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The Academic Achievement System
We monitor our students’ performance from the moment they begin classes until they graduate. This is a proactive step to help you be successful. If you receive an alert from the Academic Achievement System, know that we are making proactive strides to ensure your success.
Things to know about the Academic Achievement System:
- An alert from the AAS does not reflect poorly on a residency application. Participation in the Academic AchievementSystem is confidential. The only people outside of our office who have access to the AAS alert records would be the Promotions Committee or the Dean's Council if the information is needed.
- The AAS is meant to help you! After the implementation of the Academic AchievementSystem, our course failure rate dropped significantly. The purpose of these meetings is simply to check in on youand your academic performance and to pinpoint how we can best help you succeed. So, please do not stress. Because you are our student, we care about you and want to make sure you have everything you need to be the best you can be. Remember, this is not only for you, but also for your future patients.
Check out the Academic Achievement System Policy for a more in-depth explanation of the AAS.