiatric

medicine or other medical school, or have a record of disciplinary proceedings. This must be verified in writing by the Dean of Academic Affairs at the prior institution.

4. The student’s entire academic record from the previous podiatric or other medical school, including any leaves of absence, will be evaluated in the transfer request for advanced standing

5. The student’s first year curriculum must parallel CSPM’s first year curriculum to be considered for advanced standing beyond the first year.


If the student has taken any course work that is found in the third year curriculum, they have the option to test out of the course. The transfer credit hours are recorded on the official University transcript following completion of the first semester. Students who receive course credit(s) from other institutions will not receive any reduction in their tuition.

STUDENT CONDUCTBy their registration, students affirm that they will honor the student conduct regulations of the CSPM and the SMU and abide by them as stated in the Student Handbooks. Please refer to the CSPM policy on pages 29-30 and to the SMU Catalog/Handbook for the complete institution policy.

DRESS CODEThe CSPM community (students, faculty, staff and administration) has formulated a set of guidelines on personal appearance. See page 35 for complete regulations regarding the dress code at CSPM . Any additional requirements set by the individual departments, externships, or medical centers should be considered to hold precedence over the Dress Code policy of the CSPM.

DISMISSAL FROM CSPMIf a student is dismissed from CSPM/SMU for academic or disciplinary reasons, the student will not be permitted to reenroll at CSPM.

LEAVE OF ABSENCEA student may be granted a leave of absence for valid reasons such as prolonged ill health, unexpected difficulties or failure to pass the APMLE Part I examination. Leaves of Absence are granted for a period of up to one year from the date of withdrawal from the University. For a non-medical leave of absence request the student must be in good academic standing, i.e., not on academic probation or in the case of a first term student, not in a failing status at the time of the request. Requests for a medical leave of absence will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In addition, the student must have cleared all of the outstanding financial obligations with the University. Students who fail to return to the CSPM at the end of the specified leave period forfeit their positions. Such students must make re-application to the CSPM if they wish to be admitted at some future date. Please refer to the SMU Catalog/Handbook for detailed information regarding leave of absence procedures.

RESIDENCIESThe Clinical Affairs Administrative Assistant works with CSPM students to assist them with obtaining residency training programs. Admission to and graduation from CSPM at SMU does not guarantee that a student will be placed in a Residency Training Program. Applications for the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) approved programs are available to 4th year students from this office. All such applications are processed through the Central Application Service for Podiatric Residencies (CASPR). Interested students should contact the Clinical Affairs Administrative Assistant for further information.

LICENSING PROCEDURESAdmission to and graduation from CSPM at SMU does not guarantee licensure for the practice of podiatric medicine. Graduates of CSPM who successfully complete Parts I, II and III of the National Boards and satisfactorily complete a Residency Training Program are eligible to apply for licensure to practice Podiatric Medicine in the State of California as well as other states.

POLICY ON AUDIOTAPING OR VIDEOTAPING OF CLASSESAudio taping or video taping of lectures, laboratories, review sessions, clinical rotations, and other forms of course meetings is prohibited by policy unless specifically approved by the instructor on a lecture by lecture basis. If approval is given, the audiotapes or videotapes produced are for use by CSPM students on campus only and cannot be distributed, sold, exhibited or posted on the Internet or other social media.


STUDENT NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS/TELEPHONE/E-MAILIt is a policy of the CSPM that students must provide current address, telephone and e-mail information and any subsequent changes of this information to the Office of the Registrar in a timely manner.

POLICY ON STUDENT E-MAIL ADDRESSESAll CSPM students are required to have a Samuel Merritt University e-mail address. It is extremely important for each student to establish and maintain a current e-mail address since almost all of the notifications sent by faculty members to students will be sent via e-mail. CSPM faculty will be only using the e-mail Distribution lists for CSPM students that are set up with the IT department. In addition, CSPM students are required to check their e-mail messages at least one time each day. New entering students will be assigned an SMU e-mail address. The standard for student e-mail is: [email protected] (e.g., Susan Smith would be [email protected]). Students are required to manage their own account, and e-mail communication with students will only be through their SMU address. If a student has questions regarding their e-mail account they should contact the IT Help Desk at (510) 869-6836.

PROCEDURE TO CHANGE APPROVED EXAMINATIONS, CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURESOnce the mid-term examination schedule has been determined no change may be made to the schedule without the approval of the Course Coordinator and the Director of Curriculum Development (Dr. Cherri Choate). In addition, following the authorization of the course coordinator and the Director of Curriculum Development, a unanimous vote of the entire class is required. The vote must be made by secret paper ballot, or through an electronic process handled by the CSPM Academic Affairs Office.

POLICY ON EATING AND DRINKING ON CAMPUSNo eating, drinking or smoking is permitted in any classroom, laboratory or auditorium. Student Lounges or areas outdoors may be used for eating. Occasionally, noon-hour lectures or seminars are scheduled. At these times, students are permitted to bring their lunches into the designated classrooms. However, care must be taken to remove all refuse to a trash container after the lecture/seminar.

POLICY ON TAKING THE THIRD YEAR CLINICAL ROTATION PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS, THE THIRD YEAR OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINATIONS (OSCE), AND THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICINE LICENSING EXAMINATION (APMLE)

As a requirement for graduation from CSPM students are required to satisfactorily complete all of the required courses, have at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.000 (class of 2015) or have at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.500 (class of 2016 and henceforth), and take and pass the 3 rd Year Clinical Rotation Practical Examinations, take and pass the 3rd Year OSCE examination, and take and pass the American Podiatric Medicine Licensing Examination (APMLE) Part I examination.

Students are required to take Part I of the APMLE exam at the first administration of the test in July following the completion of the second year of study.

o Students will be permitted to take the October APMLE Part I examination if they failed to pass the July test. If a student fails the October APMLE Part I exam, they will be allowed to continue their didactic course work, providing that they are otherwise academically eligible to continue on at the University. However, they will be required to drop their remaining third year clinical rotation assignments, once the official results have been received, at the direction of the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.

o If the student subsequently passes the APMLE Part I examination the following July, and is otherwise academically eligible to continue on at the University, the student will be allowed to complete the remaining third year clinical rotation assignments. If a student fails to pass the APMLE Part I examination on the third attempt, the student will be dismissed from the University.




All students are required to take Part II of the APMLE exam during the first administration of the test in January of the spring semester of the final year at CSPM/SMU.

POLICY ON WEARING PHOTO IDENTIFICATION BADGESSMU policy stipulates that all students, staff and faculty MUST wear their Photo ID Badges at all times when on campus. Individuals may be denied access to campus facilities if they do not have the ID Badge in their possession.

POLICY REGARDING CELL PHONE AND PAGERS While in the classroom and laboratories, cell phones and pagers must be set on vibration and answered outside of the classroom or turned off. This policy is not relevant to the use of cell phones or pagers while on clinical rotations.

ROTATION EVALUATIONSAs a requirement for completion of each clinical rotation, all students are required to complete and submit Rotation/Clinician evaluations, which are available on-line. Final rotation grades and evaluations will not be forwarded to the Registrar’s Office until the required evaluations have been turned in.

CLINICAL EVALUATION AND GRADESStudent performance while on clinical rotations is evaluated following completion of each rotation. This evaluation is documented and recorded for the purpose of assisting student development in clinical education. The Director of each clinic area shall submit complete evaluation forms, which are available on-line, within two weeks of the date of completion of each rotation. Letter grades are given for the Third Year Surgery, Third Year Highland Hospital and Third Year Diabetic Wound Care Rotations. Grading for all other clinical rotations is done on a Pass/Fail basis. In addition to grades and evaluations for clinical rotations completed at CSPM, fourth-year students will receive evaluations from their off-campus rotations and clerkship assignments. These evaluations shall be submitted by the Core Site Directors, via the on-line process, following completion of each rotation/externship.

THIRD YEAR PRIVATE OFFICE CLERKSHIP (POC) POLICYThird Year Private Office Clerkship assignments may be scheduled outside of the San Francisco Bay Area during the summer months (June, July or August) only, if the assignment will not interfere with scheduled rotation orientations, or other required school classes or events. POC’s during the periods between September and May will only be approved for sites that are located in the San Francisco Bay Area. All classes and clinical rotation orientation sessions will take priority over the Private Office Clerkship assignment.

CSPM GRADING POLICYA Excellent 4 grade points (90.0%-100%)B Good 3 grade points (80.0%-89.9%)C Satisfactory 2 grade points (70.0%-79.9%)F Failure 0 grade points (Below 70.0%)P Pass 0 grade points

Students in the class of 2015 must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.000 and no failing grades that have not been remedied in order to be eligible for graduation from CSPM at SMU. Students in the class of 2016, and henceforth, must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.500 at the end of each semester and no failing grades that have not been remedied in order to be eligible for graduation from CSPM at SMU. In order for a student to be given an “Incomplete” grade, the student must be passing the course or clinical rotation at the time the “Incomplete” grade is assigned.

CALCULATION OF GRADES


In determining grades for course work or clinical rotations, instructors may assign 100% to whatever raw score of an examination or series of examination scores they deem appropriate. For example, an instructor may assign a raw score of 92% as 100%, if this is the highest score attained or if this score is at a high point on the range of scores. However, once the score equivalent to 100% is determined, all subsequent percentages must be calculated accordingly, using the selected raw score as a denominator. The raw score equivalent of 100% must be reported for grading purposes. There will be no grades recorded higher than 100%. Clinic and course work shall be graded on a straight grading scale; e.g., 90.0 to 100.0 = A/Excellent; 80.0 to 89.9= B/Good, etc. Grades will only be rounded to the 0.1 place.

ACADEMIC RANKING, COMPOSITE CLINICAL EVALUATION, AND CLINICAL RANKINGGrade point averages and academic class rank are based solely on performance in academic courses and do not reflect the students’ clinical rotation performance. At the completion of the third year of study, a Composite Clinical Evaluation will be completed. The Composite Clinical Evaluation is based on the student’s performance while on clinical rotation assignments.

GOOD ACADEMIC STANDINGA student shall be considered to be in “Good Academic Standing” if the student is eligible to continue enrollment according to the CSPM Academic Policies, Procedures and Regulations. The CSPM Academic Policies, Procedures and Regulations are located on pages 23-26 .

ASSIGNING GRADESThe final examination shall not be the sole basis for determining the course grade. The course grade shall include a combination of quizzes, midterm examinations, the final examination and other appropriate criteria previously established by the instructor. In the event that a student misses exams, quizzes or fails to complete all assignments, due to excused absences, the instructor must advise the student and the Associate Dean for Preclinical Affairs or the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs regarding the basis on which that student’s final grade shall be computed. Required courses shall be graded with a letter grade. Grading for electives will be on a Pass/Fail basis. All courses shall be assigned final grades at the end of every term.

POSTING AND REVIEW OF GRADES1. After each examination, grades will be posted on Canvas by the Course Coordinator.

2. Midterm examination grades will be posted within five business days from the date of the examination.

3. Students will have one week (excluding school holidays) from the date that the midterm examination grades are posted to review and submit written reports of controversy to the Education Committee for subsequent review by the Course Coordinator. Thursdays will be reserved for exam reviews for third year students only.

4. Students will have the opportunity to review all examinations given during the semester at selected times prior to the end of the semester. A notification regarding the dates that students can review all examinations will be forward to students each semester.

5. Final examination grades must be posted no later than one week from the day of the examination. To appeal final course grades, Student Education Committees will have one week from the day the grades are posted to review questions of controversy, and one week following the examination review week to meet with the course instructor/coordinator to present challenges. The Education Committee shall bring all questions submitted before the instructor/coordinator for review. The anonymity of the student shall be strictly maintained.

6. If the Education Committee wishes to appeal the decision of the instructor, the EducationCommittee may make an appointment to discuss the appeal with the appropriate Associate Dean.


7. If the Education Committee desires to further appeal a decision, the Chair should make an appointment to meet with the CSPM Dean. All pertinent information regarding the appeal must be submitted in writing to the Academic Dean at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment. The decision of the CSPM Dean shall be final and binding. The student who initially submitted the report shall be notified of the final disposition.

8. Individual students are not to approach their instructors for special consideration.

RETENTION OF ACADEMIC RECORDSCourse records for the fall semester (exam scantron sheets, one copy of the actual exam, essay questions, scantron sheets for all re-exams, essay questions, one copy of the actual re-exam) must be retained until the end of the Spring Semester. Course records for the Spring Semester must be retained until the end of the following Fall Semester.

GRADES RECEIVED FOR REEXAMINATIONS TAKEN PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF THE FINAL COURSE GRADE OR FOR REPETITION OF A COURSE/ROTATIONIf a student is allowed to take a Reexamination for a course prior to submission of the final course grade, the highest grade that will be recorded for the course is a “C”. Approval to take the Reexamination is not automatic but will be determined by the course coordinator. When a CSPM student is approved by the CSPM Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee to repeat a CSPM course to remedy a failure in a course(s), once the student passes the repeated course the actual grade(s) received will be posted on the transcript during a subsequent term and the new course grade(s) will be used when calculating the new GPA. The original failing grade received will remain on the transcript.

If a student is approved by the Committee to repeat a letter graded clinical rotation or re-take the Practical Examination that the student previously failed, once the student repeats the clinical rotation or passes the Practical Examination for the rotation, a grade of “C” will be posted on the transcript and the “C” grade will replace the failing grade when calculating the new GPA. The original failing grade received will remain on the transcript.

SELECTION OF THE VALEDICTORIAN IN THE CASE OF A TIEIf there is a tie for the Valedictorian at graduation, the decision regarding who will be the Valedictorian will be based on the students’ cumulative GPA plus the students’ composite clinical ranking.

PREREQUISITE FOR THE THIRD YEAR RADIOLOGY ROTATIONStudents will not be permitted to take the 3 rd Year Radiology Rotation until they have passed the 2nd Year Radiology Rotation.

ANNUAL PPD REQUIREMENTStudents are required to get a PPD every 12 months prior to the start of their second, third or fourth year clinical rotation assignments in June. If a student has a positive PPD they may be required to obtain a chest radiograph or an equivalent test. Since most of the hospitals and healthcare facilities that you will rotate through require proof of your immunization status, you will not be allowed to participate in clinical rotation assignments with an expired PPD. The SMU Student Health Services offers free PPD’s for enrolled students. Student Health Service office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.


CSPM ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS

REGULATIONS GOVERNING STUDENT PERFORMANCE, PROMOTION AND GLOBAL REVIEW

Policy:

These regulations and policies shall provide the exclusive procedures for determining whether students at CSPM have satisfied the academic requirements for continuation of their matriculation at the University or their qualifications to receive the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree (DPM) from the University. These regulations and procedures supersede all prior regulations and procedures regarding academic performance. Samuel Merritt University reserves the right to refuse promotion or re-admission to a student who is believed, for any reason, to be in breach of the regulations, policies and procedures of the University.

The Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee is charged with the responsibility to consider and take action on all matters pertaining to the academic requirements of CSPM. The Committee is also responsible for recommending policy changes for approval to the CSPM Dean. The Committee will be composed of a minimum of eight members with at least one representative from each of the following departments: Preclinical Sciences, Podiatric Surgery, Applied Biomechanics and Medicine. In addition, a third or fourth year student, recommended by the CPMSA, will serve as a voting member of the Committee.

Members of the Committee on Student Performance and Promotion for the 2014/2015 academic year are:

* Richard Rocco, PhD (Chair)* Cherri Choate, DPM* Timothy Dutra, DPM* Carol Gilson, PhD* Kevin Miller, DPM* Ajitha Nair, DPM* Bruce Richardson, PhD* Eric Stamps, DPM* Stephanie Mita (3rd Year Student Representative)

In addition, the Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee shall include the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs – Irma Walker-Adame (non-voting).

MeetingsThe Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee shall meet at least once following the close of each term to review the records of students who have one or more of the following deficiencies:

1. Are currently on academic probation

2. Have a GPA that is below 2.000 (class of 2015) or that is below 2.500 (class of 2016 and henceforth)

3. Have In Progress grades that are past due

4. Have Incomplete grades that are past due

5. Have received one or more F’s in a semester

The Committee may also meet to review policy change recommendations. Advanced notice of each scheduled meeting date shall be given by the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs, to students up for review and


members of the Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee. Additional meetings may be called as required.

QuorumA quorum shall consist of a majority of the voting membership.

(Regulations Governing Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review – Continued)

MinutesThe Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs will record the Minutes of the Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee meetings. All student records shall be confidential unless disclosure is properly authorized. Decisions made by the Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee shall be forwarded to the CSPM Dean and to the Office of the Registrar for recording as appropriate.

Regulations and RequirementsAt the end of each term of instruction, the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs shall arrange a meeting date and provide committee members with the names of students to be reviewed and the reasons for review. Prior to the meeting date, faculty members may be surveyed to obtain recommendations for possible committee action and student decisions. All students being brought up before the Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee will receive notification via e-mail informing them that a meeting has been scheduled and that they are required to personally meet with the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs prior to the scheduled Committee meeting date to discuss the review process and their rights and responsibilities. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of specific rights and/or responsibilities.

Academic performance and promotion shall be determined by CSPM policies as specified below and may be amended from time to time:

If a student at the end of any term is on academic probation, has an incomplete in any course or rotation, has less than a 2.000 cumulative average (class of 2015), or has less than a 2.500 cumulative average (class of 2016 and henceforth), or has received a failing grade in any course or clinical rotation during the term, the committee shall review the student’s academic standing and make recommendations for action. Academic deficiency recommendations may include one or more of the following at the Committee’s discretion:

1. Remedial work to be completed within one term.

2. Remedial work to be completed during the summer semester through an outside institution that has been approved by CSPM. The student must pass the summer remediation course with a minimum grade of “C”.

3. Repetition of a course during the next academic year with a grade requirement of at least a “C”. Repetition of a clinical rotation shall be taken as arranged by the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs (2 nd or 3rd year rotations) with a grade requirement of at least a “C” or a “Pass”.

4. Repetition of part or all of an academic year. A student repeating the year shall be on academic probation for the entire academic year and must take and pass all courses and rotations in that year’s curriculum. No student shall be permitted to repeat more than one year. All remedial work or repeated courses must be completed with a grade requirement of at least a “C”.

5. Mandatory tutorial assistance.

6. Academic Probation:

a. If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below 2.000 (class of 2015), or below 2.500 (class of 2016 and henceforth) the student will be automatically placed on academic probation. The Committee may also elect to place a student on Academic Probation if the student has failed a course or clinical rotation but has a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or higher (class of 2015), or has a cumulative GPA of 2.500 or higher (class of 2016 and henceforth). Failure to meet these requirements will subject the student to a recommendation for dismissal from the Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee.


b. A student on academic probation must pass all courses and clinical rotations completed during the probation period and raise their grade point average to a 2.000 (class of 2015) or to a 2.500 (class of 2016 and henceforth) by the end of the term specified. Failure to meet these requirements will subject the student to a recommendation for dismissal from the Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee.

(Regulations Governing Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review – Continued)

c. In order to continue on to fourth year clinical rotations or be eligible for graduation from the CSPM, a student must have cleared all failing grades and have achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 2.000 (class of 2015), or have achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 2.500 (class of 2016 and henceforth).

d. Removal from Academic Probation must be approved by the Committee.

7. Mandatory Counseling. The Committee reserves the right to recommend that the student be evaluated for academic and/or personal counseling.

8. Medical Leave of Absence.

9. Suspension for a finite or an indefinite period of time.

10. Recommendation for dismissal from the University.

11. If a student in any class fails a course, a clinical rotation, is placed on academic program, or has a cumulative GPA of less than 2.500 the student will not be allowed to hold an office in a class, the CPMSA, a club or an organization. If the student already holds an office, the student will be required to resign from the office.

12. If a student does not meet all of the stipulated requirements, the student will be subject to dismissal as recommended by the Performance, Promotion ad Global Review Committee.

Policy Regarding Failed Courses and/or Clinical RotationsGrade Received Options

1. Any failure in a course in any one Semester

(A) Re-examination at the discretion of the course coordinator prior to submission of the final course grade. If a student is allowed to take a re-examination for a course prior to submission of the final course grade, the highest grade that will be recorded for the course is a “C”. Approval to take the re-examination is not automatic but will be determined by the course coordinator.

(B) Students who have received a final course grade of “F” in any course in their first two academic years will not be permitted to continue their scheduled classes or clinical rotations until the course failures have been remediated. The appropriate remediation will be determined by the Committee.

2. Any failure in a clinical rotation in any one semester

(A) Re-examination at the discretion of the clinical rotation supervisor prior to submission of the final rotation grade. If a student is allowed to take a re-examination for a clinical rotation practical examination prior to submission of the final rotation grade, the highest grade that will be recorded for the rotation is a “C”. Approval to take the re-examination is not automatic but will be determined by the clinical rotation supervisor.

(B) Re-take the clinical rotation with the approval of the Committee when next offered at CSPM. Students may be allowed to continue with the next semester.

3. Two F grades in any one semester (A) The student will be subject to a recommendation for dismissal from


the Committee.4. A student who is on Academic Probation is subject to a recommendation for dismissal by the Committee.5. A student is subject to a recommendation for dismissal by the Committee based on the student’s overall academic performance.6. Extenuating circumstances may be considered at the discretion of the Committee.

Decision of the CommitteeThe decision of the Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee will be sent by e-mail to the student within five (5) working days of the meeting. Letters of dismissal and letters that require a student to repeat an academic year shall be sent via certified mail as well as e-mail to the student at the address currently on file with the Registrar.

The Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee reserves the right to amend a decision based upon the addition of new material.

If a student does not wish to appeal the decision of the Committee, the student will be required to schedule a meeting with the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs who will explain and clarify the Committee’s decision.

This meeting must be scheduled within ten (10) working days from receipt of the Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee’s notification. Failure to schedule and attend this meeting will serve as confirmation that the student fully understands the stipulations of the Committee.

Appeal ProcedureIf the student does not agree with the decision of the Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee the student may appeal to the CSPM Dean. This meeting must be scheduled within five (5) working days from receipt of the Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee’s notification. The actual appeal meeting must occur within twenty (20) days from receipt of the Committee’s notification.

To initiate the appeal hearing the student must contact the CSPM Dean to schedule an appeal meeting appointment time and advise the Dean that they are appealing the decision of the Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee. This will ensure that the appropriate academic records are obtained prior to the meeting with the Dean.

Following the appeal meeting with the CSPM Dean, notification of the Dean’s decision shall be emailed and mailed by the Dean’s office to the student within five (5) working days. A copy of the decision will also be forwarded to the Chair of the Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee and the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs. If the decision of the Committee is modified or overturned, the student’s file must be referred back to the Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee for adjudication.

SMU Student Grievance Appeal PolicyThe decision of the CSPM Dean may be reviewed according to the SMU Student Grievance Policy. The request for review must be submitted in writing by the student to the Office of the Academic Vice President and Provost within five (5) working days from the date listed on the CSPM Dean’s appeal decision letter. Please refer to the SMU Catalog/Handbook, Section on Academic Affairs, for further information regarding the appeal process.

Students must continue to attend classes and laboratory sessions until the final appeal decision has been reached. If a student has been recommended for dismissal, the student will not be allowed to participate in clinical rotation assignments unless required to do so by the Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee.

Annual Global Review Process


At the end of each academic year, a Student Global Review will be performed by the Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee. Fourth year students will be reviewed at the end of the fall semester with a final review conducted during the spring semester of the student’s final term at the University to determine suitability for entrance into the podiatric medical profession. The Global Review, which is not generated by academic problems, is conducted for all students in an effort to remediate problems when a student has exhibited inappropriate professional or ethical conduct or has demonstrated inappropriate personal attributes during the review period.

All full-time faculty members will be queried about non-academic concerns of students that may need to be remedied. Other relevant instructors, clinical faculty, clerkship directors or other University officials in the CSPM/SMU community may also be asked to provide input.

OTHER CSPM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

POLICIES ON EXCUSED ABSENCES, LATE ENTRY TO EXAMINATIONS, MAKE-UP EXAMINATIONS AND EXCUSED ABSENCES FROM CLINICAL ROTATION ASSIGNMENTS

Excused Absences from Exams/Mandatory Classes or Class Meetings/Mandatory Labs/Clinical Rotation Assignments

If a student is unable to attend an examination, a re-examination, a mandatory class or class meeting, a required laboratory or any clinical rotation due to illness or an unexpected event which could not have been anticipated prior to receipt of the exam or other schedule, the student must report this fact, in advance or as soon as feasible, either in person, via e-mail, or by telephone to the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs. The number to call is (510) 869-8742. If you call before or after office hours, you should leave a message on the voice mail. If you will miss a clinical rotation assignment for any reason, you must also contact the supervising clinician responsible for the applicable clinical rotation to notify them about the absence. The Associate Dean may require documentation if a pattern of absences suggests that the student is chronically abusing the excused absence policy due to illnesses and/or to substantiate absence requests for non-illness reasons.

If the Associate Dean approves the excused absence, an official approval notification will be sent to the applicable department and to the student. Upon completion of examinations, departments will forward the names of unexcused students to the Associate Dean. Excused absence requests for students going to professional meetings (e.g., APMSA; CPMA, etc.) will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Excused absences will be closely monitored and the Associate Dean will maintain a record of all students who miss examinations, mandatory classes, laboratories and clinical rotations.

If a student does not have an excused absence, the student will not be allowed to make-up the missed exam/re-exam/class/lab, and a failing grade will be recorded for the examination, re-examination, class or lab. If a student has any unexcused absences while on a clinical rotation assignment, the student will be subject to a failure for the rotation. If, during the academic year, a student misses two examinations due to excused absences, a warning letter will be mailed to the student. If a third absence from an examination occurs during the same academic year, the student will be referred to the Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee for review.

Late Entry to Exams

If a student arrives at the University late for a scheduled examination the student must immediately contact the instructor. At the discretion of the instructor the student may be allowed to enter the examination room and sit for the examination. The student will still be required to complete the examination by the originally scheduled ending time. If the first examination has been turned in, students will not be allowed to enter or exit and re-enter the examination room for any reason. Students who arrive after the first exam has been turned in must proceed immediately to the CSPM Academic Office for instructions.

Make Up Exams

If a student arrives after the first exam has been turned in, or if a student misses an examination due to negligence or for reasons other than a documented illness or catastrophic event, the student may be allowed to take a make up examination. However, the student’s grade for the examination will be reduced by 10%. Students who receive an approved excused absence from an examination will be allowed to take a make up exam without penalty. The course instructor has the option of giving the make up exam in any manner deemed appropriate including oral or


essay examinations, adding additional questions to the final examination, or giving the examination in front of a panel of three faculty members. In addition, the student must arrange, immediately upon return from the excused absence, to take the makeup examination. The date and time for make up exams or re-examinations shall be set by the examination proctor. All make up examinations shall be taken no later than five calendar days from the students return to CSPM. Make up examinations may not be taken in advance of the regularly scheduled examination, except in rare circumstance with the permission of the course coordinator and the CSPM Dean.

(Policy on Excused Absences – Continued)

If a student misses a special scheduled workshop, clinical rotation practical examination, etc., due to an excused absence, the student will be allowed to make up the missed work on a date specified by the supervising clinician. If the student does not receive an approved excused absence, the student will be allowed to make up the missed work on a date specified by the supervising clinician, as well as be required to attend two homeless clinic assignments and forward to the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs two Attendance Verification forms signed by the homeless clinic supervising clinician.

Policy on Excused Absences for Missing Clinical RotationsExcused Absence for IllnessIf you will miss a Clinical Rotation Assignment due to an illness, you MUST contact the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs AND the supervising clinician for the Rotation in advance (or as soon as feasible) to indicate that your absence is due to an illness. You may do so via e-mail or telephone to (510) 869-8742. Once the Associate Dean has approved and recorded the absence, the student and the course coordinator/supervising clinician will be notified about the approval.

Excused Absence for Administrative ReasonsIf a student is required to attend a local or national meeting, conference or seminar because of their elected position, the student must request approval for the absence through the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs at least four weeks in advance. Simultaneously, the student must contact the rotation supervisor to make sure that alternate coverage will be available. Approved absences to attend meetings, seminars or conferences which are required due to the student’s elected position will be considered administrative leave time and will not be counted as clinic time missed.

Approved absences to attend CRIP(s) will also be considered administrative leave time and will not be counted as clinic time missed.

Excused Absence from Clinical Rotation for Elective ReasonsIf you need to miss a Clinical Rotation Assignment for an elective reason, you must do the following:

1. At least five working days prior to the requested absence date contact the Supervisor responsible for the clinical rotation assignment in person, via e-mail or by telephone to provide the specifics regarding the requested absence. The student must also notify the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs (Dr. Eric Stamps) and the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs (Irma Walker-Adame) regarding the requested absence.

2. In some instances the student will be required to get another student to substitute for the student during the absence.

3. If the request for the Elective Excused Absence is approved, the student will be officially notified by the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs.

If a student receives approval to be excused from clinical rotation assignments for three (3) or more clinic days in any one month period of time, then at the discretion of the rotation supervisor the student may be required to make up the missed clinic time. Students who exhibit patterns of missing clinical rotation assignments on a regular basis will be sent a Warning Notice. If the behavior continues the student will be subject to review by the Performance,


Promotion and Global Review Committee. If a student has any unexcused absences while on a clinical rotation assignment, the student will be subject to a failure for the rotation.

If classes or laboratory sessions are cancelled because of holidays or other University breaks, but clinical rotations have been scheduled, students are required to be available to attend their clinical rotation assignment.

CODE OF ETHICS, STANDARD OF CONDUCT AND HONOR CODE POLICY FOR PODIATRIC MEDICAL STUDENTS

Code of Ethics for Podiatric Medical StudentsEach student admitted to CSPM is expected to have established the highest concepts of honor and personal integrity. The student is expected to maintain these concepts during both their education career and while in practice as a podiatric physician.

All CSPM students are expected to obey the law, to show respect for properly constituted authority, and to observe correct standards of conduct. The out-of-classroom activity of students should indicate the personal integrity and the professional character of the individual. Failure to do so will be sufficient cause to recommend dismissal from the University. Actions that are in violation of the standard of conduct for students include but are not limited to the following:

Since the value of the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree depends on the absolute integrity of the work done by the students for the degree, it is imperative that students maintain the highest standard of individual honor during their academic career.

As an individual prepares for the professional practice of podiatric medicine:

A. The student must pledge to prepare for a lifelong commitment to serve humanity. B. The student must pledge to give the faculty, administrators and staff the respect and gratitude which is

their due.

C. Students should attend to their educational and clinical training responsibilities with conscience and dignity; the acquisition of knowledge and skills about patient care should be a matter of first priority and concern.

D. Students must keep foremost in mind their professional obligations and maintain, by all means in their power, the honor and noble traditions of the profession of podiatric medicine and remember that their colleagues will be their professional peers.

E. Students must never permit personal prejudice to stand between duty and their responsibility as a podiatric medical student.

F. Students must maintain the utmost respect for human health and dignity and must never use their medical knowledge and/or professional skills contrary to the Hippocratic Oath.

G. The principle objective of the podiatric medical profession is to render service to humanity with full respect for the dignity of all persons. Each podiatric medical student should aspire to become a physician who merits the confidence of patients entrusted to his/her care.

Standard of Conduct for Students


CSPM students are expected to show both on and off campus respect for order, morality, personal honor and the rights of others. Failure to do so will be sufficient cause for dismissal from the University. Actions that would be in violation of the standard of conduct for students include but are not limited to the following:

Physical assault such as hitting or kicking another; verbal assault, which threatens another; defrauding fellow students; threatening or making false accusations against fellow students or faculty members in person, via e-mail/US mail, or websites such as Face Book or My Space, etc.; damaging property such as painting buildings, defacing walls or breaking windows; theft of student books, instruments and equipment or University property; unauthorized use of campus telephones or other supplies or equipment; fraud or falsification of information or records; misrepresentation in seeking financial aid; misrepresentation or forgery of information that has been provided to the University in relation to admission to the University; alteration or misuse of University documents, records, keys or identification; conduct deemed unacceptable to the University and its property, or at functions supervised or sponsored by the University or organizations of the University.

Honor Code PolicyThe Honor Code is an undertaking of students, individually and collectively

That they will not give or receive aid in examinations or quizzes; that they will not give or receive non-permitted aid in class work in the preparation of reports or in any other work that is to be used by the instructor as the basis for grading

That they will do their share and take an active part in seeing to it that others as well as themselves uphold the spirit and letter of the Honor Code. Students and faculty members will work together to establish optimal conditions for academic work.

Examples of Conduct Regarded as Being in Violation of the Honor CodeCopying from an examination paper or quiz of another student; allowing another student to copy from one’s examination paper or quiz; looking at and/or reading from another student’s exam sheet or answer scantron; reading a copy of the examination, key or quiz prior to the date of the examination without the consent of the instructor; selling an examination or quiz or purchasing an examination or quiz; collaborating with others in reproducing an examination; using or referring to unauthorized lecture notes, syllabi, books, etc., during exams; signing another student’s name to an attendance sheet when that student is not present for the class or clinical rotation; plagiarism, revising and resubmitting an examination or quiz for re-grading without the instructor’s knowledge and consent; giving and receiving non-permitted aid on a take-home examination; requesting information from another regarding an examination or quiz in progress; misrepresentation of information regarding absences or abuse of the Policies on Excused Absences and Late Entry for Examinations or Clinical Rotation Assignments; failure to report an incident of cheating or other unacceptable behavior to the course instructor, clinical rotation supervisor, or a member of CSPM administration.

Enforcement and JurisdictionThe CSPM Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee shall review all allegations of code of ethics, student conduct, or honor code violations. In addition, SMU shall have jurisdiction over conduct and discipline violations as detailed in the SMU Catalog/Student Handbook.

INFORMAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

In some instances students may have a concern specific to the CSPM, which does not pertain to a violation of University policies or procedures although the problem, situation and/or issue may need to be addressed. In this regard the following informal complaint procedures may be used.

Concerns/comments can be forwarded to class officers to discuss with academic department faculty members or CSPM administrators.


Concerns/comments/suggestions can be forwarded to CPMSA student body officers who meet regularly with institutional officials.

Faculty Advisors are available to discuss issues and offer guidance to students who experience problems.

Students may wish to meet with other University officials to have their concerns addressed.

FORMAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

If a student wishes to file a formal complaint against the University they may do so by contacting:

Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME)9312 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814-1698(301) 571-9200

Western Association of Schools and Universities (WASC)985 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100

Alameda, CA 94501(510) 748-9001

SAMUEL MERRITT UNIVERSITY COMPLAINT POLICY AND PROCEDURES

Samuel Merritt University has also developed a Complaint Policy to ensure that the University has a process by which it may systematically receive comments from internal and external constituents regarding concerns, issues or the quality of its operations, services, conditions, or facilities of the University.

Procedures for the Complainant:

1. Complainants should be referred to the University website and/or intranet for a copy of the Complaint Policy and form. Complainants should complete the complaint form, providing a clear explanation of the concern or issue being raised. The complaint form must include the name of the complainant and both a US mail and email address for response. Anonymous complaints will be filed in the Office of the President (OP) and in the relevant divisional or departmental office. Following is the link to the SMU Complaint website: https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/complaint_communication.

2. Once the complaint has been submitted electronically, it will be forwarded to the OP for tracking and monitoring. Within thirty (30) business days, the OP will review the complaint, send an acknowledgement, and if indicated, refer to the appropriate office for response. If the complaint is not considered appropriate within the definition of the Complaint Policy, the acknowledgement will indicate that it will not be considered and no further action will take place.

In addition to the electronic submission, within seven (7) days of submission, a hard copy with signature must be filed with the SMU Office of the President, Attn: Complaints, 450 30th Street, Suite 2840, Oakland, California 94609.

3. The SMU office to which the complaint is forwarded will send a response to the complainant within thirty (30) business days. A copy of the response will be copied to the Office of the President.


https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/complaint_communication

MINIMAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS

Samuel Merritt University affirms the established policy to conduct its educational program without discrimination by reason of sex, age, race, color, ethnic or national origin, disability or handicap, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran in the administration of employment, admission, financial aid, or educational programs. Nondiscrimination is consonant with the principles and practices of the University and is required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles I and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as Amended in 2008, and by various other federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.

The mission of the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University is to train physicians who have the comprehensive clinical and didactic training necessary to provide highly skilled, competent health care in a variety of medical and surgical settings. Potential podiatrists are expected to complete all academic and clinical requirements of the professional program before they can sit for national board exams and state licensure exams and practice. Each candidate for the DPM degree must be able to consistently, quickly and accurately integrate all information received, perform in a reasonably independent manner, and must have the ability to learn, integrate, analyze and synthesize applicable data. The purpose of this document is to delineate the skills deemed essential to the completion of this program and to perform as a competent provider in the practice of podiatric medicine.

The University successfully works with a number of students who need accommodations because of a disability. Therefore, any student who believes that they may require accommodations in the educational program because of a disability is encouraged to contact Diane Hansen, Director of Academic and Disability Support Services (510-869-6616), for assistance.

If a student cannot demonstrate the following skills and abilities, it is the responsibility of the student to request an appropriate accommodation. The University will provide reasonable accommodation as long as it does not fundamentally alter the nature of the program offered and does not impose an undue hardship such as those that cause a significant expense, difficulty, or are unduly disruptive to the educational process. Documentation will be required regarding the nature and extent of the disability and the functional limitations to be accommodated.

1. Observation: Candidates and students must have sufficient vision to be able to observe demonstrations, experiments and laboratory exercises in the basic medical sciences, including computer assisted instruction. They must be able to view images via a microscope and to observe a patient accurately at a distance and close at hand.

2. Communication: Candidates and students should be able to speak, hear and observe in order to effectively be involved in the didactic learning process in the basic medical sciences and clinical science courses. Candidates and students must be able to elicit information, examine patients, describe changes in mood, activity and posture, perceive nonverbal communications, and be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients. Communication includes not only speech but also reading and writing. Therefore, they must also be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and written form in order to be adequately evaluated in all courses and clinical rotation assignments.

3. Motor: Students must be able to perform maneuvers necessary to do a proper physical examination and to perform fine motor skill tasks with proficient use of instruments such as scissors, clamps, scalpel or drill. Candidates


and students should possess sufficient motor function to execute the necessary movements to participate in the laboratory portion of the basic science courses, and to execute movements reasonably required to provide general care and emergency treatment to patients. Examples of emergency treatment reasonably required of physicians are cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of intravenous medication, the application of pressure to stop bleeding, the opening of obstructed airways and the suturing of simple wounds. Such actions require coordination of both gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium and functional use of the senses of touch and vision.

4. Sensory: Since podiatric medical candidates and students need enhanced ability in their sensory skills, it would be necessary to thoroughly evaluate for candidacy individuals who are otherwise qualified but who have significant tactile sensory or proprioceptive disabilities. This would include individuals with significant previous burns, sensory motor deficits, cicatrix formation and many malformations of the upper extremities.

5. Strength and Mobility: Podiatric medical treatment often requires sufficient upper extremity and body strength. Therefore, individuals with significant limitations in these areas would be unlikely to succeed. Mobility to attend to emergency codes and to perform such maneuvers as CPR is also required.

6. Visual Integration: Consistent with the ability to assess asymmetry, range of motion tissue texture changes, it is necessary to have adequate visual capabilities for proper evaluation and treatment integration.

7. Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities: These abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis and synthesis. Problem solving and critical thinking are necessary skills for the podiatric medical student. In addition, candidates and students should be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and to understand the spatial relationships of structures.

8. Behavioral and Social Attributes: Candidates and students must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of their intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment and evidence mature and sensitive relationships with faculty, staff, and patients. They must be able to promptly complete all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients. Candidates and students must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads, adapt to changing environments, display flexibility and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many patients. Candidates and students are expected to possess and be able to demonstrate the highest level of ethical and professional behavior. Compassion, integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest and motivation are also personal qualities that will be assessed during the admissions and educational processes.

FACILITY UTILIZATION POLICY AND PROCEDURESFOR

CSPM STUDENT CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS AND OFF-CAMPUS PODIATRIC MEDICINE ORGANIZATIONS

Policy:

In order to avoid scheduling conflicts and to ensure that all scheduled activities and events are recorded on the CSPM Master Calendar of Events, the following policies and procedures have been established.

On Campus Events – CSPM Classes, Student Clubs and Organizations Prior to the start of each academic year the President of the CPMSA must identify and prepare for the CSPM administration a list of all of the eligible CSPM clubs/organizations, the names of the class/club/organization officers, and the name of the Faculty/Staff Advisor. Once this list has been received in the CSPM Academic Office, anytime a class, club or organization wants to hold an event they may reserve SMU facilities by completing a “Special Event Approval Form”. The Forms are available online at the My SMU – CSPM Community website, or from the CSPM Academic Office.


Once the “Special Event Approval Form” has been received in the CSPM Academic Office, the scheduled event will be listed on the CSPM Master Events Calendar. However, in the following instances approval by the CSPM Deans Council also will be required in order for a student class, club or organizations to hold an event on campus:

1. Events that include:a. Bringing outside presenters and/or groups on campus.b. Scheduling events before or after business hours (after 5:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m., or on weekends

or holidays).

2. If one or both of the above apply:a. The club/organization representative must obtain and complete a “Special Event Approval Form”,

which is available online at the My SMU – CSPM Community website or from the CSPM Academic Office.

(Facility Utilization Policy and Procedures – Continued)

b. The “Special Event Approval Form” will then be forwarded to the CSPM Deans Council for review and approval.

c. Once the event has been approved by the CSPM Deans Council, the “Special Event Approval Form” will be returned to the CSPM Administrative Assistant for confirmation of facility availability and classroom(s) assignment. Please note that all scheduling of classrooms for student events MUST be done through the CSPM Administrative Assistant. A copy of the approval form with a notation of the assigned classroom(s) will be sent to the club/organization student representative.

d. The scheduled event will be listed on the CSPM Master Events Calendar.e. If outside funding is being sought, a copy of the approved “Special Event Approval Form” will be

forwarded to the SMU Alumni Affairs and Development Office.

Off Campus Events – CSPM Classes, Student Clubs and OrganizationsPrior to contracting for an off campus facility or initiating any action to hold a class, club or organization event off campus the club/organization representative must:

a. Obtain and complete a “Special Event Approval Form”, which is available online at the My SMU – CSPM Community website, or from the CSPM Academic Office.

b. The “Special Event Approval Form” will then be forwarded to the CSPM Deans Council for review and approval.

c. Once the event has been approved by the CSPM Deans Council, a copy of the “Special Event Approval Form” will be sent to the club/organization student representative noting the approval to continue with the necessary actions required to hold the off campus event.

d. The scheduled event will be listed on the CSPM Master Events Calendar.e. If outside funding is being sought, a copy of the approved “Special Event Approval Form” will be

forwarded to the SMU Alumni Affairs and Development Office.

Policy for Industry Sponsored Educational Seminars and PresentationsIndustry may only sponsor student-related educational and other events held on or off the SMU campus by making a donation to the “SMU Unrestricted Educational Fund.” Monies not used, based on receipts, will be offered back to the donating company unless the company would like the University to move the unused funds into the general SMU Scholarship fund.

All such events must:a. First be approved by the CSPM Deans Councilb. Industry sponsors will receive recognition for their donation by inclusion in all flyers, brochures, slide

presentations and other types of materials with the following statements: This seminar (or workshop, etc.) has been sponsored by a donation to the SMU Unrestricted Educational Fund by the XYZ company.


c. Students may not receive direct gifts of any kind from the sponsoring company during the presentation. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, pens, pads, pencils, medical equipment, drug samples, food, drinks, gift certificates, or any other items.

d. CSPM faculty members who participate in the seminar in any manner and who receive any form of remuneration for their participation from the sponsoring company such as an honorarium, speaker fee, travel expenses or compensation of any type must disclose that this arrangement exists. The monetary amount need not be disclosed. Disclosure must occur at any time during the talk or presentation and appear in the flyers or brochures.

Off Campus Organizations that Want to Hold Events on the SMU Campus Professional groups may reserve SMU facilities for workshops, seminars, meetings and other events through the Office of Alumni Affairs and Development. A “Special Event Approval Form’’ will be completed by the Director of Alumni Affairs and forwarded to the CSPM Academic Office. Requests for use of SMU facilities can also be submitted directly to the CSPM Academic Office. Once the event has been reviewed and approved by the CSPM Dean’s Council, the “Special Even Approval Form” will be returned to the Director of Alumni Affairs to confirm the event. The scheduled event also will be listed on the CSPM Master Calendar of Events.

DRESS CODEGUIDELINES FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE

The primary purpose of the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University is to offer the depth and breadth of education necessary for the development of professional competent practitioners of podiatric medicine. CSPM carries out its mission by creating a professional atmosphere and a teaching/learning/working environment favorable to a student’s growth.

If CSPM is to achieve and maintain the position of leadership to which it aspires in podiatric medical education, it must stress the development of quality of its graduates. In the process of becoming a physician, a student begins to earn the respect of the general public. This respect, which is part of the essence of trust and confidence that a doctor must receive, depends on many factors - not the least of which is personal appearance. For these reasons, this CSPM community (students, faculty, staff and administration) has formulated a set of guidelines on personal appearance.

1. Students in the classrooms, laboratories, library and hallways must wear appropriate attire – neatness and cleanliness are expected at all times. Shoes must be worn in all facilities while on campus. In all laboratories and laboratory courses, closed toe shoes are required (no flip flops). Tank tops, jogging shorts, blue jean cut-offs, and clothes which allow middle-of-the body bare skin to show are not considered appropriate attire.

2. When on clinical rotation assignments male students must wear shirts and ties (or dress buttoned collarless shirts) and a white clinic coat; female students must wear dresses, blouses and skirts or slacks and a white clinic coat.

3. As an alternative, on some rotations students may be allowed to wear scrubs with a white clinic coat. Blue jeans, sneakers or sandals are not acceptable in the clinics at any time.

4. All students on clinical rotations shall wear the official University I.D., or appropriate name tag onthe breast pocket of the clinic jacket or clothing at all times.

5. Because equipment and medical instruments are routinely used in all clinical rotations, studentsare required to maintain their hairstyles in a manner that reduces the possibility of personalinjury.

6. If a student is required to leave the campus or a clinical rotation for non-compliance of the dress code, this will result in an unexcused absence for the day.

PARTICIPATION IN A CORE TRAINING PROGRAM


Policy:

Although a student can request to participate in a specific Core Program, the final decision regarding Core Program assignments will be determined by the CSPM administration. If a student has been approved to go to a Core Program other than the CSPM Core and subsequently during the spring semester of the third year fails a course or clinical rotation, and/or is placed on academic or disciplinary probation, and/or has a previous failure that has not been remedied, the student will be required to complete the entire fourth year in the CSPM Core. If the student moves to an out-of-state location before the failing grade has been received or before probation has been placed, the student will be allowed to complete the month of June at the program as a Clerkship assignment. The student will then be required to return to the San Francisco Bay Area for the remainder of the academic year

CHANGES IN FOURTH YEAR ROTATION OR CLERKSHIP PROGRAMS

Policy : Change of Scheduled Core Rotation/Clerkship

Once the fourth year Rotation/Clerkship schedules have been completed and approved all rotation and Clerkship assignments are firm commitments. Changes will only be considered in extreme emergency situations that could not have been originally anticipated. Please note that changes in schedules because of financial aid reasons will not be accepted as an unexpected emergency reason. If an unexpected emergency does arise and the student wishes to request a change in their Rotation/Clerkship schedule, all of the following steps must be taken at least four weeks prior to the change:

1. The student must complete a Change of Clerkship Form, which must include an approval signature from the Clerkship Program from which the student wants to be released, and an approval signature from the Clerkship Program that will replace the original program.

2. The request for a change in Clerkship assignment must be requested and approved at least one month in advance.

3. The completed Change of Clerkship Form should be forwarded to the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs for review with the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs and approval.

4. The request will be reviewed by the CSPM Deans Council for approval if there are extenuating circumstances as determined by the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.

5. Approval is always contingent on meeting contractual policies per the SMU guidelines.

6. Graduation may be delayed if a student changes a Rotation or Clerkship program or fails to attend the scheduled Rotation or Clerkship assignment in question without final approval by the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs or the CSPM Deans Council.

CSPM POLICY ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

Principles :

CSPM believes that the doctrines of academic freedom and freedom of expression are central to the philosophy of higher educational institutions. Therefore, CSPM encourages students, faculty and staff to feel free to explore ideas, test values and assumptions in experience, and to criticize and be criticized. CSPM also believes in the right of individuals to be free from injury caused by discrimination or harassment, and that it is the University’s duty to protect the educational process.

Because there is often conflict between freedom of speech/expression and the rights of individuals, CSPM has established the following policies and guidelines:


Freedom of Expression at CSPM acknowledges the right of individuals in the University community to present and advocate their ideas in the spirit of the development of knowledge and the search for truth. Freedom of expression includes debates, speeches, student forums, the formation of groups and participation in group activities. In these arenas, individuals may engage in the most wide-ranging freedom of speech.

In the classrooms, other academic areas, educational centers, clinical settings, educational conferences and meetings where the CSPM’s educational mission is focused, such as classroom buildings, library, study centers, outpatient orinpatient clinics and hospital areas, harassment and/or discriminatory conduct that impedes the educational process is an object of concern and is prohibited.

The following types of behavior will be considered by CSPM to be discrimination or discriminatory harassment which are subject to review by the Performance, Promotion and Global Review Committee if they occur in educational, academic or clinical centers:

1. Any behavior (verbal, visual, written or physical) that stigmatizes or victimizes an individual on the basis of race, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, and handicap or disability, and that:

a. Involves an express or implied threat to an individual’s academic efforts, participation in University sponsored extracurricular activities or personal safety; or

b. Has the purpose or reasonably foreseeable effect of interfering with an individual’s academic efforts, participation in University sponsored activities or personal safety; or

c. Creates an intimidating, hostile, or demeaning environment for educational pursuits or participation in University sponsored activities.


CSPM CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Curricular Innovations

Not content to stand idle as the leaders in podiatric medical education, the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University faculties have worked hard to dramatically revise its educational curriculum. The impact of the changes was immediate and far-reaching. But why change a successful formula when our already well-qualified graduates have distinguished themselves throughout the profession? The simple answer is that we feel it is imperative to stay ahead by making our curriculum even stronger. To be successful in the changing health care system our graduates will need to have improved patient management skills. Curricular innovations have accomplished the following goals:

1. Reduced the number of classroom, hours and expanded the number of patient contact hours.2. Introduced patient care and fundamental skills at an earlier time in the curriculum.3. Expanded the use of new and effective teaching methodologies.4. Integrated Basic and Clinical Sciences more thoroughly.5. Focused more clearly on student learning.

To accomplish these goals, redundant materials have been removed, non-essential material eliminated or changed to a self-directed format, and the entire clinical experience has been revamped. Fundamental patient care skills are taught in the first year as students receive their first programmed patient contact. Clinical rotations begin in the sophomore year with clinic assignments in various outpatient clinics and in ambulatory community settings. Third year students assume full patient care responsibilities as they rotate through private offices and other hospitals in the Bay Area.

For fourth year students, CSPM has established a network of outstanding Core Clinical Campuses from which students may select a training site for the final year of podiatric medical training. These centers of excellence are located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Washington. The result of all these changes is that students from the California School of Podiatric Medicine (CSPM) are better prepared to excel as they enter residency training.

CSPM Program Learning OutcomesPrior to graduation each DPM student must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the faculty, the following Program Learning Outcomes. The knowledge and skills will be attained as a result of the didactic instruction and clinical training received in the courses and clinical rotations and clerkship assignments from year one through year four:

1. Describe and explain the bodies of knowledge in the pre-clinical sciences and use this knowledge as a foundation for learning outcomes two through eight.


a. Describe and explain the bodies of knowledge concerning normal human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and the structure and function of the human body.

b. Describe and explain the causes of disease and the consequences of altered structure or function of the human body and its organ systems.

c. Describe and explain pharmacological principles and interventions.d. Describe and explain the role of microbes (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites) and the diseases that

they cause.e. Describe and explain the structure and function of the immune system.

2. Apply knowledge of the pre-clinical sciences in clinical decision-making and patient care.

3. Formulate successful patient management strategies based upon sound diagnostic and assessment skills.

a. Perform and interpret a history and physical examination b. Identify and interpret common clinical, laboratory, imaging, gait and other studies used to diagnose

pathologies.c. Describe, recognize and explain the pathologic manifestations of common conditions of the lower

extremity.d. Formulate appropriate differential diagnoses and plans of management.e. Perform and administer medical and surgical treatments.f. Recognize patients with life threatening emergencies and institute initial therapy.

4. Identify and perform clinical practice behaviors that hallmark professionalism, empathy and ethical decision-making.

a. Describe, explain and follow the ethical boundaries of the doctor-patient relationship.b. Describe, explain and follow state and federal laws governing the practice of the profession.c. Describe, explain and demonstrate the principles of bioethics, including customary and accepted

standards of professional practice.d. Describe, explain and demonstrate principles of self-regulation of the profession.e. Practice with honesty and integrity, avoiding conflicts of interest.f. Identify, value, and practice empathetic patient care. g. Demonstrate compassion and caring in patient care.

5. Collect, interpret and apply the scientific literature to clinical practice.

a. Demonstrate inquisitiveness and lifelong learning to stay abreast of relevant scientific advances.b. Describe, explain and follow the principles of research methodology.c. Describe, explain and follow the principles of evidence based medicine in clinical decision making. d. Perform ongoing self assessment to optimize patient outcomes.

6. Acknowledge, value, and respect the role of all health care professionals.

a. Demonstrate effective collaboration with other health care professionals to promote the delivery of quality health care services.

b. Identify and perform appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers and agencies.

7. Appropriately manage all aspects of patient care in a variety of healthcare settings, cultures and communities.

a. Describe, explain and follow basic principles of practice management and quality assurance.b. Describe and explain basic healthcare insurance products, including but not limited to fee for service,

independent practice associations (IPA), preferred provider organizations (PPO), health maintenance organizations (HMO) and capitation.


c. Describe and explain basic type of insurance pertinent to medical practice, including professional and general liability, disability, and worker’s compensation.

d. Describe and explain the principles of third party reimbursement.e. Describe and explain the role and relationship of basic systems and resources in medical practice,

including federal and state regulations.f. Describe and explain basic medical/legal considerations. g. Describe and explain the role of the health care advocate and operate as an advocate for health care

rights for all individuals. h. Facilitate the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for culturally diverse individuals,

groups, families, and communities. i. Describe and explain the importance of non-biological determinants of poor health and of the

economic, psychological, social, and cultural factors that contribute to the development and continuation of maladies.

j. Describe and explain the basic principles of public health, health promotion, disease prevention and clinical epidemiology.

k. Demonstrate a commitment to provide care to marginalized patients in underserved populations.8. Acknowledge professional responsibility through community service, life-long learning, development of the

profession and participation in healthcare delivery decision-making.

9. Demonstrate effective skills in verbal, written and technological interactions in communication with patients, families and colleagues and in information retrieval using relevant data bases.

a. Exchange information accurately.

b. Exhibit empathy in all communications.

c. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, families and colleagues.

d. Effectively use and value interpersonal skills related to gender, social, cultural and economic differences.

e. Retrieve, interpret, manage, and use biomedical information to solve problems and to make decisions relevant to the care of individuals and populations.

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree ProgramThe educational program leading to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree consists of a comprehensive curriculum in the basic medical and clinical sciences. The didactic course work is completed during the first three years of the program. Clinical rotations begin at the start of the second academic year in May. During the summer months, second year students begin to participate in clinical rotations, which cover mechanical orthopedics, radiology, general and primary podiatric medicine. The majority of the third year and the entire fourth year are devoted to clinical rotations at inpatient and outpatient facilities, outside externships at affiliated Bay Area medical centers and throughout the United States, and community practice clerkships. Students, who successfully complete the four year podiatric medical curriculum, take and pass the 3rd Year Practical Examinations, the 3rd Year OSCE Examination, the American Podiatric Medicine Licensing Examination, as required, and receive approval for graduation by the appropriate administration and faculty may be granted the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Applications for graduation are available from the Office of the Registrar during the spring semester of the fourth year.

The four-year curriculum leading to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree follows:

FIRST YEAR – CLASS OF 2018

Fall Semester Units

Human Anatomy I 6.0Biochemistry I 3.0Histology I 4.0


Podiatric Medicine I 1.0General Medicine I 3.0Critical Thinking 1.0

18.0

Spring Semester Units

Human Anatomy II 3.0Lower Extremity Anatomy I 3.5Physiology I 6.0Biochemistry II 3.0Public Health 1.0Introduction to Clinical Medicine 2.0Biomechanics I 2.0

20.5SECOND YEAR – CLASS OF 2017

Summer Semester Units

Medical Microbiology 4.0Pharmacology I 4.0Immunology 3.0Radiology I 1.0

12.0

Fall Semester Units

Biomechanics II 2.0Podiatric Surgery I 2.0Podiatric Medicine I 1.0Pathology I 3.0General Medicine I 3.0

11.0


Radiology II 1.0Podiatric Surgery II 3.0Podiatric Medicine II 2.0Pathology II 3.0Pharmacology II 4.0General Medicine II 3.0Neuroscience/Clinical Neurology 6.0Genetics 1.0

23.0

SECOND YEAR CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Students will complete clinical rotation assignments in the following inpatient, outpatient and specialty clinical facilities:

Rotation Name Months in Rotation Units of Credit


Second Year Highland Hospital 1 1.0Second Year Laguna Honda Hospital 1 .5Second Year Clinical Skills 1 1.0Second Year Biomechanics Skills Workshop 1 1.0Second Year Medicine Rotation 1 .5Second Year Homeless Clinics 1 .5Second Year Simulation Center 1 .5Second Year Radiology Rotation 2** .5

7 5.5**Completed during the months assigned to the Laguna Honda and Homeless Clinics Rotations

THIRD YEAR – CLASS OF 2016

Fall Semester Units

General Medicine III 3.0Podiatric Surgery III 2.0Jurisprudence 1.0Biomechanics III 2.0Dermatology I 1.5

9.5


General Medicine IV 2.0Pediatrics 2.0Dermatology II 1.5Neurology 2.0Bridging the Gap .5

8.0

THIRD YEAR CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Third year students will complete the following clinical rotation assignments at affiliated Bay Area medical centers, outpatient facilities and community practice clerkships:

Rotation Name Months in Rotation Units of Credit

Third Year Surgery 3 7.5Third Year Diabetic and Wound Care 2 4.0Highland Hospital 2 2.53rd Year Radiology 2** 1.03rd Year Biomechanics 1 2.03rd Year Medicine 1 3.0Private Office Clerkship 1 2.0

11 22.0**Completed during the months assigned to the Highland Hospital Rotation

FOURTH YEAR CORE CLINICAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

For the 2014/2015 academic year fourth year students have elected to base their fourth year at the CSPM Core, or at other Core sites, which are located at health science centers including: VA Albuquerque, VA Tacoma/Madigan Army Hospital, Salt Lake City DVMC – Utah, and Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Students receive 4 units


of credit for each month they complete a rotation or clerkship assignment. A total of 48 units of credit are required to complete the fourth year curriculum.

NBPME STUDENT AGREEMENTIn order to protect the integrity of the APMLE examinations and to assure the validity of the scores that are reported, candidates must adhere to strict guidelines regarding proper conduct in handling these copyrighted, proprietary examinations. CSPM students must strictly adhere to the following NBPME confidentiality and conduct agreement.

1. Any attempt to reproduce all or part of an examination is strictly prohibited. Such an attempt includes, but is not limited to: removing materials from the examination room; aiding others by any means in reconstructing any portion of an examination; or selling, distributing, receiving, or having unauthorized possession of any portion of an exam.

2. The content of any of the questions must not be disclosed after the examination administration.3. No part of the examination items and/or responses may be copied or reproduced in part or whole by any means

whatsoever, including memorization.4. Students may not seek and/or obtain unauthorized access to examination materials.5. Students may not transmit test questions in any form.


Samuel Merritt University

Institutional Learning Outcomes and Competencies

All Samuel Merritt University graduates are expected to demonstrate the outcomes and competencies identified in this document. The competencies are statements of minimal expectations. Departments and Programs may have additional competency requirements.

Competencies: OutcomesA Samuel Merritt University

graduate is: Baccalaureate Level: Master’s Level:First Professional/Entry

Doctoral Level:1. A Samuel Merritt

University graduate is clinically competent and displays appropriate clinical reasoning skills.(not differentiated by degree)

B1 Passes entry-level licensure/ certification examination.B2 Demonstrates entry-level clinical skills and abilities for the discipline.B3 Makes sound clinical decisions based on reasoning processes that involve the patient/client, caregivers and health care team members that results in accurate diagnoses and patient-centered plans of care.B4 Evaluates individual patient/client care, critiques the outcomes of care, and suggests improvements.B5 Critically analyzes data from populations of patients/clients, and implements processes and policies to guide care and evaluate outcomes.B6 Develops a plan for ongoing professional development to improve clinical competence.B7 Engages in professional development activities that enhance clinical skill sets.

M1 Passes entry-level licensure/certification examination.M2 Demonstrates entry-level clinical skills and abilities for the discipline.M3 Makes sound clinical decisions based on reasoning processes that involve the patient/client, caregivers and health care team members that results in accurate diagnoses and patient-centered plans of care.M4 Evaluates individual patient/client care, critiques the outcomes of care, and suggests improvements.M5 Critically analyzes data from populations of patients/clients, and implements processes and policies to guide care and evaluate outcomes.M6 Develops a plan for ongoing professional development to improve clinical competence.M7 Engages in professional development activities that enhance clinical skill sets.

D1. Passes entry-level licensure/certification examination.D2. Demonstrates entry-level clinical skills and abilities for the discipline.D3 Makes sound clinical decisions based on reasoning processes that involve the patient/client, caregivers and health care team members that results in accurate diagnoses and patient-centered plans of care.D4 Evaluates individual patient/client care, critiques the outcomes of care, and suggests improvements.D5 Critically analyzes data from populations of patients/clients, and implements processes and policies to guide care and evaluate outcomes.D6 Develops a plan for ongoing professional development to improve clinical competence.D7 Engages in professional development activities that enhance clinical skill sets.

2. A Samuel Merritt University graduate demonstrates leadership and service.

B1 Demonstrates fundamental skills in leadership and management to improve health care and practice in the workplace.B2 Participates in professional associations and community service activities.

M1 Demonstrates skills in leadership and management to improve health care and practice in the community.M2 Participates as an active member/associate of a professional association and in community service activities.

D1 Initiates changes to improve health care and professional practice through leadership.D2 Advances the profession through leadership and community service activities.



Doctoral Level:

3. A Samuel Merritt University graduate is a critical thinker.(not differentiated by degree)

B1 Formulates relevant questions and proposes new ideas/care strategies based on integration and synthesis of data, practices and theories of related disciplines.B2 Critically examines own assumptions and suspends biased judgments.B3 Evaluates and justifies solutions to complex problems that lead to effective change or improved outcomes.

M1 Formulates relevant questions and proposes new ideas/care strategies based on integration and synthesis of data, practices and theories of related disciplines.

M2 Critically examines own assumptions and suspends biased judgments.

M3 Evaluates and justifies solutions to complex problems that lead to effective change or improved outcomes.

D1 Formulates relevant questions and proposes new ideas/care strategies based on integration and synthesis of data, practices and theories of related disciplines.D2 Critically examines own assumptions and suspends biased judgments.D3 Evaluates and justifies solutions to complex problems that lead to effective change or improved outcomes.

4. A Samuel Merritt University graduate is skilled in evidence-based inquiry.

B1 Uses the research literature to identify clinical problems that improve practice.B2 Differentiates the level of quality and value among informational resources.

M1 Completes a comprehensive literature review, and appropriately applies relevant findings to practice.

M2 Serves as a resource of knowledge about the discipline.

D1 Formulates questions and develops systematic methods to address them.D2 Evaluates clinical protocols, procedures, and practice guidelines applicable by those in the discipline in accordance with standards of best practice.

5. A Samuel Merritt University graduate is an effective communicator.(not differentiated by degree)

Effective communication is the ability to empathically, effectively and accurately exchange information with all parties in healthcare delivery.

B1 Speaks, reads, writes and listens effectively.B2 Communicates effectively with clients, colleagues, and other relevant constituents.B3 Optimizes productive interpersonal relationships.B4 Efficiently receives and transfers pertinent knowledge.B5 Facilitates small group communication.B6 Models effective oral and written communication; includes non-verbal, behavioral and team building skills.B7 Plans, implements and evaluates organizational communication systems.B8 Respects personal, professional, cultural, social and economic values of those they serve and with whom they communicate in the healthcare setting.

M1 Speaks, reads, writes and listens effectively.M2 Communicates effectively with clients, colleagues, and other relevant constituents.M3 Optimizes productive interpersonal relationships.M4 Efficiently receives and transfers pertinent knowledge.M5 Facilitates small group communication.M6 Models effective oral and written communication; includes non-verbal, behavioral and team building skills.M7 Plans, implements and evaluates organizational communication systems.M8 Respects personal, professional, cultural, social and economic values of those they serve and with whom they communicate in the healthcare setting.

D1 Speaks, reads, writes and listens effectively.D2 Communicates effectively with clients, colleagues, and other relevant constituents.D3 Optimizes productive interpersonal relationships.D4 Efficiently receives and transfers pertinent knowledge.D5 Facilitates small group communication.D6 Models effective oral and written communication; includes non-verbal, behavioral and team building skills.D7 Plans, implements and evaluates organizational communication systems.D8 Respects personal, professional, cultural, social and economic values of those they serve and with whom they communicate in the healthcare setting.




Doctoral Level:

6. A Samuel Merritt University graduate is culturally competent.(keep levels)

B1 Demonstrates awareness of cultural values and beliefs that affect health care delivery.

M1 Develops culturally competent approaches to problem solving that take into account individual differences.

D1 Independently manages health problems that incorporate principles of cultural competence.D2 Develops and promotes professional practice that recognizes and respects differences among patients in terms of their values, expectations, and experiences with health care.

7. A Samuel Merritt University graduate is compassionate and caring.

B1 Demonstrates respect, concern and empathy for others.

M1 Demonstrates respect, concern and empathy for others.M2 Implements a plan that addresses the humanistic care requirements of clients.

D1 Demonstrates humanistic qualities which foster the formation of appropriate and effective patient/provider relationships.

8. A Samuel Merritt University graduate is skilled in information technology and systems.

B1 Proficient in using information through common technologies of access.B2 Determines what data are needed, finds it in any medium, evaluates it, and uses it appropriately.

M1 Competently applies information to improve patient and organizational outcomes.M2 Identifies emerging information technologies in the service sector that enhance clinical decision-making.

D1 Demonstrates the ability to contribute to the evaluation and/or selection of healthcare information systems and patient technology.

9. A Samuel Merritt University graduate is ethical.

B1 Clarifies personal values and behaves in accordance with professional values and codes of ethics.B2 Takes action based on sound ethical and moral principles and practices in the care of patients.

M1 Uses ethical problem solving skills that enhance patient care through competent decision making.

D1 Implements and evaluates ethical decision making from individual, organizational, and societal perspectives.


2014/2015 - CSPM Student Body/Class/Clubs & Organization Officers

Name Class of Organization/Class Position Held Faculty AdvisorNicole Cates 2016 CPMSA President Cherri ChoateSarah Feddersen 2017 CPMSA President-ElectLuke Hultman 2016 CPMSA Vice PresidentReed Coast 2016 CPMSA SecretaryAshley Haines 2016 CPMSA TreasurerAlbert Elhiani 2017 CPMSA Treasurer-ElectBryan Katz 2015 Class of 2015 President N/ASarah Strong-Adams 2015 Class of 2015 Vice PresidentBukky Oseni-Olalemi 2015 Class of 2015 SecretaryEghosa Isa 2015 Class of 2015 TreasurerJessica Potter 2015 Class of 2015 Education Committee

ChairEghosa Isa 2015 Class of 2015 Class Alumni CaptainBukky Oseni-Olalemi 2015 Class of 2015 Class Alumni CaptainDerek Ley 2016 Class of 2016 President N/AMatthew Doyle 2016 Class of 2016 Vice PresidentAllison McNamara 2016 Class of 2016 SecretaryLaura Schwartz 2016 Class of 2016 TreasurerTenaya West 2016 Class of 2016 Education Committee

ChairDesiree Dalcherone 2017 Class of 2017 President N/AMegan Hom 2017 Class of 2017 Vice PresidentStephanie Ko 2017 Class of 2017 SecretaryBobby Leung 2017 Class of 2017 TreasurerJanelle Bartolazzo 2017 Class of 2017 Education Committee

ChairChristian Curry 2018 Class of 2018 President N/AStephen Kriger 2018 Class of 2018 Vice PresidentMina Sarbaz 2018 Class of 2018 SecretaryKatherine Pettibone 2018 Class of 2018 TreasurerAmy Wilson 2018 Class of 2018 Education Committee

ChairMarshall Monson 2015 APMSA 2015 Representative N/AKevin Grierson 2016 APMSA 2016 RepresentativeTanner Moore 2016 APMSA 2016 Alternate Rep.Matthew Turanovic 2017 APMSA 2017 RepresentativeDallas Valerio 2018 APMSA 2018 RepresentativeKevin Grenier 2015 CPMA 2015 Representative N/ALuke Hultman 2016 CPMA 2016 RepresentativeDeepal Dalal 2017 CPMA 2017 RepresentativeKevin Driscoll 2018 CPMA 2018 RepresentativeJames Lee 2017 SNPMA President Bruce Richardson

Andre SingletonHelen Shnol 2017 SNPMA Vice PresidentAshmi Patel 2017 SNPMA SecretaryLena Sun 2017 SNPMA TreasurerJoseph Agyen 2017 SNPMA Workshop CoordinatorMatthew Doyle 2016 National Foot & Ankle Journal Co-Editor-in-Chief Eric StampsSara Shirazi 2017 National Foot & Ankle Journal Co-Editor-in-Chief

Name Class of Organization/Class Position Held Faculty AdvisorMyles Knutson 2016 ACFAS President John VensonChristopher Sullivan 2017 ACFAS President-ElectToby Ishizuka 2017 ACFAS SecretaryJames Willmore 2017 ACFAS TreasurerLacey Beth Peck 2016 AAWP President Bruce RichardsonLeticia Juarez 2017 AAWP Vice PresidentDeepal Dalal 2017 AAWP SecretaryLaura Lee 2017 AAWP TreasurerStephanie Ko 2017 AAWP Workshop CoordinatorMarc ClaydonPhilip JiangBobby Leung

201620172017

Alumni & Associates Liaison Eric Stamps/Carla Ross

An-An Jiang 2016 American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA)

President AlexanderReyzelman

Toby Ishizuka 2017 APWCA President-ElectStephanie Ko 2017 APWCA SecretaryJoseph Agyen 2017 APWCA TreasurerDeepal Dalal 2017 APWCA Outreach RepJeremy Jung 2016 American Academy of Podiatric

Sports Medicine (AAPSM)President Timothy Dutra/

David TranMegan Allen 2016 AAPSM Vice PresidentSarah Feddersen 2017 AAPSM SecretaryJoseph Agyen 2017 AAPSM TreasurerJames Willmore 2017 Journal Club President Timothy DutraLeticia Juarez 2017 Journal Club Vice PresidentMatthew Doyle 2016 Journal Club SecretaryMyles Knutson 2016 Journal Club TreasurerAdam Rife 2016 American Academy of Podiatric

Practice Management (AAPPM)President Alexander

ReyzelmanEdmund Yu 2017 AAPPM President-ElectKristina Chang 2016 AAPPM Vice PresidentStephanie Mita 2016 AAPPM SecretarySilpa Joy 2016 AAPPM TreasurerMegan Allen 2016 Alpha Gamma Kappa (AGK)

Community Service FraternityPresident Bruce Richardson

Lacey Beth Peck 2016 AGK Vice PresidentSilpa Joy 2016 AGK SecretaryHelen Shnol 2017 AGK TreasurerDavid Liou 2016 American Society of Podiatric

Surgeons (ASPS)President Kevin Miller

Gavin Lee 2017 ASPS President-ElectJoshua Adams 2017 ASPS Vice PresidentNava Mohammadi 2017 ASPS SecretaryAndrew Miller 2016 ASPS TreasurerJessica Potter 2015 Pi Delta President Eric StampsDavid Tien 2015 Pi Delta SecretaryKenson MiyakiBobby LeungLena Sun

201720172017

Yearbook (Calcaneus) Co-Editors-in-Chief Irma Walker-Adame

Stephanie Mita 2016 American Public Health Association (APHA)

President Ajitha Nair

Helen Shnol 2017 APHA President-Elect


An-An Jiang 2016 APHA SecretaryName Class of Organization/Class Position Held Faculty Advisor

James Uh 2016 APHA TreasurerViktoriya Krepkiy 2016 Podopediatrics Club President Kevin MillerKristina Chang 2016 Podopediatrics Club Vice PresidentStephanie Mita 2016 Podopediatrics Club SecretarySilpa Joy 2016 Podopediatrics Club TreasurerTBD TBD CSPM Medical Mission Coordinator Timothy Dutra/

Kevin Miller


CALIFORNIA PODIATRIC MEDICAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONCONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

PREAMBLEThe students of the California School of Podiatric Medicine (the official abbreviation thereafter shall be CSPM), in order to represent all the students of the CSPM, to stimulate greater interest and a better understanding of podiatric medicine, to promote fellowship among students, faculty, administration, and practitioners, to afford a means of association between the students and the American Podiatric Medical Association, and to provide for the promotion, maintenance, and regulation of such matters as are delegated by the President of the CSPM to the student government do ordain and establish this Constitution.

ARTICLE I. NAME AND MEMBERSHIPSection 1. NAME: The name of this association shall be the “California Podiatric Medical Students’ Association” (thereafter the official abbreviation of the association shall be CPMSA), an affiliated organization of the CSPM and the American Podiatric Medical Students’ Association (thereafter the official abbreviation shall be APMSA).

Section 2. MEMBERSHIP: All persons duly registered as students in the CSPM, who have paid their membership fee, and have not forfeited the right to membership by infraction of any rule or regulation of either the CPMSA or the CSPM, shall be a member of the CPMSA and the APMSA. All members shall hold equal voting rights in the CPMSA except as otherwise provided in this constitution. Subject to other applicable qualifications, all members shall be eligible to hold office in the CPMSA or in any of its subordinate organizations according to the rules and regulations set down in the Constitution. All persons duly registered as students of CSPM shall pay membership fees in the form of Student Body fees within the first semester of each academic year.

ARTICLE II: OFFICERSSection 1. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS & TERM OF OFFICE: The Executive Council of the CPMSA shall consist of (listed in descending order of rank) the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The elected officers of the CPMSA shall consist of the Executive Council of the CPMSA, and the Alumni and Associates Representative, Elected officers of the CPMSA shall serve one calendar year from the start of the summer following their election.

The students will hold officers accountable by having each member of the Executive Council give a report to the student council biannually giving the state of affairs of their particular office. The Dean of Student affairs will also hold officers legally and academically responsible for any wrong and illegal dealings while in office.

Section 2. PRESIDENT: The President elect will assume the position of President during the last CPMSA meeting in April. In the event that the President elect is not eligible to assume this office a president shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the CPMSA during the spring semester of that year. The candidate must be a member of the CPMSA and have a minimum of two (2) academic semesters. He/She may not be on academic or other probation during the semester prior to, or not any semester during his/her Candidacy or term of office. He/She shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the CPMSA during the spring semester of each year. His/Her duties shall be.

a. To serve as Chief Executive of the CPMSA.b. To preside at the meetings of the CPMSA and the Student Council.c. To appoint such sub-committees as may be necessary for the proper conduct of affairs of the

CPMSA


d. To serve as voting member of the Executive Council. He/She shall also serve as a voting member of Student Council only in the case of tie decisions and to serve as an Ex-Officio member of all subordinate organizations of the CPMSA.

e. To make appointments as directed by this Constitution and to make such additional appointments from the student body at large, as may be necessary from time to time, subject to the approval of the Student Council.

f. To call the CPMSA meetings and elections as directed by this Constitution. g. To serve as the official student representative of the CPMSA. h. To attend the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the CSPM. i. To authorize expenditures not to exceed a limit set by the Student Council. j. To serve as the official student representative to the Academic Senate. k. To attend all meetings of the APMSA House of Delegates and President’s Council at summer and

mid-winter APMSA National Meetings.l. To serve as the official student representative to the American Medical Student Association

1. If the President fails to attend one of the meetings described in Article II Section 2.k., then the President shall forfeit one day’s per diem.

2. If the President fails to attend more than one of the meetings described in Section 2 paragraph k., the President shall reimburse to the CPMSA all funds received to attend the APMSA National Meeting (including air fare, hotel fare, per diem, etc.).

3. If the President fails to submit a report to the APMSA House of Delegates Meetings, the President shall forfeit one-half (I/2) per diem for the duration of that conference.

Section 3. PRESIDENT ELECT: The president elect of the CPMSA must be a member of the CPMSA and must have a minimum of one (1) academic semester. He/She may not be on academic or other probation during the semester prior to, or not any semester during his/her Candidacy or term of office. He/She shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the CPMSA during the spring semester of each year. His/Her duties shall be.

a. Attend but not preside over the CPMSA meetingsb. To attend all meetings of the APMSA House of Delegates and President’s Council at summer and

mid-winter National Meetings.1. If the President Elect fails to attend one of the meetings described in Article II Section

2.k., then the President shall forfeit one day’s per diem.2. If the President fails to attend more than one of the meetings described in Section 2

paragraph k., the President shall reimburse to the CPMSA all funds received to attend the APMSA National Meeting (including air fare, hotel fare, per diem, etc.).

c. Attend Executive Council meetings, but will not have an official vote in the Executive Council.d. Assist the President by heading newly formed committees. e. Assume the office of President after serving one year as President Elect.

Section 4. VICE-PRESIDENT: The Vice-president of the CPMSA shall have the same qualifications for office as the president and shall be elected in the same manner. The Vice-president shall serve as a voting member of the Student Council and executive council. His/her duties shall be:

a. To perform the duties of the president in the event of the temporary disability or absence of the president.

b. To be responsible for Student Body social activities.c. To be responsible for the Student Body social account.d. To assist the President in promoting student relations with the faculty, the administrators and

practitioners.

Section 5. SECRETARY: The Secretary of the CPMSA shall have completed a minimum of two (2) academic semesters and shall be elected in the same manner as the President Elect. The secretary shall serve as a voting member of the Student Council and Executive Council. His/her duties shall be:

a. To keep permanent records of the meetings of the CPMSA. b. To carry on official correspondence of the CPMSA.


c. To submit a copy of the minutes and a roll sheet of the previous meetings to each voting member of the Student Council

d. To send out an electronic copy within 2 weeks of the meetinge. To inform each student council member of the time and place of special meetings within two (2)

school days prior to the following meeting. f. To verify which clubs must share a vote and count them as one vote collectively in the case of a

vote in the student council. g. To post organization/clubs sign up lists at least 3 weeks prior to election of officers for the

following academic year.

Section 6. TREASURER: The treasurer of the CPMSA shall have completed a minimum of one (2) academic semester and shall be elected in the same manner as the President. The duties of the Treasurer shall be as follows:

a. To serve as a voting member of the Student Council and Executive Councilb. To keep permanent records of the meetings of the CPMSA.c. To submit a budget for approval by the Student Council within the first thirty (30) days of the fall

semester. This budget shall include a list of all accounts managed by the Treasurer of the CPMSA and how student fees will be spent.

d. To collect, disperse and manage monies from CPMSA and all clubs, organizations, and groups affiliated with the CPMSA.

e. To present a bi-monthly report on the financial condition of the CPMSA to the Student Council and shall submit a report for publication in the official student newspaper each semester.

f. To get all personal reimbursements approved with a signature from the current CPMSA Presidentg. To serve as the Treasurer of the Yearbook whose duties shall include approval of all contracts

negotiated by the Editor-in-Chief.h. To be responsible for CPMSA operations account and for materials of the office of the CPMSA.i. To assist the Vice-President in his/her duties.j. To meet with the Treasurers of each class/club and organization who receives funds from the

CPMSA on a semester basis to audit their books.

Section 7. Treasurer Elect: The treasurer elect of the CPMSA shall have completed a minimum of one (1) academic semester and shall be elected in the same manner as the President. The duties of the Treasure elect shall be as follows:

a. To be held responsible for monthly meeting with the current treasurer.b. Must have a relative up to date picture of the financial status of the CSPMSA.c. Will be responsible for the financial updates at CSPMSA meetings in the current Treasurers

absence.d. Assume the office of Treasurer after serving one year as Treasurer Elect.

Section 8. ALUMNI AND ASSOCIATES REPRESENTATIVE: The Representative shall have the same qualifications as the Secretary and shall be elected in the same manner as the President. The duties of the Alumni and Associates Representative shall be:

a. To serve as a voting member of the Student Council.b. To serve as the student body liaison to the board members of the Alumni and Associates and act as

a voting member at their quarterly meetings.c. To organize the Mentor programd. To organize a minimum of two (2) Alumni and Associates student forums per year.

Section 9. PUBLICATION EDITOR(S): The Yearbook Editor and the Newsletter Editor and the Editor of the Official Journal of CSPM shall be elected by the student body. Both Editors shall appoint assistants for their staff. Both shall be members of the Student Council and each Editor shall have one (1) vote in the Student Council. If no one is elected as the Editor of said newspaper, then the newly elected Student Body Secretary will assume the position of the editor.


Section 10. APPOINTED OFFICER-FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE: The faculty representative will be chosen by the voting members of the Student Council. Names will be submitted to the Student Council, who will decide by a majority vote who the faculty representative will be. The faculty representatives shall be elected within one (1) month of the beginning of the fall semester for the term of one (1) academic year. The faculty representative shall be a voting member of the Student Council.

ARTICLE III: STUDENT COUNCILSection 1. AUTHORITY: All legislative and final administrative authority of the CPMSA shall be vested in the Student Council.

Section 2. MEMBERSHIP AND VOTING: The members of the Student Council shall include: the Executive Council of the CPMSA, the Alumni and Associates Representative, the President and Vice-president from each class, the Faculty Representative, the Publications Editors, the President of each recognized club and/or organization as qualified by Article IX sections 2 & 3 of this constitution, three (3) CPMA Representatives, and three (3) APMSA Representatives, 4th year representatives do not attend CPMSA meetings and do not have a vote. All other members of the Student Council shall have one (1) vote each in said Council.

Section 3: The President shall vote only in case of a tie in any motion that is being voted upon (see Article II section 2d), and serve as an ex-officio member of all subordinate organizations of the CPMSA.

Section 4. MEETING AND QUORUM: The Student Council shall meet according to a schedule voted on at the time of the first official meeting of the body. An over 50% majority membership shall constitute a quorum.

Section 5. FUNCTIONS AND POWERS: The Student Council shall:

a. Have final authority in the supervision and direction of the affairs, conduct, policies, and properties of the CPMSA in accordance with the Constitution, By-laws, and the rules and regulations of the APMSA.

b. Establish rules for granting of awards, and to make awards according to such previously established rules.

c. Establish rules governing nomination, campaigns, and elections.d. Establish eligibility requirements for participation in the activities of the CPMSA, subject to the

approval of the President of the CSPM.e. Levy all CPMSA assessment, approve CPMSA budgets, and exercise all control over the finances

of the CPMSA in accordance with Article V of this Constitution. f. Approve the By-laws of the subordinate organizations of the CPMSA.g. Upon approving it, publish the bi-semester report on the financial condition of the CPMSA.h. Enforce the provisions of the Constitution by means of such appropriate rules and regulations as

may be necessary. i. Enact such other legislation as may be required to exercise control of such student interest and

activities as may be delegated to it by the President of CSPM.j. Have such additional authority as may be necessary for the welfare and efficiency of the CPMSA.

Section 6. REFERENDUM: (Limitation of the authority of the Student Council.) upon presentation to the President of a petition signed by twenty percent (20%) of the members of the CPMSA, any act of the Student Council must be submitted to a vote by the members of the CPMSA, providing such a petition be presented within two (2) weeks of the passage of the act or rule. The President shall then call a special meeting of the CPMSA within one (1) week of the presentation of the petition. At said meeting, the act in question will be openly discussed and an election shall be scheduled by the President to be held no less than one (1) week and no more than two (2) weeks following the date of the meeting. Concurrence of at least two-thirds (2/3) of those members voting shall be necessary to repeal the act. An information bulletin stating the issue or issues at hand shall be made available to each member of the CPMSA for at least a period of five (5) scholastic/business days.


Section 7: Upon the presentation to the CPMSA President of a petition signed by at least ten percent (20%) of the members of the CPMSA requesting action upon any matter within the jurisdiction of the Student Council, the Committee must consider the proposal within two (2) weeks after the submittal.

ARTICLE IV: ELECTIONS AND RECALLSection 1. ELECTIONS:

a. Control: the control of all CPMSA elections and related activities shall rest with an election committee (Article IV section 3) as empowered by its Bylaws; said By-laws shall be subject to approval of the Student Council.

b. Elections for Student Body officers will take place during March. Nominations will open on the Monday three weeks prior to the election and shall close one week prior to the election. The nominating period shall be two (2) weeks in duration.

c. Any runoff elections shall be held within one (1) week of the general electionsd. Candidates for the following offices will be sought: Student Body President, Student Body Vice-

president, Student Body Secretary, Student Body Treasurer, Alumni and Associates Representative, and Publication Editors

e. Elections will be administered by an election committee and all candidates will abide by the rules and regulations imposed by this Constitution and by the election committee.(See Article IV section 3)

f. All voting in the CPMSA shall be by secret ballot and require a majority (defined as over 50% for each specific office/position) of votes cast. If, in an election to the office of President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, Alumni and Associates Representative, or Publications Editor, no candidate receives a majority of vote cast, the two (2) candidates who receive the most votes cast shall be again voted on at a run-off election as stated in Article IV section 1 d.

Section 2. CLASS ELECTIONS: Fourth, third, and second year officers for the following year shall be elected during the month of April. Two first year representatives shall be drawn at random from a list of willing students by a lottery held under the direction of the President of the CPMSA within the first seven (7) days of the opening of the first semester of each year. These representatives shall:

a. Hereafter be referred to as “interim” or “temporary” representatives and shall remain in office no more than forty-five (45) days or until such time as their general elections are held

b. Be equal in rankc. Act as voting members of the Student Council, holding one (1) vote each. d. All first year class officers shall be elected within forty five (45) days of the opening of the first

semester. Positions to be elected are president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, education committee chair. Nominations will open on the Monday three weeks prior to the election and shall close one week prior to the election. The nominating period shall be two (2) weeks in duration. The entering class, may by simple majority vote (over 50%) to elect their class officers for a term of office of one (1) semester. Elections must be held prior to completion of the fall semester for the spring semester. The CPMSA, APMSA, must be elected prior to the end of the fall semester for their respective four (4) year terms. Class elections shall be conducted under the control of and according to the By-laws of the Elections Committee and under rules governing election to be determined by the Student Council of the CPMSA.

Section 3. ELECTION COMMITTEE:a. The election committee will be composed of five (5) members of the CPMSA and shall include

representatives of all classes. The Student Body President shall be chairman of this committee.b. Any representative who is a candidate for Student Body Office shall be prohibited from serving on

the committee.c. The elections committee shall be responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations governing

Student Body elections.


d. The election committee shall set a date and time for speeches and for voting after soliciting the recommendations of the classes and instructors so as not to interfere with classes or reviews.

e. The election committee shall be responsible for tabulating ballots and notifying the student body of election results.

f. The election committee shall be responsible for administration run-off elections where necessary and by the same rules and regulations governing the general elections.

g. Any additions, deletions, or changes in the roles and regulations must be approved by two-thirds (2/3) of the voting members of the Student Council.

h. If in the course of one’s term as an officer he/she is placed on academic probation, he/she must resign from office.

i. The Vice President and Dean for Student Affairs shall evaluate all candidates based on their academic status and make recommendations to the elections committee regarding their eligibility for candidacy.

Section 4. CENSURE: Any elected officer of the CPMSA may be subject to censure. Any member of the CPMSA may present to the Executive Committee a petition to censure against any elected officer. If the petition receives a majority vote of the Executive Council the President (or if the President is subject to censure, the Vice-president) shall immediately inform the involved officer for a presentation of defense, and subsequently call a meeting of the CPMSA within one week of presentation of the defense. The specific date for the censure shall be set by the President (or if the President is subject to censure, the Vice-president). If two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast approve, the censure shall prevail. Prior to the presentation of a defense, the involved officer shall be notified of the proceedings taken against him/her. Should the officer not respond to censure, recall and impeachment proceedings shall be implemented in accordance with Article IV, Section 5.

Section 5. RECALL, IMPEACHMENT, AND VACANCY REPLACEMENT(VOTE OF CONFIDENCE):

a. Any elected officer of the CPMSA may be subject to recall or impeachment by presentation to the President, (or if the President is subject to recall, the Vice-president), of a petition signed by at least twenty percent (20%) of the members of the CPMSA containing a specific statement of the reasons of the members of the CPMSA containing a specific statement of the reasons for the proposed removal. The President (or if the President is subject to censure, the Vice-president) shall immediately inform the involved officer for a presentation of defense, and subsequently call a meeting of the CPMSA within one (1) week of presentation of the petition. The petition for recall shall be referred to a vote of the members of the CPMSA within one week of the presentation of the defense. The specific date for the recall election shall be set by the President (or if the President is subject to censure, the Vice-president). If two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast approve, the impeachment shall prevail and the involved officer shall be removed from office. Prior to the presentation of a defense, the involved officer shall be notified of the proceedings taken against him/her.

b. CPMSA Officer Vacancies: In the event of permanent disability of any elected officer, or any of the following: recall, impeachment, disqualification or resignation, the method of replacement shall be as follows: He/She shall be replaced by a majority of the voting members of the Student Council, within three (3) weeks of vacancy. The choice for replacement shall be made from a list of applicants whose names shall be filed with the Student Council within a week prior to the said election.

c. Class Recall: Any class officer may be subject to recall by presentation to the class president of the class concerned (or if the President be subject to recall, by presentation to the Vice-President) of a petition signed by twenty percent (20%) of the members of the class concerned, containing a specific statement of the reasons for proposed removal. Said proposal shall be executed by the members and the President (or if the President is subject to recall, the Vice-president) of the class concerned in like manner to the procedure for recall of elected officers of the CPMSA laid down in Article IV, Section 5 of this Constitution.

d. Class Officer Vacancies: In the event of permanent disability of a class officer or CPMSA officer including recall, impeachment, disqualification or resignation, there shall be another class election


to select a new officer of the vacated position, within a period of three (3) weeks. In the event that an APMSA representative is being replaced and there is an APMSA alternate for that year, the alternate shall automatically replace the representative and there shall be an election for the alternate position of that same class. The election shall be held within three (3) seeks of the office’s vacancy. If the APMSA representative does not have an alternate for that same year, he/she will be replaced in the same manner as all other class officers.

ARTICLE V: Student Fees and Accounts

Section 1. GENERAL: Student Fees are to be collected from all students who are members of the CPMSA. Student Fees are to be set by the Student Council upon recommendation of the CPMSA Treasurer. All Student Fees are to be placed in the CPMSA General Bank Account. All checks drawn upon the CPMSA General Bank Account are to be signed by the CPMSA Treasurer and counter signed by a member of the Executive Council.

Section 2. PURPOSE: The purpose of Student Fees is to fund activities of the CPMSA. All organizations who wish to receive funds must submit a budget to the CPMSA Treasurer prior to receiving funds. The appropriation of Student Fees shall be stated in the CPMSA budget and approved by Student Council prior to disbursements. All monies of the CPMSA must be used for, but are not limited to, the following CPMSA activities:

a. To pay for the APMSA Dues. This amount is decided upon by the APMSA National Office.b. To pay for one hard copy the CSPM Yearbook. This amount shall be decided and voted on during

the first Student Council meeting.c. To pay for all CPMSA social activities.d. To pay for travel, lodging, and per-diem for 1st and 2nd year APMSA Representatives and one

alternate (see Article VII section 1 d) at their various meetings.e. To pay for travel, lodging, and per-diem for the CPMA Representatives at their various meetings.f. To pay for travel, lodging, and per-diem for the CPMSA President and President Elect at their

various meetings.g. To fund each class. Class allocations are to be voted on in the CPMSA budget.h. Money will be allocated to clubs that put on activities that have an open enrollment policy for that

activity.i. All unused money allocated to the clubs will be returned to the CPMSA General Account at the

end of the school year. The amount of this allocation shall be determined by the club budget submitted at the beginning of the year. Any monies gained by the clubs through fund raising and donations belong to the clubs and not to the CPMSA. The monies can roll over from year to year. Money will only be distributed upon completion of the CPMSA Event Information form. (just add this at the end or anywhere you feel is appropriate)

Section 3. PER DIEM: Per Diem is to be used for food, tips, and transportation (taxi, bus, shuttle, and parking). Per Diem is to be set each year by the Executive Committee and approved by the Student Council at the first meeting of the fall semester as part of the budget. Per Diem is to be given to all Official CPMSA Representatives who must travel away from his/her home in order to fulfill his/her duties and shall be given prior to leaving on such travels. If these representatives do not report to their classes, future per diem will be withheld. (See Article VII section 1 paragraph c and d, and Article II section 2 paragraph k for a detailed description of each representative’s duties.)

Section 4. OTHER ACCOUNTS: All clubs shall maintain accounts with the CPMSA. Classes shall have the option to hold an account with the CPMSA as part of the General Account, or to set up their own account at an insured banking institution. All accounts set up by classes must be opened and maintained under the name “Class of” All checks or withdrawals made against class accounts must be signed and counter signed by two separate officers of said class.

ARTICLE VI: MEETINGSSection 1. CPMSA MEETINGS: A general meeting of the CPMSA shall be called at a definite pre-announced time and place:


a. At the discretion of the President of the CPMSA.b. Upon a majority vote of the Student Council directing the President of the CPMSA to call such a

meeting for a specifically announced purpose.c. Upon a written petition of at least fifteen (15) members of the CPMSA presented to the President.d. In accordance with the referendum procedure in Article III of Section 6 of this Constitution.

Section 2: The order of business at the meetings of the Executive Committee shall be at the discretion of the CPMSA President.

Section 3. CLOSED SESSIONS: The Executive Committee or any other organization of the CPMSA may hold closed sessions only if three-fourths (3/4) of all voting members approve, and such executive session may be held only at meetings when appointments or awards are to be made or approved. Open session may be deemed by the Student Council as open only to CPMSA members.

Section 4. Members of the Student Council or any other organization of the CPMSA shall be allowed to vote by proxy, if the member cannot attend the meeting and is in accordance with the rules set for attendance Article VI Section 6.

Section 5. RULES OF ORDER: The rules contained in Robert Rules of Order shall govern the meeting of the CPMSA, the Executive Committee, the classes and other organizations of the CPMSA in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not consistent with this Constitution, the special rules of the CPMSA or the Constitution of the APMSA.

Section 6. ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required and roll will be taken of each member of the Student Council at each meeting. A representative who misses two (2) meetings in a row or four (4) during the school year will be subject to censure or recall as stated in Article IV section 4 of this Constitution. A member shall be considered in attendance if he/she is present for the duration of each meeting. Special circumstances, e.g., illness, internships, conflicting meetings, etc. will be taken into account as they apply, but must notify the CPMSA Secretary prior to the meeting. All members of the Student Council are to be informed at least five (5) days prior to, of the exact date, time and location of any meeting or of any special session of the CPMSA as called by the Student Body President under Article VI section 1.

ARTICLE VII: CLASSESSection 1. ORGANIZATION:

a. Class Officers: Each class shall be organized under the supervision and direction of the CPMSA. Each class shall elect a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer (or a Secretary-Treasurer), a CPMA Representative, an APMSA Representative, Education Committee Chairperson.

c. Class Representatives: The President and Vice-president of each class shall act as class representatives to the Student Council and shall have a vote therein. It will be the Class Representative’s duty to report back to his/her class any and all actions taken by the Student Council. He/she is to do so within one (1) week after the said meeting.

d. CPMA Class Representative: Each class shall elect a CPMA representative for a four year term. All CPMA representatives shall represent their respective class and be voting members of the Student Council. The Junior CPMA representative shall serve as delegate to the CPMA House of Delegates at their annual meeting. The Junior CPMA representative’s term of office shall commence July 1, following their second year and shall end June 30 following their third year. The senior representative shall return a written report of the summer House of Delegates Meeting


for the junior representative to read at the second student council meeting of the fall semester. If this duty is not completed, future per diem will be withheld.

d. APMSA Class Representative and alternate: Each class shall elect an APMSA representative for a four year term. The APMSA Class Representative shall represent his/her class and be a voting member of the Student Council. All APMSA representatives shall represent the interests of their respective classes at the summer and mid-winter national APMSA meetings. The APMSA alternate shall be elected every third year and shall be the person that receives the second most votes in the APMSA Representative election for that year. The APMSA alternate shall be expected to attend the bi-annual APMSA National meetings and assume the responsibilities at said meetings in the event of sickness or absence of any member of the CSPM delegation. The delegates, including alternate, are required to report to their classes within two (2) months of the National meeting. If this duty is not completed, future per diem will be withheld.

e. Education Committee Chairperson: He/She shall form an education committee to perform functions so set forth by each class, and shall be a member of the Student Academic Council. He/She shall be elected to a term of one (1) year.

ARTICLE VIII: STUDENT ACADEMIC COUNCILSection 1. PURPOSE: To provide productive channels of communication between students, and the administration and faculty, concerning academics.

Section 2. MEMBERSHIP: The voting members of the Council shall be the Education Committee Chairperson and Vice-presidents of each class. The secretaries of each class will be alternates, attending all meetings but voting only in the absence of the Education Committee Chair or Vice-president of their class. A chairperson and Vice-Chairperson will be elected by this council.

Section 3. VOTING: The chairperson shall vote only in the case of a tie in any motion that is being voted upon.

Section 4. MEETING AND QUORUM: The Council shall meet according to a schedule voted on at the time of the first official meeting of the Council. These meetings are to be held at least bi-monthly. (An attempt should be made to meet every other week, opposite the Academic Council). A 51% majority membership shall constitute a quorum.

Section 5. FUNCTIONS AND POWERS: The Student Academic Council shall:a. Have two voting members on the Curriculum Review Committee—the Chairperson and the Vice-

Chairperson.b. Represent all major issues of student concern to the Academic Council. The Chair and Vice-Chair

will sit on this council only to represent these concerns. c. Have jurisdiction over the Education Committees.

d. Be responsible for obtaining the broadest possible student input in order to:1. Evaluate the curriculum, including the course content and quality.2. Evaluate and make recommendations to the Academic Council as to the scheduling of the

courses and the number of semester hours.3. Assist in the resolution of grievances.

e. Report all proceedings to the Student Council.f. Be responsible to the Student Council for their proceedings.g. Abide by all other rules and regulations set forth in this policy.h. Compile reports from the individual Education Committees addressing all proceedings and

prepare a single report to present to Student Council, Dean for Academic Affairs, and Education Committees. (One major report per semester.)


Section 6. REFERENDUM (LIMITATION OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE STUDENT ACADEMIC COUNCIL): Upon presentation to the Chairperson of a petition signed by twenty percent (20%) of the members of the CPMSA, any act of the Student Academic Council must be submitted to a vote by the members of the CPMSA providing such a petition be presented within two (2) weeks of the association within one (1) week of the presentation of the petition. At said meeting, the act in question will be openly discussed and an election shall be scheduled by the President of the CPMSA to be held no less than one (1) week and no more than two (2) weeks following the date of the meeting. Concurrence of at least two-thirds (2/3) of those members voting shall be necessary to repeal the act. An informational bulletin stating the issue or issues at hand shall be made available to each member of the association within a period of five (5)days.

Section 7. Upon the presentation to the President of the CPMSA of a petition signed by at least ten percent (10%) of the members of the CPMSA requesting action upon any matter within the jurisdiction of the Student Council, the Committee must consider the proposal within two (2) weeks after the submittal.

ARTICLE IX: OTHER SELF-GOVERNING STUDENT ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

Section 1. All other self-governing student academic organizations and clubs shall be governed by their own constitution and By-laws provided such constitution and By-laws do not conflict with those of the CPMSA and the school.

Section 2. Each academic organization shall submit to the Student Council a copy of their Constitution. In addition, each academic organization shall submit to the Council a roster of active members. Any academic organization that is unique in its function and role at the CSPM (as determined on an individual basis by the executive council of the CPMSA) with an active membership of 10-15 students or more will be considered a viable academic organization and will be granted one (1) full vote on the Student Council that may be cast by the president of said academic organization. Any academic organization that is not unique in function and role, regardless of its number of members, shall be placed as a sub-organization. Any academic organization that is unique in its function and role but has fewer than 10-15 members shall share said vote collectively with all other such organizations (i.e. each of the presidents of these academic organizations shall cast a vote and the majority decision of these organizations will count as one (1) vote collectively in the Student Council. This shall be verified by the secretary of the CPMSA).

Section 3. All podiatric national societies and organizations will be considered as viable by the CPMSA regardless of uniqueness or number of members.

Section 4. According to this constitution the following is a list of all presently recognized academic Organizations with other sub-organizations placed accordingly.

a. Alumni & Associates, Student Chapterb. American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) c. American Association of Women Podiatrists (AAWP)d. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)e. Alpha Gamma Kappa (AGK)f. American Podiatric Medical Students Association (APMSA)g. American Society of Podiatric Dermatology (ASPD)h. Biomechanics Clubi. Calcaneusj. Foot and Ankle Reviewk. Intercultural Podiatric Outreachl. Pi Delta National Podiatric Medical Student Honor Societym. Podiatric Homeless Health Project – Pes Clinicusn. Practice Management Club (PMC)o. Research Journal Club


ARTICLE X: TEAMS

Section 1. The Student Council, by majority vote, may sanction Teams to officially represent the student body at organized, competitive, extra-mural events, and in doing so promote both Podiatry and CSPM. Teams shall participate under the school name. Where appropriate, Teams shall display the school banner and exhibit the school name on their uniforms.

Section 2. Team status may be revoked by a majority vote of Student Council. Team status may be forfeited by failing to meet, on an ongoing basis, the requirements for Team status as set forth in this ARTICLE, as determined by the Executive Council. All reasons for forfeiture shall be submitted in writing to Student Council, at which time, said Team shall be placed on probation. Said Team shall be notified in writing of any action taken and have no less than two (2) weeks to present proof of compliance with this ARTICLE or be subject to forfeiture of Team status.

Section 3. Teams shall be eligible for student body funds, based on a team budget submitted at the beginning of the school year. All funds shall be maintained with the CPMSA. Teams on probation shall not receive disbursements of funds unless such funds are required for said Team to comply with this ARTICLE. Remaining funds of a Team no longer recognized by Student Council shall be returned to the CPMSA General Account. All unused money allocated to the Teams shall be returned to the CPMSA General Account at the end of the school year.

Section 4. Teams shall elect a Captain, who will represent the team before Student Council. They may also elect or appoint other officers as necessary. Teams shall keep a current roster, and schedule of competition on file with Student Council.

ARTICLE XI: AMENDMENTS AND INTERPRETATIONSection 1. AMENDMENTS: An amendment to this Constitution may be proposed either by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Student Council or by a petition signed by twenty (20) percent of the members of the CPMSA and presented to the President of the CPMSA. The President of the CPMSA then shall call an election to be held on the specified date in the proposed amendment, the date shall be at least twelve (12) days after the presentation of the petition. Notice of the election and a full statement of the amendment shall be posted during the week previous to the election. A favorable vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast by the CPMSA shall be necessary for adoption of the amendment. An amendment shall take effect on the date specified in adopted amendment.

Section 2. INTERPRETATION: All questions of interpretation of this Constitution shall be decided by the Committee formed of the Presidents of each class and the Student Body President.

AMENDMENT ONE: All members of student council are expected to attend student council meetings as part of their job. Failure to do so for two meetings in any one year for unexcused reasons will result in the removal from office. The executive council will make the final decision as to whether or not the member of student council is in violation of this amendment. The party in question has the right to address the executive committee before a decision is rendered. The executive committee may consider the reasons for the absence and whether or not the student actually missed the dates in question. They may not consider a lesser punishment for the student. If the student is found to be in violation they will have two weeks to appeal the decision to the full student council. All votes on this matter will be decided by a two-thirds majority. A replacement will be voted on within two weeks for anybody found in violation of this amendment.

AMENDMENT TWO: All members of student council must hold their office as a result of an election. Any club not represented on student council by an elected official is not eligible for funding from student council and will not be recognized by student council. Each member of student council will be required to submit a written letter stating that they were elected to their position by September 1st of each year.

AMENDMENT THREE: All clubs/organizations will be required to complete two activities or community service projects each academic year. An activity can consist of a social or academic event. A proposal of such activities shall be submitted to the Executive Council within 2 months from the first day of school. A copy of this proposal will be available through the CPMSA treasurer. If a club/organization fails to send the proposal within allotted time, this club will be placed on probation. Probation will consist of: loss of vote as part of the Student Council and will be required to complete a community service project. This probation will last for 1 month. During this time the club must comply with all of the above and submit a proposal for the community service project before the end of


probation period. If no proposal is submitted before the end of the probation period, the officers of the club/organization will be removed. Elections will be held again with nominations opening the next day. Nomination period will remain open for 2 weeks and voting will take place the next week. The club, with new officers, will remain under probation following the requirements as stated above. If no activity is performed by the end of the academic year, the club/organization will be subject to removal.

CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINEAT SAMUEL MERRITT UNIVERSITY

STUDENT’S BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RIGHTS RESPONSIBILITIES1. You have the right to receive a quality podiatric

medical education and clinical training provided by experienced faculties and professional staff.

1. You are responsible for complying with CSPM and SMU policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

2. You have the right to be treated with dignity, compassion and respect in a caring and nurturing environment.

2. You are expected to show both on and off Campus, respect for order, morality, personal honor and respect for the rights of others. You must pledge to give the faculty, administration and staff the respect and gratitude, which is their due.

3. You have the right to receive the services you require to support your academic endeavors in a courteous, timely, efficient and accurate manner.

3. You are responsible for meeting published deadlines and completing the information required from you in a timely and accurate manner.

4. You have the right of appeal. 4. You are responsible for following the appropriate chain of command in the resolution of problems, issues and conflicts.

5. You have the right to expect that information regarding your academic status will be released only on a need-to-know basis and that such information will be treated with confidentiality.

5. You are responsible for understanding the Records Administration Policy that is Published in the SMU Student Handbook.

6. You have the right to feel free to explore ideas, test values and assumptions in experience and to criticize and be criticized. You have the right to present your ideas in the spirit of the development of knowledge and the search for truth. This freedom of expression includes debates, speeches and discussions at student forums.

6. You are responsible to ensure that when you exercise your right to the freedom of expression you, in turn, do not create an intimidating, hostile or demeaning environment for anyone else within the campus community.

7. You have the right to have representatives of the CSPM student body participate in institutional governance.

7. Elected, appointed and voluntary student body representatives are responsible for fairly and accurately reflecting the views of the students.

8. You have the right to expect that CSPM will conduct its educational programs without discrimination by reason of race, religion, color sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic group identification, handicap or disability.

8. You have the responsibility to understand and respect that the CSPM campus community is reflective of our diverse communities. In this regard, every individual deserves to be treated with human kindness.

9. You have the right to expect that the information presented in CSPM and SMU publications and documents will be accurate, truthful and factual.

9. You have the responsibility to read the information that is prepared and disseminated to students regarding the policies, procedures and practices of CSPM and SMU.

10. You have the right to expect that CSPM/SMU 10. As a partner in the educational enterprise, you are


will conduct university business with integrity and prudent management.

responsible for conducting your academic endeavors with honesty and integrity.

STATEMENT OF UNIVERSITY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. Students are advised, however, that policies and procedures may change during the academic year subsequent to printing of the CSPM Student Handbook and that such information is subject to change without notice. This also means that policies in affect during the time a student is applying for admission or at the time of matriculation to the University may change after enrollment. Therefore, when questions arise students should consult the CSPM administrative offices for current information.


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