CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2015 - 2016
CSPM Academic and Faculty Offices
450 30th Street, Suite 2860
Oakland, 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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PART I – CSPM Academic and Clinical Rotation Calendars
2015/2016 CSPM Academic Calendar
2015/2016 CSPM Clinical Rotation & Clerkship Calendars
PART II – CSPM at SMU
Introduction to the CSPM Student Handbook
Historical Overview
CSPM Mission/Vision/Value Statements
Accreditation Status
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PART III – Procedures and Policies Concerning the Student Experience
A. Classroom Expectations
o Attendance
o Late Arrival of Instructor/Clinical Faculty
o Policy on Audio Taping or Videotaping of Classes
o Policy on Eating and Drinking on Campus
o Policy on Gifts to Faculty or Staff Members
B. Excused Absences
o Policies on Excused Absences from Examinations/
Mandatory Classes or Class Meetings/Mandatory Labs
o Late Entry to Exams
o Make-up Exams
C. Examinations
o Examination Procedures and Protocols
o Make-up Examinations for Approved Excused Absences
o Credit by Examination (also see Part V)
o Procedure to Change Approved Examinations
o Policy on Taking the 3rd Year Clinical Rotation Practical
Examinations, 3rd Year Objective Structured Clinical
Examination (OSCE) and the American Podiatric Medical
Licensing Examination (APMLE)
D. Grading
o CSPM Grading Policy
o Calculation of Grades
o Academic Ranking, Composite Clinical Evaluation and
Clinical Ranking
o Good Academic Standing
o Assigning Grades
o Posting and Review of Grades
o Examination Challenges
o Grades Received for Reexaminations Taken Prior to
Submission of the Final Course Grade or for
Repetition of a Course/Rotation
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E. Student Conduct
o Code of Ethics, Standard of Conduct and Honor
Code Policy for Podiatric Medical Students
o Dress Code – Guidelines for Personal Appearance
o Policy of Wearing Photo Identification Badges
o Policy on Student Email Addresses
o Policy Regarding Cell Phones and Pagers
o CSPM Policy on Freedom of Expression
o NBPME Student Agreement
F. Rotations, Clerkships and Core Training Programs
o Policy on Excused Absences for Missed Clinical
Rotations
o Rotation Evaluations
o Clinical Evaluations and Grades
o Third Year Private Office Clerkship (POC) Policy
o Academic Ranking, Composite Clinical Evaluation,
and Clinical Ranking
o Prerequisite for the 3rd Year Radiology Rotation
o Annual PPD Requirement
o Changes in Fourth Year Rotations or Clerkship
Programs
o Participation in a Core Training Program
o Student Logging Policy
G. Student Organizations
o 2015/2016 – CSPM Student Body/Class/Club &
Organization Officers
o Facility Utilization Policy and Procedures
o California Podiatric Medical Students’ Association
(CPMSA) Constitution and Bylaws
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Part IV – Rights and Responsibilities and Complaint Procedures
Student’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
Statement of University Rights and Responsibilities
Informal and Formal Complaint Procedures
SMU Complaint Policies and Procedures
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Part V – Student Academic Records
Credit by Examination
Retention of Academic Records
Advanced Standing Credit
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Part VI – Review of Student Performance and Retention
Dismissal from CSPM
Leave of Absence
Good Academic Standing
Regulations Governing Student Performance, Promotion
and Global Review
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Part VII – Graduation Requirements
Policy on Taking the 3rd Year Clinical Rotation Practical Examination,
3rd Year Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE),
and the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination
(APMLE)
Academic Ranking, Composite Clinical Evaluation, and Clinical
Ranking
Selection of the Valedictorian in the Case of a Tie
Minimal Technical Standards and Requirements
Part VIII – Residency and Licensing Requirements
Residencies
Licensing Procedures
Part IX – CSPM Curriculum and Learning Outcomes
Curricular Innovations
CSPM Program Learning Outcomes
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree Program
Listing of First Year Through Fourth Year Courses and
Clinical Rotations
Samuel Merritt University Institutional Learning Outcomes
Part X – Directory and Student Contact Information
CSPM Faculty and Staff Directory
CSPM Dean’s Council Charter
Student Serviced Guide - Who Do You Go To For What???
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PART I – CSPM Academic and Clinical Rotation Calendars
CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
2015 – 2016 ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR
SUMMER SEMESTER 2015
HOLIDAY: JULY 4th CELEBRATED
NATIONAL BOARDS PART I
(3rd YEAR ROTATIONS CANCELLED)
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION BEGINS –
CLASS OF 2018
FALL SEMESTER 2015
CSPM NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
PROGRAM - CLASS OF 2019
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION BEGINS –
CLASSES OF 2017 AND 2019
HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015 THROUGH
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2015 THROUGH
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2015 THROUGH
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015
MONDAY, AUGUST, 24, 2015
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
NATIONAL BOARDS PART I
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015
FALL SEMESTER BREAK – CLASS OF 2018
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 THROUGH
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2015
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2015 AND
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2015
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015 THROUGH
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015
THANKSGIVING RECESS
CLASSES OF 2017 AND 2019 – COURSE
REVIEW WEEK (NO NEW MATERIAL TO BE
PRESENTED – CLINICAL ROTATIONS
CONTINUE). FINAL EXAMS MAY BE
SCHEDULED DURING THIS WEEK
SPRING SEMESTER COURSES START –
CLASS OF 2018
FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK (3RD YEAR
ROTATIONS CANCELLED) – CLASSES OF
2017 AND 2019
WINTER RECESS
NATIONAL BOARD PART II
(4TH YEAR ROTATIONS CANCELLED)
SPRING SEMESTER 2016
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION BEGINS
NATIONAL BOARD PART II
HOLIDAY: MARTIN LUTHER KING
PRESIDENT’S HOLIDAY
(NO CLASSES – CLINICAL ROTATION
ASSIGNMENTS MAY BE SCHEDULED)
NATIONAL BOARD PART II
SPRING BREAK (NO CLASSES – CLINICAL
TUEDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2015
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015 THROUGH
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2015 THROUGH
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2016
JANUARY 2016
EXACT DATE TBD
MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016 THROUGH
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016
MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2016
EXACT DATE TBD
MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2016
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2016
EXACT DATE TBD
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016 THROUGH
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ROTATION ASSIGNMENTS CONTINUE)
OSCE EXAMINATION – CLASS OF 2017
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016
TO BE DETERMINED
LAST DAY OF CLASSES/EXAMINATIONS
CLASS OF 2018
NATIONAL BOARD PART II
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016
COURSE REVIEW WEEK (NO NEW
MATERIAL TO BE PRESENTED – CLINICAL
ROTATIONS CONTINUE) – CLASSES OF
2017 AND 2019
FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK (3RD YEAR
ROTATIONS CANCELLED) CLASSES OF
2017 AND 2019
LAST DAY AT CORE SITE ROTATIONS/
CLERKSHIPS (2016)
DPM/DPT/DNP GRADUATION BALL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2016
EXACT DATE TBD
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016 THROUGH
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016
MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016 THROUGH
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016
GRADUATION
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016
LAST DAY OF ROTATIONS – 2017 AND 2018
SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2016
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2nd and 3rd Year CLINICAL ROTATION CALENDAR
2015 – 2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
JUNE
05/25/15-06/28/15
5 WEEKS
JULY
06/29/15-08/02/15
5 WEEKS
AUGUST
08/03/15-08/30/15
4 WEEKS
SEPTEMBER
08/31/15-09/27/15
4 WEEKS
OCTOBER
09/28/15-10/25/15
4 WEEKS
NOVEMBER
10/26/15-11/29/15
5 WEEKS
DECEMBER
11/30/15-01/03/16
5 WEEKS
JANUARY
01/04/16-01/31/16
4 WEEKS
FEBRUARY
02/01/16-02/28/16
4 WEEKS
MARCH
02/29/16-03/27/16
4 WEEKS
APRIL
03/28/16-04/24/16
4 WEEKS
MAY
04/25/16-05/27/16
5 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 CALENDAR
2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
JUNE
06/01/15-07/02/15
5 WEEKS
JULY
07/06/15-07/31/15
4 WEEKS
AUGUST
08/03/15-08/28/15
4 WEEKS
SEPTEMBER
08/31/15-09/25/15
4 WEEKS
OCTOBER
09/28/15-10/30/15
5 WEEKS
NOVEMBER
11/02/15-11/27/15
4 WEEKS
DECEMBER
11/30/15-12/31/15
5 WEEKS
JANUARY
01/04/16-01/29/16
4 WEEKS
FEBRUARY
02/01/16-02/26/16
4 WEEKS
MARCH
02/29/16-04/01/16
5 WEEKS
APRIL
04/04/16-04/29/16
4 WEEKS
MAY
05/02/16-05/20/16*
3 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 20, 2016
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PART II – CSPM at SMU
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:
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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).
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CSPM MISSION, VISION AND VALUES STATEMENTS
CSPM Mission Statement
The 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.
To achieve this mission we will treat everyone with compassion and respect, work cooperatively and interprofessionally, hold ourselves to the highest levels of ethical conduct, continuously strive to improve our
performance, and manage our resources prudently.
CSPM Vision Statement
CSPM will be a national leader in podiatric medical education, patient care delivery experiences, clinical outcomes,
research, and community service efforts.
CSPM Values Statement
We 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 WASC Senior College and University Commission.
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 Education
9312 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 571-9200
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PART III – Procedures and Policies Concerning the Student Experience
A. Classroom Expectations
Attendance
Students 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 Director of Enrollment and Student Services if they are going to be absent from
an examination, a mandatory attendance class or a laboratory session for any reason. If the student will miss an
examination, notification must be given on the day of the examination and prior to the administration of the
examination. The Associate Director 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. If a student misses a clinical rotation assignment and does not have
an approved excused absence, the student will receive a failing grade for the rotation. For the complete policy see
pages 13 and 21-22.
Late Arrival of Instructor/Clinical Faculty
If 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.
Policy on Audiotaping or Videotaping of Classes
Audio 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.
Policy On Eating and Drinking On Campus
No 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 Gifts to Faculty or Staff Members
Based on our research we have not be able to find an institutional policy that deals with the appropriateness of
faculty/staff accepting gifts from students. Therefore, our determination is that if a student wants to give a faculty or
staff member a gift of nominal value (no more than $25.00) the faculty/staff member may accept the gift as a token
of appreciation.
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B. Excused Absences
POLICIES ON EXCUSED ABSENCES, LATE ENTRY TO EXAMINATIONS AND MAKE-UP
EXAMINATIONS
Excused Absences from Examinations/Mandatory Classes or Class Meetings/Mandatory Labs
If a student is unable to attend an examination, a re-examination, a mandatory class or class meeting or a required
laboratory due to illness or an unexpected event the student must report this fact in advance of the absence, either in
person, via e-mail, or by telephone to the Associate Director for Enrollment and Student Services (ADESS). The
number to call is (510) 869-6511 extension 4297. If you call before or after office hours, you should leave a
message on the voice mail. The Associate Director 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 ADESS 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 Director. 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 Director 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/reexam/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 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.
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C. Examinations
Examination Procedures and Protocols
In 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.
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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.
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Final examinations shall be given on the dates and times approved by the CSPM Dean’s Council. During the
scheduled Final Examination Week, classes are suspended with no more than two course examinations per day.
During the week prior to the scheduled Final Examination Week course review sessions may be held.
However, no new lecture material can be presented during the week.
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Clinical rotations shall be suspended during the scheduled Final Examination Week.
8.
Students are not permitted to wear long bill caps or brimmed hats during examinations.
9.
Electronic devices (i.e. iPhones, smart phones, smart watches, tablets, 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 Examinations for Approved Excused Absences
Students who have received an approved 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.
Credit By Examination
In 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
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no grade will be reported until the course has been completed. The Instructor is not required to offer additional
assistance for the missed classes.
Procedure to Change Approved Examinations
Once the 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 Taking the Third Year Clinical Rotation Practical Examinations, the Third Year Objective
Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), and the American Podiatric Medical 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 2.500 and take and pass the 3rd Year Clinical Rotation
Practical Examinations, take and pass the 3rd Year OSCE examination, and take and pass the American Podiatric
Medical Licensing Examination (APMLE) Part I examination.
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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.
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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.
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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.
D. Grading
CSPM Grading Policy
A
Excellent
B
Good
C
Satisfactory
F
Failure
P
Pass
4 grade points
3 grade points
2 grade points
0 grade points
0 grade points
(90.0%-100%)
(80.0%-89.9%)
(70.0%-79.9%)
(Below 70.0%)
Students 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.
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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 Ranking
Grade 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 Standing
A 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 Regulations Governing Student
Performance, Promotion and Global Review are located on pages 42-46.
Assigning Grades
The 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 grades at the end of every term.
Posting and Review of Grades
1.
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, Education Committee Chairs will have one week from the day the grades are
posted to review questions of controversy, and one week following the exam review week to meet with the
course instructor/coordinator to present challenges.
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Examination Challenges
The purpose of challenges to exam questions is to provide an opportunity for learning and/or to correct any
examination questions that are technically incorrect (two correct answers, etc.). The following policy and procedures
apply to challenges of examination questions.
1.
Review the exams per the schedule received from the CSPM Academic Office.
2.
Submit all challenges to the class Education Committee Chair
3.
The Education Committee Chair will submit the challenges to the Teacher of Record for each course only when
the following conditions for each challenge are met:
a.
Each challenge is supported by a citation(s) to course materials as specified in the course syllabus (text
book; class notes; slide presentations, etc.). Citations must be complete (title, page number, slide
number, etc.).
b.
If the challenge is to a question on an essay examination the challenge must be signed by the student
submitting the challenge. Detailed replies by the Teacher of Record will be provided to the student
who submitted the challenge.
c.
If the challenge is to a question on a multiple choice examination the following will apply.
i. Signed challenges will be answered with details from the Teacher of Record.
ii. Unsigned challenges may be answered with a simple accept or reject from the Teacher of
Record.
4.
The Education Committee Chair may form a small group of two additional students from the same class who
may assist with the challenge review process.
5.
The procedure used to adjust grades following the acceptance of a challenge, if applicable, will be determined
by the respective Teacher of Record for each course.
6.
If the Education Committee Chair wishes to appeal the decision of the instructor, the Education
Committee may make an appointment to discuss the appeal with the appropriate Associate Dean.
7.
If the Education Committee Chair 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.
8.
Individual students are not allowed to approach their instructors for special consideration of challenges.
Grades Received for Reexaminations Taken Prior to Submission of the Final Course Grade or for Repetition
of a Course/Rotation
If 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 to 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.
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E. Student Conduct
Code of Ethics, Standard of Conduct and Honor Code Policy for Podiatric Medical Students
Code of Ethics for Podiatric Medical Students
By 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. Each student admitted to CSPM is expected to possess and
demonstrate 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.
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 email,
US mail, or social media, 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
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the University; alteration or misuse of University documents, records, keys or identification; conduct deemed
unacceptable to the University on its property, or at functions supervised or sponsored by the University or
organizations of the University.
Honor Code Policy
The 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 nonpermitted 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 Code
Copying 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 Jurisdiction
The 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.
Dress Code – Guidelines 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.
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.
3.
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4.
All students on clinical rotations shall wear the official University I.D., or appropriate name tag on
the breast pocket of the clinic jacket or clothing at all times.
5.
Because equipment and medical instruments are routinely used in all clinical rotations, students
are required to maintain their hairstyles in a manner that reduces the possibility of personal
injury.
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.
Policy on Wearing Photo Identification Badges
SMU 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 on Student Email Addresses
All CSPM students are required to have an SMU email address. It is extremely important for each student to
establish and maintain a current email address since almost all of the notifications sent by faculty members to
students will be sent via email. CSPM faculty members will be only using the email Distribution List for CSPM
students that are set up with the IT department. In addition, CSPM students are required to check their email
messages at least one time each day. New entering students will be assigned an SMU email address. The standard
for student email is: firstname.lastname@samuelmerrittledu. (e.g. Susan Smith would be
Susan.Smith@samuelmerritt.edu). Students are required to manage their own account and email communication
with students will only be made through their SMU address. If a student has questions regarding their email account
they should contact the IT Help Desk at (510) 869-6836.
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 does not apply to the required use of cell phones or pagers on clinical rotations.
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 accept criticism. 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 or
inpatient clinics and hospital areas, harassment and/or discriminatory conduct that impact the educational process
are prohibited.
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The following types of behavior in educational, academic or clinical settings will be considered by CSPM to be
discrimination or discriminatory harassment subject to review by the Performance, Promotion and Global Review
Committee:
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, or that:
a.
b.
c.
Involves an express or implied threat to an individual’s academic efforts, participation in
University sponsored extracurricular activities or personal safety; or
Has the purpose or reasonably foreseeable effect of interfering with an individual’s academic
efforts, participation in University sponsored activities or personal safety; or
Creates an intimidating, hostile, or demeaning environment for educational pursuits or
participation in University sponsored activities.
NBPME Student Agreement
In 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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.
The content of any of the questions must not be disclosed after the examination administration.
No part of the examination items and/or responses may be copied or reproduced in part or whole by any means
whatsoever, including memorization.
Students may not seek and/or obtain unauthorized access to examination materials.
Students may not transmit test questions in any form.
F. Rotations, Clerkships and Core Training Programs
Policy on Excused Absences for Missing Clinical Rotations
Excused Absence for Illness
If 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 Reasons
If 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.
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Excused Absence from Clinical Rotation for Elective Reasons
If 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 them during the
absence.
3.
The student will be officially notified by the Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs if the request for
the Elective Excused Absence is approved.
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 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.
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.
Rotation Evaluations
As 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 submitted.
Clinical Evaluations and Grades
Student 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/clerkship.
Third Year Private Office Clerkship (POC) Policy
Third 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.
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Academic Ranking, Composite Clinical Evaluation, and Clinical Ranking
Grade point averages and academic class rank are based on performance in academic courses and graded clinical
rotations. At the completion of the third year of study, a Composite Clinical Ranking will be completed. The
Composite Clinical Ranking is determined from the graded third year clinical rotations and the third year OSCE.
Prerequisite for the 3rd Year Radiology Rotation
Students will not be permitted to take the 3rd Year Radiology Rotation until they have passed the 2 nd Year Radiology
Rotation.
Annual PPD Requirement
Students 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. Because most hospitals and healthcare facilities require proof of 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.
Changes in Fourth Year Rotations or Clerkship Programs
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, the student must contact the Associate Dean for Clinical
Affairs at least four weeks prior to the change. Approval is always contingent on meeting contractual policies per
the SMU guidelines. 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.
Participation in a Core Training Program
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.
Student Logging Policy
Per the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME), second, third and fourth year students on clinical rotations
that involve patient care are responsible for logging every patient encounter and every performed or observed
procedure. Students on clinical rotations that do not involve patient care (i.e., 2nd year Biomechanics, 2nd year
Clinical Skills, 2nd and 3rd year Medicine, 2nd and 3rd year Radiology and 2nd year Simulation Center) do not need to
enter patient logs.
Patient encounters must be entered accurately using the on-line CSPM logging system (Podiatry College Resource).
Logs must be submitted within 5 business days following the end of each clinical rotation. It is the responsibility of
students to notify the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs if they are having difficulty accessing Podiatry College
Resource. Students who are late submitting their logs may be subject to disciplinary action, including but not
limited to withholding of semester grades, transcripts and diploma.
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G. Student Organizations
2015/2016 - CSPM Student Body/Class/Club & Organization Officers
Name
Sarah Feddersen
Austin Hall
Janelle Maravelias
Riley Rampton
Albert Elhiani
Nicholas Bruning
Derek Ley
Matthew Doyle
Allison McNamara
Laura Schwartz
Tenaya West
Class of
2017
2018
2017
2017
2017
2018
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
Organization/Class
CPMSA
CPMSA
CPMSA
CPMSA
CPMSA
CPMSA
Class of 2016
Class of 2016
Class of 2016
Class of 2016
Class of 2016
David Liou
Megan Hom
Jonathan Abraham
Nava Mohammadi
Bobby Leung
Janelle Maravelias
2016
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
Class of 2016
Class of 2017
Class of 2017
Class of 2017
Class of 2017
Class of 2017
Jose Lingao
Megan Ishibashi
Taylor Bunka
Lisa Yoon
Shontal Behan
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
Class of 2018
Class of 2018
Class of 2018
Class of 2018
Class of 2018
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
Class of 2019
Class of 2019
Class of 2019
Class of 2019
Class of 2019
Kevin Grierson
Tanner Moore
Matthew Turanovic
Dallas Valerio
TBD
Luke Hultman
Deepal Dalal
Kevin Driscoll
TBD
Riley Rampton
2016
2016
2017
2018
2019
2016
2017
2018
2019
2017
APMSA
APMSA
APMSA
APMSA
APMSA
CPMA
CPMA
CPMA
CPMA
SNPMA
Position Held
President
President-Elect
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Treasurer-Elect
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Education Committee
Chair
Class Alumni Captain
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Education Committee
Chair
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Education Committee
Chair
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Education Committee
Chair
2016 Representative
2016 Alternate Rep.
2017 Representative
2018 Representative
2019 Representative
2016 Representative
2017 Representative
2018 Representative
2019 Representative
President
Renato Sousa
Christina Bridges
Jonathan Abraham
Sandy Nguyen
Sara Shirazi
2017
2017
2017
2018
2017
SNPMA
SNPMA
SNPMA
SNPMA
National Foot & Ankle Journal
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Workshop Coordinator
Editor-in-Chief
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Faculty Advisor
Cherri Choate
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bruce Richardson
Andre Singleton
Eric Stamps
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Name
Christopher Sullivan
Brennan Menninger
Shontal Behan
Alexis Schupp
Stephanie Ko
Megan Ishibashi
Christina Bridges
Lisa Yoon
Anmy Vu
Bobby Leung
Class of
2017
2018
2018
2018
2017
2018
2017
2018
2018
2017
Toby Ishizuka
2017
Lance Reeves
Stephanie Ko
Joseph Agyen
Abhin Kumar
Joshua Adams
2018
2017
2017
2018
2017
Lauren Eller
Alexis Schupp
Anmy Vu
Lewis Kane
Edmund Yu
Audrey Alvarez
Thomas Curtis
Edmund Yu
2017
2018
2018
2018
2017
2017
2017
2017
Anmy Vu
Charlotte George
James Willmore
Gavin Lee
Helen Shnol
2018
2017
2017
2017
2017
Laura Lee
Gavin Lee
Edmund Yu
Gavin Lee
2017
2017
2017
2017
Stephen Kriger
Dallas Valerio
Charlotte George
Shyaun Rafii
2018
2018
2017
2016
Sandy Nguyen
Roberto De Los Santos
Helen Shnol
2018
2018
2017
Megan Ishibashi
Megan Hom
Ashmi Patel
2018
2017
2017
Organization/Class
ACFAS
ACFAS
ACFAS
ACFAS
AAWP
AAWP
AAWP
AAWP
AAWP
Alumni & Associates
Position Held
President
President-Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Workshop Coordinator
Liaison
American Professional Wound
Care Association (APWCA)
APWCA
APWCA
APWCA
APWCA
American Academy of Podiatric
Sports Medicine (AAPSM)
AAPSM
AAPSM
AAPSM
Journal Club
Journal Club
Journal Club
Journal Club
American Academy of Podiatric
Practice Management (AAPPM)
AAPPM
AAPPM
AAPPM
AAPPM
Alpha Gamma Kappa (AGK)
Community Service Fraternity
AGK
AGK
AGK
American Society of Podiatric
Surgeons (ASPS)
ASPS
ASPS
ASPS
ASPS
Pi Delta
Pi Delta
Yearbook (Calcaneus)
President
American Public Health
Association (APHA)
APHA
APHA
APHA
President
President-Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Outreach Rep
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
President
Faculty Advisor
John Venson
Bruce Richardson
Eric Stamps/
Carla Ross
Alexander
Reyzelman
Timothy Dutra/
David Tran
Timothy Dutra
Alexander
Reyzelman
President-Elect
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
President
Bruce Richardson
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
President
Kevin Miller
President-Elect
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
President
Secretary
Co-Editors-in-Chief
Eric Stamps
Irma WalkerAdame
Ajitha Nair
President-Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
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Name
Richard (Luke) Jones
Thomas Curtis
Lauren Eller
James Willmore
TBD
Class of
2017
2017
2017
2017
TBD
Organization/Class
Podopediatrics Club
Podopediatrics Club
Podopediatrics Club
Podopediatrics Club
CSPM Medical Mission
Position Held
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Coordinator
Faculty Advisor
Kevin Miller
Timothy Dutra/
Kevin Miller
Facility Utilization Policy and Procedures for CSPM Student Clubs/Organizations and Off-Campus Podiatric
Medicine Organizations
In order to avoid scheduling conflicts and to ensure that all scheduled activities and events are approved and
confirmed, 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” is complete, the form must be
submitted to the Associate Director of Enrollment and Student Services.
Once the “Special Event Approval Form” has been received and approved by the Associate Director of
Enrollment and Student Services, the club/organization member will receive a confirmation email. 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.
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 Associate Director of Enrollment and Student Services for confirmation of
facility availability and classroom(s) assignment. Please note that all scheduling of classrooms for
student events MUST be done through the Associate Director. 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 confirmed event may then be made available to the student body.
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 Organizations
Prior 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 and submit to the Associate Director
of Enrollment and Student Services.
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(Facility Utilization Policy and Procedures – Continued)
b.
c.
d.
e.
The “Special Event Approval Form” will then be forwarded to the CSPM Deans Council for review
and approval.
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.
The confirmed event may then be made available to the student body.
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 Presentations
Industry 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 Council
b. 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. The 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 Associate Director of Enrollment and Student Services. Once the event has been reviewed
and approved by the CSPM Dean’s Council, the “Special Event Approval Form” will be returned to the Director
of Alumni Affairs to confirm the event. The confirmed event may then be made available to the student body.
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CALIFORNIA PODIATRIC MEDICAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
PREAMBLE
The students of the California School of Podiatric Medicine (CSPM), in order to represent all the students, 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 California Podiatric Medical Students’ Association (CPMSA) do ordain and
establish this Constitution.
ARTICLE I. NAME AND MEMBERSHIP
Section 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 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: OFFICERS
Section 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 on the state of affairs of their particular office. The Associate Dean for Administrative
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.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
To serve as Chief Executive of the CPMSA.
To preside at the meetings of the CPMSA and the Student Council.
To appoint such sub-committees as may be necessary for the proper conduct of affairs of the
CPMSA
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.
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.
To call the CPMSA meetings and elections as directed by this Constitution.
To serve as the official student representative of the CPMSA.
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h.
i.
j.
k.
To authorize expenditures not to exceed a limit set by the Student Council.
To serve as the official student representative to the Academic Senate.
To attend all meetings of the APMSA House of Delegates and President’s Council at summer and
mid-winter APMSA National Meetings.
i.
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.
ii.
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.).
iii.
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.
To serve as the official student representative to the American Podiatric Medical Student
Association.
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.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Attend but not preside over the CPMSA meetings
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 Elect shall forfeit one day’s per diem.
2. If the President Elect fails to attend more than one of the meetings described in Section 2
paragraph k., the President Elect shall reimburse to the CPMSA all funds received to
attend the APMSA National Meeting (including air fare, hotel fare, per diem, etc.).
Attend Executive Council meetings, but will not have an official vote in the Executive Council.
Assist the President by heading newly formed committees.
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.
b.
c.
d.
To perform the duties of the president in the event of the temporary disability or absence of the
president.
To be responsible for Student Body social activities.
To be responsible for the Student Body social account.
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.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
To keep permanent records of the meetings of the CPMSA.
To carry on official correspondence of the CPMSA.
To submit a copy of the minutes and a roll sheet of the previous meetings to each voting member
of the Student Council.
To send out an electronic copy within two (2) weeks of the meeting.
To inform each student council member of the time and place of special meetings within two (2)
school days prior to the following meeting.
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.
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g.
To post organization/clubs sign up lists at least three (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 (1) academic
semester and shall be elected in the same manner as the President. The duties of the Treasurer shall be as follows:
a.
b.
c.
To serve as a voting member of the Student Council and Executive Council
To keep permanent records of the meetings of the CPMSA.
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.
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.
To get all personal reimbursements approved with a signature from the current CPMSA President
To serve as the Treasurer of the Yearbook whose duties shall include approval of all contracts
negotiated by the Editor-in-Chief.
To be responsible for CPMSA operations account and for materials of the office of the CPMSA.
To assist the Vice-President in his/her duties.
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.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
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 the CSPMSA meetings in the current Treasurer’s
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.
b.
c.
d.
To serve as a voting member of the Student Council.
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.
To organize the Mentor program
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 the 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.
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ARTICLE III: STUDENT COUNCIL
Section 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. Fourth 4th year representatives do not attend the 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 of the membership attending shall constitute a
quorum.
Section 5. FUNCTIONS AND POWERS: The Student Council shall:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
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.
Establish rules for granting of awards, and to make awards according to such previously
established rules.
Establish rules governing nomination, campaigns, and elections.
Establish eligibility requirements for participation in the activities of the CPMSA, subject to the
approval of the President of the CSPM.
Levy CPMSA assessments, approve the CPMSA budgets, and exercise all control over the
finances of the CPMSA in accordance with Article V of this Constitution.
Approve the By-laws of the subordinate organizations of the CPMSA.
Upon approving it, publish the bi-semester report on the financial condition of the CPMSA.
Enforce the provisions of the Constitution by means of such appropriate rules and regulations as
may be necessary.
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 the CPMSA.
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 (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 IV: ELECTIONS AND RECALL
Section 1. ELECTIONS:
a.
Control: the control of all the 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.
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
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.
Any runoff elections shall be held within one (1) week of the general elections
Candidates for the following offices will be sought: Student Body President, Student Body Vicepresident, Student Body Secretary, Student Body Treasurer, Alumni and Associates
Representative, and Publication Editors.
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)
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, Vicepresident, 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.
b.
c.
d.
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.
Be equal in rank.
Act as voting members of the Student Council, holding one (1) vote each.
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 a simple majority vote (over 50%) 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 of run-off elections where
necessary and by the same rules and regulations governing the general elections.
g. Any additions, deletions, or changes in the rules 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.
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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.
b.
c.
d.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
To pay for the APMSA Dues. This amount is decided upon by the APMSA National Office.
To pay for one hard copy the CSPM Yearbook. This amount shall be decided and voted on during
the first Student Council meeting.
To pay for all CPMSA social activities.
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.
To pay for travel, lodging, and per diem for the CPMA Representatives at their various meetings.
To pay for travel, lodging, and per diem for the CPMSA President and President Elect at their
various meetings.
To fund each class. Class allocations are to be voted on in the CPMSA budget.
Money will be allocated to clubs that put on activities that have an open enrollment policy for that
activity.
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.
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: MEETINGS
Section 1. CPMSA MEETINGS: A general meeting of the CPMSA shall be called at a definite pre-announced
time and place:
a.
b.
c.
d.
At the discretion of the President of the CPMSA.
Upon a majority vote of the Student Council directing the President of the CPMSA to call such a
meeting for a specifically announced purpose.
Upon a written petition of at least fifteen (15) members of the CPMSA presented to the President.
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.
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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 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: CLASSES
Section 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 SecretaryTreasurer), a CPMA Representative, an APMSA Representative, Education Committee
Chairperson.
b.
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.
c.
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 CPMSA 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.
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ARTICLE VIII: STUDENT ACADEMIC COUNCIL
Section 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 ViceChairperson 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 (2) 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
meeting of the CPMSA within two weeks 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
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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. CSPM Alumni & Associates, Student Chapter
b. Alpha Gamma Kappa (AGK)
c. American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM)
d. American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM)
e. American Association of Women Podiatrists (AAWP)
f. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
g. American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA)
h. Podopediatrics Club
i. American Podiatric Medical Students Association (APMSA)
j. American Public Health Association (APHA)
k. Calcaneus (CSPM Yearbook)
l. CSPM Medical Mission
m. Journal Club
n. National Foot and Ankle Review
o. Pi Delta National Podiatric Medical Student Honor Society
p. Podiatric Homeless Health Project – Pes Clinicus
q. Student National Podiatric Medical Association (SNPMA)
r. American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS)
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 the 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.
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ARTICLE XI: AMENDMENTS AND INTERPRETATION
Section 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 percent (20%) 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 (2) 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 (2) weeks to appeal the decision to the full student council. All
votes on this matter will be decided by a two-thirds (2/3) majority. A replacement will be voted on within two (2)
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 1 st of each year.
AMENDMENT THREE: All clubs/organizations will be required to complete two (2) 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 two (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 one (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 two (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.
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PART IV – Rights and Responsibilities and Complaint Procedures
CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AT SAMUEL MERRITT
UNIVERSITY STUDENT’S BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES
RIGHTS
1.
You have the right to receive a quality podiatric
medical education and clinical training
provided by experienced faculties and
professional staff.
You have the right to be treated with dignity,
compassion and respect in a caring and
nurturing environment.
1.
You are responsible for complying with CSPM and
SMU policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
2.
You have the right to receive the services you
require to support your academic endeavors in a
courteous, timely, efficient and accurate
manner.
You have the right of appeal.
3.
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.
You are responsible for meeting published
deadlines and completing the information required from
you in a timely and accurate manner.
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.
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.
7. You have the right to have representatives of
the CSPM student body participate in
institutional governance.
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.
9. You have the right to expect that the
information presented in CSPM and SMU
publications and documents will be accurate,
truthful and factual.
10. You have the right to expect that CSPM/SMU
will conduct university business with integrity
and prudent management.
5.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4.
You are responsible for following the
appropriate chain of command in the resolution
of problems, issues and conflicts.
You are responsible for understanding the
Records Administration Policy that is
Published in the SMU Student Handbook.
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.
Elected, appointed and voluntary student body
representatives are responsible for fairly and
accurately reflecting the views of the students.
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.
8.
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. As a partner in the educational enterprise, you are
responsible for conducting your academic endeavors
with honesty and integrity.
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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.
Informal and Formal 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.
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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 Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-1698
(301) 571-9200
WASC Senior College and University Commission
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.
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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 30 th 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.
PART V – Student Academic Records
Credit By Examination
In 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.
Retention of Academic Records
Course 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.
Advanced Standing/Transfer Credit
When 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Transfers will not be considered beyond the first semester of year two
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
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.
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
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.
PART VI – Review of Student Performance and Retention
Dismissal From CSPM
If a student is dismissed from CSPM/SMU for academic or disciplinary reasons, the student will not be permitted to
reenroll at CSPM.
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Leave Of Absence
A 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 reapplication 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.
Good Academic Standing
A student shall be considered to be in “Good Academic Standing” if the student is eligible to continue enrollment
according to the following policy.
Regulations Governing Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review
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 2015/2016 academic year are:
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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Richard Rocco, PhD (Chair)
Cherri Choate, DPM
Timothy Dutra, DPM
Carol Gilson, PhD
Ajitha Nair, DPM
Mark Razzante, DPM
Bruce Richardson, PhD
Eric Stamps, DPM
Stephanie Mita (4th 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).
Meetings
The 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
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(Regulations Governing Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review – Continued)
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.
Quorum
A quorum shall consist of a majority of the voting membership.
Minutes
The 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 Requirements
At 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:
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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.
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 Rotations
Grade Received
1. Any failure in a course in any one
Semester
2. Any failure in a clinical rotation in
any one semester
Options
(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 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 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.
(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.
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(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 Committee
The 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 Procedure
If 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 Policy
The 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.
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(Regulations Governing Student Performance, Promotion and Global Review – Continued)
Annual Global Review Process
At the end of each academic year (or as needed), 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.
PART VII – Graduation Requirements
Policy on Taking the Third Year Clinical Rotation Practical Examinations, the Third Year Objective
Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), and the American Podiatric Medical 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 3rd 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.
Academic Ranking, Composite Clinical Evaluation, and Clinical Ranking
Grade point averages and academic class rank are based on performance in academic courses and graded clinical
rotations. At the completion of the third year of study, a Composite Clinical Ranking will be completed. The
Composite Clinical Ranking is determined from the graded third year clinical rotations and the third year OSCE.
Selection of the Valedictorian in the Case of a Tie
If 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.
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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 works with all 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 the Director of Academic and Disability Support Services at (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.
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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.
PART VIII – Residency and Licensing Requirements
Residencies
The 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 PROCEDURES
Admission 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 American Podiatric Medicine
Licensing Examination (APMLE) 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.
PART IX – CSPM Curriculum and Learning Outcomes
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:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Reduced the number of classroom hours and expanded the number of patient contact hours.
Introduced patient care and fundamental skills at an earlier time in the curriculum.
Expanded the use of new and effective teaching methodologies.
Integrated Basic and Clinical Sciences more thoroughly.
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 Outcomes
Prior 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.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Describe and explain the bodies of knowledge concerning normal human anatomy, physiology,
biochemistry, and the structure and function of the human body.
Describe and explain the causes of disease and the consequences of altered structure or function of the
human body and its organ systems.
Describe and explain pharmacological principles and interventions.
Describe and explain the role of microbes (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites) and the diseases that
they cause.
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.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
4.
Perform and interpret a history and physical examination
Identify and interpret common clinical, laboratory, imaging, gait and other studies used to diagnose
pathologies.
Describe, recognize and explain the pathologic manifestations of common conditions of the lower
extremity.
Formulate appropriate differential diagnoses and plans of management.
Perform and administer medical and surgical treatments.
Recognize patients with life threatening emergencies and institute initial therapy.
Identify and perform clinical practice behaviors that hallmark professionalism, empathy and ethical decisionmaking.
a.
b.
Describe, explain and follow the ethical boundaries of the doctor-patient relationship.
Describe, explain and follow state and federal laws governing the practice of the profession.
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c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
5.
Collect, interpret and apply the scientific literature to clinical practice.
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
Demonstrate inquisitiveness and lifelong learning to stay abreast of relevant scientific advances.
Describe, explain and follow the principles of research methodology.
Describe, explain and follow the principles of evidence based medicine in clinical decision making.
Perform ongoing self assessment to optimize patient outcomes.
Acknowledge, value, and respect the role of all health care professionals.
a.
b.
7.
Describe, explain and demonstrate the principles of bioethics, including customary and accepted
standards of professional practice.
Describe, explain and demonstrate principles of self-regulation of the profession.
Practice with honesty and integrity, avoiding conflicts of interest.
Identify, value, and practice empathetic patient care.
Demonstrate compassion and caring in patient care.
Demonstrate effective collaboration with other health care professionals to promote the delivery of
quality health care services.
Identify and perform appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers and agencies.
Appropriately manage all aspects of patient care in a variety of healthcare settings, cultures and communities.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
Describe, explain and follow basic principles of practice management and quality assurance.
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.
Describe and explain basic type of insurance pertinent to medical practice, including professional and
general liability, disability, and worker’s compensation.
Describe and explain the principles of third party reimbursement.
Describe and explain the role and relationship of basic systems and resources in medical practice,
including federal and state regulations.
Describe and explain basic medical/legal considerations.
Describe and explain the role of the health care advocate and operate as an advocate for health care
rights for all individuals.
Facilitate the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for culturally diverse individuals,
groups, families, and communities.
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.
Describe and explain the basic principles of public health, health promotion, disease prevention and
clinical epidemiology.
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.
b.
c.
d.
Exchange information accurately.
Exhibit empathy in all communications.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, families and colleagues.
Effectively use and value interpersonal skills related to gender, social, cultural and economic
differences.
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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 Program
The 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 2019
Fall Semester
Units
Human Anatomy I
Biochemistry I
Histology I
Introduction to Research
Methods
Introduction to Lower
Extremity Anatomy
General Medicine I
6.0
3.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
3.0
18.0
Spring Semester
Units
Human Anatomy II
Lower Extremity Anatomy I
Physiology I
Biochemistry II
Public Health
Introduction to
Clinical Medicine
Genetics
Biomechanics I
3.0
3.5
6.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
21.5
Second Year – Class of 2018
Summer Semester
Medical Microbiology
Pharmacology I
Immunology
Radiology I
Units
4.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
12.0
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Fall Semester
Units
Biomechanics II
Podiatric Surgery I
Lower Extremity Anatomy II
Pathology I
Clinical Neuroscience/
Neurology
2.0
2.0
3.5
3.0
Spring Semester
Radiology II
Podiatric Surgery II
Podiatric Medicine II
Pathology II
Pharmacology II
General Medicine II
6.0
16.5
Units
1.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
16.0
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
1.0
Second Year Laguna Honda Hospital
1
.5
Second Year Clinical Skills
1
1.0
Second Year Biomechanics Skills Workshop
1
1.0
Second Year Medicine Rotation
1
.5
Second Year Homeless Clinics
1
.5
Second Year Simulation Center
1
.5
Second 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 2017
Fall Semester
Units
General Medicine III
Podiatric Surgery III
Jurisprudence
Biomechanics III
Dermatology I
3.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
1.5
9.5
Spring Semester
Units
General Medicine IV
Pediatrics
Dermatology II
Neurology
2.0
2.0
1.5
2.0
7.5
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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
Third Year Surgery
Third Year Diabetic and Wound Care
Highland Hospital
3rd Year Radiology
3rd Year Biomechanics
3rd Year Medicine
Private Office Clerkship
3
2
2
2**
1
1
1
11
Units of
Credit
7.5
4.0
2.5
1.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
22.0
**Completed during the months assigned to the Highland Hospital Rotation
Fourth Year Core Clinical Training Opportunities
For the 2015/2016 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, Maricopa Medical Center – Arizona, VA Medical Center – Puget
Sound, 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.
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Samuel Merritt University
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:
A Samuel Merritt University
graduate is:
1.
A Samuel Merritt
University graduate is
clinically competent
and displays
appropriate clinical
reasoning skills.
(not differentiated by
degree)
Outcomes
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B1
2.
A Samuel Merritt
University graduate
demonstrates
leadership and
service.
B2
Baccalaureate Level:
Passes entry-level licensure/ certification
examination.
Demonstrates entry-level clinical skills and
abilities for the discipline.
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.
Evaluates individual patient/client care,
critiques the outcomes of care, and suggests
improvements.
Critically analyzes data from populations of
patients/clients, and implements processes
and policies to guide care and evaluate
outcomes.
Develops a plan for ongoing professional
development to improve clinical
competence.
Engages in professional development
activities that enhance clinical skill sets.
Demonstrates fundamental skills in
leadership and management to improve
health care and practice in the workplace.
Participates in professional associations and
community service activities.
Master’s Level:
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.
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.
First Professional/Entry
Doctoral Level:
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.
D1 Initiates changes to improve health care and
professional practice through leadership.
D2 Advances the profession through leadership
and community service activities.
Competencies:
A Samuel Merritt University
graduate is:
3.
4.
5.
A Samuel Merritt
University graduate is
a critical thinker.
(not differentiated by
degree)
A Samuel Merritt
University graduate is
skilled in evidencebased inquiry.
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.
Outcomes
Baccalaureate Level:
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.
B1 Uses the research literature to identify
clinical problems that improve practice.
B2 Differentiates the level of quality and value
among informational resources.
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
M2
M3
M1
M2
Master’s Level:
Formulates relevant questions and
proposes new ideas/care strategies based
on integration and synthesis of data,
practices and theories of related
disciplines.
Critically examines own assumptions and
suspends biased judgments.
Evaluates and justifies solutions to
complex problems that lead to effective
change or improved outcomes.
Completes a comprehensive literature
review, and appropriately applies relevant
findings to practice.
Serves as a resource of knowledge about
the discipline.
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.
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D1
D2
D3
D1
D2
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
First Professional/Entry
Doctoral Level:
Formulates relevant questions and
proposes new ideas/care strategies based
on integration and synthesis of data,
practices and theories of related
disciplines.
Critically examines own assumptions and
suspends biased judgments.
Evaluates and justifies solutions to complex
problems that lead to effective change or
improved outcomes.
Formulates questions and develops
systematic methods to address them.
Evaluates clinical protocols, procedures,
and practice guidelines applicable by those
in the discipline in accordance with
standards of best practice.
Speaks, reads, writes and listens
effectively.
Communicates effectively with clients,
colleagues, and other relevant constituents.
Optimizes productive interpersonal
relationships.
Efficiently receives and transfers pertinent
knowledge.
Facilitates small group communication.
Models effective oral and written
communication; includes non-verbal,
behavioral and team building skills.
Plans, implements and evaluates
organizational communication systems.
Respects personal, professional, cultural,
social and economic values of those they
serve and with whom they communicate in
the healthcare setting.
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Competencies:
A Samuel Merritt University
graduate is:
6.
A Samuel Merritt
University graduate is
culturally competent.
(keep levels)
7.
A Samuel Merritt
University graduate is
compassionate and
caring.
8.
A Samuel Merritt
University graduate is
skilled in information
technology and
systems.
9.
A Samuel Merritt
University graduate is
ethical.
Outcomes
Baccalaureate Level:
B1 Demonstrates awareness of cultural values
and beliefs that affect health care delivery.
Master’s Level:
M1
Develops culturally competent
approaches
to problem solving that take into account
individual differences.
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.
M1
Competently applies information to
improve
patient and organizational outcomes.
M2 Identifies emerging information
technologies in the service sector that
enhance clinical decision-making.
M1 Uses ethical problem solving skills that
enhance patient care through competent
decision making.
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.
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.
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First Professional/Entry
Doctoral Level:
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.
D1 Demonstrates humanistic qualities which
foster the formation of appropriate and
effective patient/provider relationships.
D1 Demonstrates the ability to contribute to the
evaluation and/or selection of healthcare
information systems and patient
technology.
D1 Implements and evaluates ethical decision
making from individual, organizational, and
societal perspectives.
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Part X – Directory and Student Contact Information
CSPM FACULTY AND STAFF DIRECTORY
California School of Podiatric Medicine
at Samuel Merritt University
450 30th St., 2nd Floor, Suite 2860
Oakland, CA 94609
Name
Bolton, John,
MD
Choate, Cherri,
DPM
Clark, Joel,
DPM
Dutra, Timothy,
DPM
Edmunds,
Kathleen, MS
Gilson, Carol,
PhD
Greer, C. Keith
JD
Haynes, Debbie
Hewitson,
Joseph, DPM
Hoover, Charles,
PhD
Huie, Michael,
MD, PhD
Jenkin, William,
DPM
Lewis, Erica
Miller, Kevin,
DPM
Nair, Ajitha,
DPM, MPH
PremenkoLanier, Mary
Puder, Barbara,
PhD
Reyzelman,
Alexander,
DPM
Department
Address/Location
Podiatric Medicine
SMU – Suite 2860
Director
Curriculum
Development;
Applied
Biomechanics
Podiatric Surgery
SMU – Suite 2860
Applied
Biomechanics
Clinical Research
Assistant
Preclinical
Sciences
Podiatric Medicine
St. Mary’s
Parnassus Practice
SMU – Suite 2860
SMU – Suite 2860
SMU – Suite 2860
Preclinical Affairs
Admin. Assistant
Applied
Biomechanics
Preclinical
Sciences
General Medicine
SMU – Suite 2860
Podiatric Surgery
St. Mary’s
Parnassus Practice
SMU – Suite 2860
Clinical Affairs
Admin. Assistant
Podiatric Surgery
VA San Francisco
Medical Center
SMU – Suite 2860
Podiatric Medicine
SMU – Suite 2860
Preclinical
Sciences
Preclinical
Sciences
Podiatric
Medicine/General
Medicine
SMU – Suite 2860
SMU – Peralta 3714
2299 Post St.
Suite 205
SF, CA 94115
Telephone #
E-mail Address
(415) 3835553
(510) 8697638
jbolton@aap.net
(415) 7592014
(510) 8696511 x7564
(510) 8696511 x5629
(510) 8698743
(800) 3668529
(510) 8696511 x3412
(415) 5090819
(707) 4948923
(650) 7121200
(415) 6661103
(510) 8696511 x2582
(925) 2072951; (510)
869-1542
(510) 8696511 x3940
(510) 8696511 x7546
(510) 8694876
(415) 2920638
jclark@samuelmerritt.edu
cchoate@samuelmerritt.edu
tdutra@samuelmerritt.edu
kedmunds@samuelmerritt.edu
cgilson@samuelmerritt.edu
keith.greer@greerlaw.biz
dhaynes@samuelmerritt.edu
SF4Hewitsons@aol.com
choover@samuelmerritt.edu
quickderm@gmail.com
bjenkin@samuelmerritt.edu
elewis@samuelmerritt.edu
kmiller@samuelmerritt.edu
ajitha.nair@samuelmerritt.edu
mpremenkolanier@samuelmerritt.edu
bpuder@samuelmerritt.edu
areyzelman@samuelmerritt.edu
Richardson,
Bruce, PhD
Name
Richey, Johanna,
DPM
Rocco, Richard,
PhD
Rowan, Reed,
PhD
Sanchez, Elena,
MS
Sanchez, Henry,
MD
Singleton,
Andre, MS
Splitter, Amy,
DPM
Stamps, Eric,
DPM
Tran, David,
DPM
Traynor, Colin,
DPM
Venson, John,
DPM
Walker-Adame,
Irma, MS
Zier, Bennett,
MD
Associate Dean for
Preclinical Affairs
Department
Podiatric Surgery
SMU – Suite 2860
Basic Sciences
SMU – Providence
South - Suite 6681
SMU – Suite 2860
Preclinical
Sciences
CSPM Admin.
Coordinator;
Adjunct Faculty
Preclinical
Sciences
Associate Director,
Enrollment &
Student Services
Podiatric Surgery
Associate Dean for
Clinical Affairs
Associate DirectorCSPM Admission
Podiatric Surgery
CSPM Academic
Dean
Associate Dean for
Administrative
Affairs
General Medicine
(510) 8698729
Telephone #
(602) 4321274
(510) 8696511 x4859
(510) 8695880
(510) 8698727
brichardson@samuelmerritt.edu
UCSF – San
Francisco
MOB – Suite 1000
Room #152
(650) 6780218
(510) 8696511 x4297
hsanchez@samuelmerritt.edu
Highland Hospital
Podiatry Clinic
SMU – Suite 2860
(510) 4378868
(510) 8698730
(510) 8696789
(415) 6661102
(510) 8698726
(510) 8698742
asplitter@yahoo.com
(415) 9713080; (510)
869-1542
(415) 5854857 FAX
bziermd@gmail.com
Address/Location
SMU – Suite 2860
SMU – Suite 2860
SMU – Suite 2860
St. Mary’s Parnassus
Practice
SMU – Suite 2860
SMU – Suite 2860
2250 Hayes St.
Suite 205
San Francisco, CA
94117
E-mail Address
jrichey@samuelmerritt.edu
rrocco@samuelmerritt.edu
rrowan@samuelmerritt.edu
esanchez@samuelmerritt.edu
asingleton@samuelmerritt.edu
estamps@samuelmerritt.edu
dtran@samuelmerritt.edu
ctraynor@samuelmerritt.edu
jvenson@samuelmerritt.edu
iwalkeradame@samuelmerritt.edu
bzier@samuelmerritt.edu
CSPM CORE ROTATION COORDINATORS
Jack Bois, DPM
VA Palo Alto
Podiatry
3801 Miranda Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 4935000 X64922
Jack.Bois@va.gov
James Stavosky,
DPM
Diabetic – Seton
Wound Care Center
1800 Sullivan Ave,
#408
Daly City, CA
94015
JWSdpm@aol.com
Wenia Lee
SFGH – Trauma
Surgery Site
Coordinator
Ross Talarico,
DPM
VA San Francisco
Core Director
Ward 3A
1001 Potrero Ave.
San Francisco, CA
94110
4150 Clement St.
San Francisco, CA
94121
(650) 7553338
(650) 7557892 (fax)
(650) 2459235 (cell)
(415) 2064627
(415) 2065484 (fax)
(415) 2214810 X3464
Fax (415)
750- 2181
wenia.lee@ucsf.edu
Ross.Talaricl@va.gov
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CORE PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Deanna E.
Duran, DPM
Tacoma Core
Director
Brian J. Roth,
DPM
Arizona Core
Director
Mark C.
Margiotta,
DPM
Albuquerque
Core Director
Nan Hodge,
DPM
Salt Lake City,
Utah Core
Director
Pedram
Aslmand, DPM
Los Angeles Core
Director
Kerry J. Sweet,
DPM
Puget Sound
Core Director
Madigan Army
Medical Center
C/O Podiatry Service
9040 Jackson Avenue
Tacoma, WA 984311100
Maricopa Medical
Center
2601 E. Roosevelt
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Department of
Veterans Affairs
Medical Center
1501 San Pedro Dr
SE
Albuquerque, NM
87109
SLC-DVMC
Podiatry Department
500 Foothill Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT
84148
Long Beach
Memorial Medical
Center
2801 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA
90806
VAPSHCS – Seattle
Division
1660 S. Columbian
Way (S-112-POD)
Seattle, WA 981081597
(253) 9683837
X0321office
(253) 9683148-FAX
(602) 3445056
(602) 3445048 FAX
(602) 6080097 Pager
(480) 3536686 Cell
(505) 2651711
X 5313
Deanna.e.duran.mil@mail.mil
(801) 5821565
X4826
Nan.Hodge@va.gov
(562) 4260376
(562) 4244128 FAX
(310) 5602282 Cell
(206) 7685388
X65388
(253) 2094463 Cell
Pedram98@yahoo.com
Bryan_Roth@dmgaz.org
Program Web Site:
www.mihs.org/mededucation/
graduate/podiatry.html
Mark.Margiotta@va.gov
Program e-mail:
vhaslcpodiatry@va.gov
Kerry.Sweet@va.gov
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CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
CSPM DEAN’S COUNCIL CHARTER
Mission
To advise the CSPM Academic Dean regarding strategic academic planning, curriculum issues and operations
regarding CSPM.
Role and Functions
1. Advises the Dean on means to achieve strategic goals proposed by the senior leadership team, faculty and
students.
2. Monitor and review Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), assessment of student achievement of those
outcomes, and alignment with University Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs).
3. Revise existing or propose new academic policies and procedures. When appropriate, forward such actions
to the SMU Admission and Academic Policy Committee (AAPC) in keeping with university policy.
4. Review student activities for professional appropriateness of sponsorship/
presenter and approve or deny as warranted.
5. Through senior academic leadership, communicates pertinent matters to faculty, staff and students as
appropriate.
Membership
 CSPM Dean*
 Associate Deans*
 Director of Curriculum Development*
 Faculty representatives
 Staff representatives
 CSPM Student Body President and President Elect
* = member of senior leadership team
Operating Procedures
The CSPM Dean’s Council shall meet once a month or more often as needed at the discretion of the Dean. Agendas
shall be distributed to all Council members prior to each meeting, and all meetings shall be chaired by the Dean or
his designee. Minutes of each meeting shall be distributed to all Council members within two weeks of adjournment
and posted electronically.
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California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University
Student Services Guide – Who Do You Go To For What!!!
Debbie Haynes
Administrative Assistant for Preclinical Affairs
dhaynes@samuelmerritt.edu
Please see for:
Proctoring/Scheduling didactic exams
Exam Review process
Special testing accommodations
Erica Lewis
Administrative Assistant for Clinical Affairs
elewis@samuelmerritt.edu
Please see for:
Clinical contracts
Graduate placement services (Clerkships/Residency)
Elena Sanchez, MS
Adjunct Instructor
Administrative Coordinator
esanchez@samuelmerritt.edu
Please see for:
Exam Scoring & Final grade reporting
Scheduling of Classes/classrooms
Andre Singleton, MS
Associate Director
Enrollment & Student Services
asingleton@samuelmerritt.edu
Please see for:
Academic counseling
Registration
Excused absences (didactic)
CPMSA advisement and guidance
Provide administrative assistant support for the Associate Dean for
Preclinical Affairs (Dr. Bruce Richardson) and the Preclinical Science
faculty members. Debbie will also provide administrative support
services for the Clinical Trials staff (Dr. Timothy Dutra and Kathleen
Edmunds). In addition, Debbie will be responsible for proctoring
didactic examinations when needed, scheduling didactic examinations for
students who need special examination testing accommodations, and for
overseeing the examination review process.
Primary clinical administrative assistant support person for the Associate
Dean for Clinical Affairs (Dr. Eric Stamps) and for the clinical rotation
supervisors and clinical faculty members. As part of her responsibilities,
Erica is responsible for monitoring the clinical contract process and she
also provides support for Graduate Placement services for students
seeking Clerkship and/or Residency positions. Erica will continue to
generate all of the didactic midterm and final examinations, and is the
support person for the clinical rotation practical and OSCE examinations.
Oversee the operational and technical processes for CSPM and she will
also provide administrative support to the CSPM Dean, Associate Dean
for Administrative Affairs, and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, and
the Director of Curriculum Development. Elena will continue to handle
the scoring of midterm and final examinations and she will assume
responsibility for the final grade reporting functions, scheduling of
classes and classroom scheduling activities as well as the day-to-day
monitoring of the CSPM budget process.
In addition to current CSPM admission/outreach activities and graduate
placement functions, Andre will assume additional responsibilities for
the Pre-Orientation process and New Student Orientation Program, he
will oversee and provide student academic counseling services, handle
the student enrollment process and provide guidance and advisement for
CPMSA student body activities.
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