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Has anybody been re-instated into a US medical school after being dismissed? Did they use legal action?
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I am sure in the entire history of medical education it has occurred at least once.
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Ditto! however I think you should steer away from legal action. Also looked at your post history and if you got dismissed because you failed Step I three times, there might be no hope for you.
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It depends on why you got dismissed...
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I know someone at a US MD school who was reinstated 2 years after academic dismissal. There is an appeal process at most schools for dismissal but it depends on what for. There is also a thread in osteo about this where someone was dismissed after failing COMLEX several times and finally got back in at another school and graduated. It does happen, but I am only really aware of academic things. Professionalism and conduct tend to be killers. I am not aware of you having any legal recourse if you are dismissed, and usually schools will only do so after a well documented breach of student handbook or contract terms (performance reviews, or unprofessional behavior)
Why were you dismissed?
Why were you dismissed?
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This happens more than people realize. It happened to me and since I posted my story, others have PMed me to tell me they've gone through it too. I'm not aware of anyone needing or using the courts to make it happen. All med schools have an appeals process and the ones I know of all won their appeal.
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From OP:
Yes, it was for academic reasons (not the boards, but a shelf exam). I can understand trying to move on but I am a 4th year so close to graduating anyway. Tried the appeals process but to be honest I think the committee already made up their mind before the entire process again.
I don't know how to prove they did a procedure wrong since it seems like they can say whatever they want.
Can you send me the link of the osteopathic student?
Yes, it was for academic reasons (not the boards, but a shelf exam). I can understand trying to move on but I am a 4th year so close to graduating anyway. Tried the appeals process but to be honest I think the committee already made up their mind before the entire process again.
I don't know how to prove they did a procedure wrong since it seems like they can say whatever they want.
Can you send me the link of the osteopathic student?
