Appeal Process

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Following notification of a decision by the Preclinical or Clinical Promotions Committee, a student may appeal the decision in writing within three working days to the Dean. The Dean makes the final decision on appeals. The Dean may grant an appeal only if a student can demonstrate one of the following:

1. Bias of one or more Preclinical or Clinical Promotions Committee members.
2. Material information not available to the student, Preclinical or Clinical Promotions Committee at the time of its initial decision.
3. Procedural error by the Preclinical or Clinical Promotions Committee

During the appeal process, the student must continue to attend classes.