If the Student Promotions Committee requires a student to withdraw unconditionally, the Chair of the Student Promotions Committee will report the decision and the basis upon which it was reached to the Dean and the appropriate Phase lead. The Dean then recommends to the Registrar that the student be required to withdraw from the program. Any student who is required to withdraw unconditionally and who wishes to re-enter the Faculty must apply by the appropriate deadline date to the Admissions Committee in competition with all other applicants.
A student has the right to make a formal appeal against a decision of the Student Promotions Committee. However, this appeal cannot be made on the basis of the grades awarded in individual courses, as the student will normally have had the opportunity of contesting grades and assessment results immediately after notification. A formal appeal by a student against the decision of this Committee must be made on grounds other than the grades awarded, e.g. default of procedure. This appeal should be made in writing, clearly stating the basis for the appeal and should be directed in the first instance to the Dean. The Dean in consultation with the Office of the Registrar determines whether or not the grounds stated are sufficient to warrant a formal hearing of the appeal.
Details regarding the appeal process are available on the Faculty of Medicine website under Student Promotions Appeal Procedure.
In addition to the above clauses, the Faculty of Medicine reserves the right to require a student to withdraw from the program at any time when acceptable cause is demonstrated. In such cases, the Dean, on behalf of the Faculty, recommends such withdrawal to the Registrar who will then take appropriate action. Any such action is subject to the right of appeal by the student. An appeal should be made in writing clearly stating the basis for the appeal and should be directed in the first instance to the Registrar of the University. The Registrar, in consultation with the Dean, will determine whether or not the grounds stated are sufficient to warrant a formal hearing of the appeal.
Any student who enters the first Phase of the medical program but withdraws within the first seven weeks may be permitted re-entry only by re-application to the Admissions Committee in competition with all other applicants by the appropriate deadline date. Withdrawal at all other times is in accordance with University Regulations (Undergraduate).
Upon completion of a Phase or after the successful completion of MED 8710 and MED 8750 in Phase 4, a student in good academic standing may elect to withdraw temporarily from studies (e.g. to pursue graduate studies).
Any student may be permitted to withdraw in accordance with University Regulations (Undergraduate), Withdrawing From The University. In all cases, the intent to withdraw voluntarily should be discussed the appropriate Phase Lead. The student must make a written request for voluntary withdrawal to the Dean who will then consult the appropriate Phase Lead. In the event that a student wishes to return to medical school, the Dean should ensure that sufficient revision and preparatory work are undertaken before the student is permitted to resume medical studies.
Students permitted to withdraw are advised of the date upon which they are required to resume medical studies. In the absence of good cause, any such student who does not resume studies on the specified date will be deemed to have left the program.
Curricular Requirements (M.D.)