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One-Stop Student Resources

Welcome to the HCOM One-Stop Student Resource Page, a comprehensive hub designed for easy access to essential information and tools to support your academic journey. This page indexes all student resource materials with corresponding keywords for easy navigation and advanced searchability.

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About HCOM

Subsection
Title
Resources
Keywords
1.1
Mission and Vision
Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Overarching Goal
1.2
College Leadership
Organizational Chart, Leadership Team, Department Chairs
1.3
Campuses and Contact Information (HCOM Directory)
Campuses, Athens, Dublin, Cleveland, Directory, Contact Information
1.4
DO Program
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program, Pathways to Health and Wellness, Transformative Care Continuum, PHWC, TCC, Curriculum
1.5
Public Data & Official Notices
College Data, University Official Notices, Diversity Data, Accreditation Data, Board Passage Rates, Graduation Rates, Match Results, Program Outcomes, Alumni Data
1.6
Communications
Social Media Channels, Mark, Logo, Brand Guidelines, Style Guide
1.7
Ohio University and Other Helpful Links
Ohio University Student Resources, Student Support Services, Accommodations, Disability Services, Athletics, Veterans Support, Student Legal Services, International Student Support, Inclusion Support, Survivor Support, LGBT Support, Pride Support, Military Student Support

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College and Campus Operations

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
2.2
Official Notices
Conduct and Expectations, Drugs and Alcohol, Emergency Notices, Freedom of Expression, Health and Safety, Sexual Misconduct, FERPA Student Privacy, Voter Registration
2.3
Facilities Athens
Facilities (Athens), Lost and Found (Athens), OMM Lab (Athens), Parking Information (Athens), Campus Map (Athens), Printing Services (Athens), Dress Code (Athens)
2.4
Facilities Cleveland
Facilities (Cleveland), Lost and Found (Cleveland), OMM Lab (Cleveland), Parking Information (Cleveland), Campus Map (Cleveland), Printing Services (Cleveland), Dress Code (Cleveland)
2.5
Facilities Dublin
Facilities (Dublin), Lost and Found (Dublin), Badges (Dublin), Study Space (Dublin), Parking Information (Dublin), Campus Map (Dublin), Printing Services (Dublin), Dress Code (Dublin)

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Accreditation and Reporting Concerns

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
3.1
Institutional Accreditation (Higher Learning Commission (HLC))
Ohio University Higher Learning Commission, HLC Accreditation Information, HLC Standards and Procedures, HLC Self-study Report
3.2
Program Accreditation (Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA))
COCA Accreditation Information, COCA Standards and Procedures, Non-Compliance with COCA Standards, Heritage College COCA Accreditation
3.3
Concern Reporting & Grievances
COCA Concerns, HCL Concerns, Ombudsperson, Accessibility Concerns, Grievance Procedures, HCOM Concern Reporting, HCOM Concern Process, Equity and Civil Rights

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Inclusion (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
4.1
HCOM Inclusion Office Strategic Plan
Diversity, Inclusion, Strategic Plan
4.2
HCOM Inclusion Office Student Programming and Resources
Diversity Training, Heritage Month, Student National Medical Association (SNMA), National Association of Medical Minority Educators (NAMME), Safe Zone Training, Inclusion Scholars, Diversity Scholars, Conference Funding, Trans Symposium, Cultural Competence, Equity

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Policy, Procedures, and Guidelines/Standards/Codes

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
5.1
University Student-Facing Policies
University Policies, Student-Facing OU Policies, Ohio University Policies, Policy
5.2
College (ExCom) Student-Facing Policies
Degree Conferral, Campus Transfer, Student Supervision - Clinical Experiences, Medical Records/Charts, Length to Degree Completion, Grading Conflicts of Interest, COMLEX, Immunizations (TB, COVID, AAMC Form), Good Standing, Professional Standards, Student Legal Limitation Practice of Medicine, General and Professional Liability Insurance, Background Check, Student Research and Scholarly Activities
5.4
Student Facing Guidelines/Standards/Codes (OU/HCOM/PHWC/Dept)
Commencement Awards, Site Visit, Scheduling (e.g. split rotations), Grading, Resource Center Utilization (LRC), Treatment Expectations, Elective Rotations Catalog (non-patient care/non-clinical rotation), Curriculum Requirements (EBM, Evidence-based Medicine Modules, Primary Care), Selective Courses (IM, Surgery), Elective Rotation Course Requirements (conferences, global health, research, virtual, military, RUSP Program, Board Exam Preparation, Elective Research Rotations, Rotation Evaluations (Elective/Selective, Required, Academic Medicine, Appeal), House Nights, Split Rotations, Out of State Rotations, Rotations with Family

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Financing Medical School

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
6.1
Financing Medical School
Financial Aid for Medical School, Cost of Attendance, Budgeting for Medical School
6.3
Waivable Fees
Health Insurance, Student Health Insurance Waiver, Wellbeing Fee, Legal Services Fee, Student Health Insurance Requirement, Waiver, Fees, Insurance
6.4
Holds, Refunds & Payments
Late Fees and Holds, Financial Aid Holds, Refunds, Payment Options for Medical School, Bursar, Make Payment
6.5
Ohio Residency
Ohio Residency Requirements, Out-of-State Admissions Contract, Guidelines for Out-of-State Students, In-State Residency
6.6
Scholarships
Scholarships, Institutional scholarships, external scholarships, outside scholarships, HPS scholarships, Military scholarships, NHSC scholarships, Inclusion scholarships
6.7
Loans
Medical School Loans, Federal Student Loans, Private Student Loans, unsubsidized, Grad Plus, Private loans, primary care loans, loans for disadvantaged students, emergency loans
6.8
Repayment
Loan Repayment, PSLF, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, SAVE, PAYE, Paul Garrard, Loan Modules, PGPresents, Load calculator, Load consolidation
6.9
Financial Aid Checklist
Financial Aid Application Checklist, Requirements for Financial Aid, Deadlines for Financial Aid Applications, FAFSA, Eye Opener, Entrance Counseling, MPN, Direct Deposit, Refund dates
6.10
FAQ and Important Dates
Financial Aid FAQs, Important Dates for Financial Aid Applications, Refund Date
6.11
Requirements for Curricular Participation
Certification Requirements, OSHA, HIPAA, BLS/ACLS, Immunizations/Screenings, Medical Student Immunization Checklist, AAMC Immunization Form, Liability, Malpractice insurance, Health and Technical Standards, Cleveland Clinic Specific Onboarding Requirements
6.12
Contact Information
Financial Aid Office Staff, Contact Financial Aid, Michelle Ruble, Wes Wilson

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Pre-Enrollment, Enrollment and Registration

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
7.1
Exit/Withdraw
Exit Information, Withdraw Information, Leaving HCOM, Exit Counseling, Dismissed
7.2
Leaves of Absence
Leave of Absence, Returning from a Leave of Absence, Clinical Years Leave of Absence, Returning to Curriculum After a Leave
7.3
Proof of Enrollment/Good Standing
Proof of Enrollment, Verification of Good Standing, Qualification for Clinical Rotations, Good Standing Letters, Academic Standing, USMLE verification
7.4
Academic Progress and Standing (CSP)
Committee on Student Progress (CSP), Appealing a CSP Decision, Appeals, Academic Progress, Retention
7.5
Class Membership
Class Membership, Determination of Class Membership
7.6
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), Student Records Access, Student Directory Information, Releasing Student Records, Confidentiality, Letters of Recommendation 
7.7
Student Name FAQ/Name Changes
Student Name, Student Name Change, Preferred Name, Preferred Pronoun(s)
7.8
Registration & Enrollment Appeals
Registration Appeals, Enrollment Appeals, Appealing Registration or Enrollment
7.9
Transcripts
Transcripts
7.10
Time Limit for Program Completion
Timeline for Program Completion, COCA 6-year Rule, Maximum Length to Completion, Year 3 and 4 Timeline
7.12
Criminal Background Checks
Background Check, Criminal Background Check
7.13
PID and OHIO ID
Obtaining a PID number, Using your OHIO ID, Password, Ohio Account, Personal Identification Number

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Academics and Assessment

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
8.1
Dual Degree Programs
Dual Degree, Physician-scientist, Masters of Business Administration, Biomedical Engineering, Master of Global Health, D.O./Ph.D.
8.2
Curriculum Overview
Curriculum Overview, Pathways to Health and Wellness (PHWC), Transformative Care Continuum (TCC) 3-Year, Preclinical Years Curriculum, Clinical Years Curriculum, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Curriculum 
8.3
AOA Core Competencies
AOA Core Competencies, Osteopathic Medical Education Competencies, Osteopathic Medical Student Competencies
8.4
Program Learning Objectives (PLOs)
Pathways to Health and Wellness Program Learning Objectives, PLOs, Program Objectives/Outcomes
8.5
Course Catalog
Course Catalog, Course Descriptions, Course Outcomes, Course List TCC, Course List PHWC, Heritage College Catalog
8.6
Academic Calendar and Holidays
Ohio University Academic Calendar, Heritage College Academic Calendar, University Holidays and Closures
8.7
Syllabi, Booklist, Required Equipment List
Syllabus, Syllabi, Booklist, Required Equipment
8.8
Learning Management System (LMS) and Course Materials
Learning Management System, LMS, eMedley, Course Materials, Course Feed, Reference Documents
8.9
Assessment, Grades, Progression, and Graduation
Student Assessment, Student Performance, Student Progression, Curriculum Requirements, Graduation Registration, Delayed Graduation, Degree Requirements, Checklist Requirements
8.10
Exams, Performance Standards and Reassessment
Exams, Content Exams, Performance Standards, Exam Day Procedures, Exam Review, Exam Technical Issues, Reassessment Notifications, Time Allowance per Question, Normal Lab Values - Adult and Peds, Top Hat FAQ
8.11
Course and Grade Appeals
Course Appeals, Grade Appeals
8.12
Course and Faculty Evaluations System and Requirements
Course Evaluations, Faculty Evaluations, Evaluation Requirements
8.14
National Board Exams
Board Exams, NBOME Exams, COMLEX, COMSAE, COMAT, USMLE
8.15
Clinical and Community Experiences
Clinical and Community Experiences, CCEs, CCE Assignments, Failed CCEs, CCE Program Goals, CCE Expectations

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Electives, Co- and Extra-Curricular Programming

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
9.1
Supporting Future Students (volunteering)
Medical Mentors, Outreach Programs, Volunteering
9.2
Global Health Initiatives Programs
Global Health Experiences, International Experiences, Global Health Electives
9.3
Predoctoral Medical Education Associateship (MEA) (year 3 students)
MEAs, Predoctoral Medical Education Associateship (MEA)
9.4
OMM Honors (TA Courses) (year 2 students)
OMM Honors, OMM TAs
9.5
OAFP Foundation’s (Foundation) Leroy A. Rodgers, MD, Preceptorship Program (Preceptorship Program)
Leroy A. Rodgers, Fellowship, Preceptorship Program (Preceptorship Program)
9.6
Rural and Underserved Programs
RUSP, Rural and Underserved Programs, Longitudinal Care Clerkship, Rural and Urban Scholars, Narrative Medicine Elective, Rural Health Scholars, Open Book Project, Rural and Urban Underserved Research
9.8
TOUCH Program
Touch Program, Service Learning
9.9
Service-Learning Health Resource Library
Service Learning Resource Library
9.10
AHEC Scholars
Area Health Education Scholars (AHEC)
9.11
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
9.12
Racism in Medicine Seminar Series
Equity, diversity, inclusion, representation in medicine

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Medical Student Research and Scholarly Activity

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
10.1
Medical Student Research and Scholarly Activities
Medical Student Research, Office of Research and Grants, Research Opportunities, Research Services, Resource and Guidance, Research Funding, Research Presentations and Posters, Research Seminars and Lectures, Research Institutes, Units and Offices, Student Research Project Registration and Policies

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Educational Learning Environments

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
11.1
Learning Resources
Ohio University Libraries, Learning Resource Center, Heritage College Collection, E-Resources, Online Resources, Textbooks, Research Materials, Library Resources
11.2
Clinical Training and Assessment Centers (CTAC)
Clinical Training and Assessment, CTAC
11.3
Transportation and Travel
Student Transportation Requirements, Student Travel Requirements
11.4
Educational Sites for Clinical Experiences
Clinical Education Affiliation Agreements, Clinical Education Sites, TCC Clinical Education Sites, Clinical Experiences and Rotation Course Sites, Clinical Education Site Contacts
11.6
Charting and Medical Records
Charting, Medical Record Entries by Students, History, Physical and Discharge Summaries
11.7
Faculty and Supervision
Student Supervision During the Provision of Patient Care, Clinical Experience Supervision, Rotation Supervision
11.8
Accidents, Injuries, Exposures Process
Accident, Injury, Exposure, Universal Precautions, Bloodborne Pathogens
11.9
Legal Limitation of Medical Practice
Legal Limitation of Medical Practice
11.10
Meals and Housing During Clinical Rotations
Meals During Clinical Rotations, Housing During Clinical Rotations
11.11
Ethics, Professionalism, Code of Conduct, Community Expectations
  1. Professional Standards Policy
  2. Forms to Report Professionalism Issues:
    1. Form for Students  to Report Professionalism Issues
    2. Form for Campus-Based Faculty to Report Professionalism Issues
    3. Form for Staff and Preceptors to Report Professionalism Issues
  3. 3.3 and 5.5 and 11.11 HCOM Processing of Student Reported Concerns involving Faculty, Staff, or Students
  4. Student Code of Conduct
  5. Community Standards and Student Responsibility
Ethics, Professionalism, Professional Standards, Professionalism Code, Code of Conduct, Student Conduct, Community Standards, Professional Expectations, Professionalism Issue Reporting Form
11.12
Rotation Planning and Information
Rotation Course Planning, Rotation Course Schedules, Clinical Years Evaluations, Clinical Years Grading, Clinical Years Assessment, Clinical Year Site Visits, Performance Evaluation, Preceptor Evaluation, Clinical Year Curricular Requirements, Site Awards, Faculty Awards, Student Awards
11.13
Clinical Education Cohort Site Assignment Process
Clinical Education Cohort Site Assignment Process, Site Assignment Process, Site Match, CESAP

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Medical Education Technology

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
12.1
IT Service Requests
Tech Support, Technology Support, Submit a Tech Ticket
12.2
Classroom and Conference Room
Report a Classroom Technical Issue, Room Scheduling
12.3
Medical Education Technology
Student Computer Requirements, Email Usage, Medical Education Software, Software Support, Learning Management Software, Student Portal
12.4
OHIO Email
Ohio University Email, Email Access, Catmail
12.5
About OMET
Office of Medical Education Staff Directory, Contact OMET
12.6
OIT Services and Information
Ohio University Tech Services, Phishing Awareness and Issues

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Academic Support

Subsection Title Resource Keywords
13.1
Year 1 Preparation Learning Services and Academic Support Preparing for Pathways Videos, Ohio University Student Accessibility Services, Accommodations, Student Wellness, Anatomy Resources
13.2
Academic Support Learning Services and Academic Support Learning Specialists bios, Schedule a meeting, APSLs, Tutors, OPCAs, Learning Communities, Study Strategies, Test-taking Strategies, Time Management, Stress Management
13.3
Board Exam Preparation Learning Services and Academic Support NBOME, COMLEX Level 1, COMLEX Master, Blueprint, COMAT, COMLEX Level 2CE, USMLE - Step 1, WelCOM, COMSAE, Learning Services Board Preparation Video Series

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Residency Advising and Career Counseling

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
14.1
Residency Advising
Applying for residency (ERAS), The National Residency Match Program (NRMP), Residency FAQs
14.2
Preparation & Planning
Residency Preparation and Planning, Specialty Information, Choosing a Specialty 
14.3
Applying
Curriculum Vitae (CV) for Residency Applications, Personal statements for Residency Applications, Residency Interview Tips, Residency Resources, Residency Application Process, Match, Careers, Careers in Medicine, Residency Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
14.4
ERAS
Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®), Fellowship, MIDUS

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Student Health and Wellness

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
15.1
Student Wellness
Crisis Assistance, Mental Health Assistance, Student Wellbeing, Wellness, Campus Specific Wellness Resources
15.3
Medical Student Assistance Program (MSAP)
Medical Student Support, Anxiety Support, Depression Support, Substance Abuse Support, Mental Health Guidance Resources or Referrals, Coaching

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Student Support and Student Leadership

Subsection
Title
Resource
Keywords
16.1
Student Government Association
Student Government Website, Student Involvement, SGA, SGA Constitution, SGA Meeting Minutes, SGA Officers, SGA Contact Information, TOUCH Protocols and Standards, AOA and OOA Student Resources, Student Body Leadership
16.2
Class and Clinical Site Leadership
Class Officers, Site Reps, Clinical Campus Representatives, Central Site Rep, Class Leadership, Class Leadership Contact Information
16.3
College Committee Representation
Curriculum Committee, Student Representation
16.4
Campus Involvement/Organizations and Clubs
Finding a student organization, Getting involved on campus, Heritage College Clubs and Organizations, Campus Specific Club/Orgs, Club/Orgs Funding, Club/Org Handbook, Club/Org Event Registration and Support, Club/Org Fair, Interest Groups, Creating a new Club/Org
16.5
Student Support
Student Affairs, Student Support, Student Organization Funding, Student Travel Funding, Conference Funding, Student Life, Student Resources, Staff Directory, Campus Specific Information and Resources
16.6
Student Celebrations and Events
Convocation, Graduation, Degrees, Commencement, Events, Booking Student Events, New Student Orientation, Degree, White Coat Ceremony

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