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So I just got dismissed from my school for failing both 1st and 2nd semesters of M1 (though I did pass some classes within the block, my overall block for both semesters was fail). I also failed the remediation exam because I only had 7 weeks to remediate 2 semesters worth of material. I am going to appeal and even consider lawyering up if it may help my case. I know it is normal to have to repeat an entire academic year, and I asked my promotions committee for that option, but I still got dismissed, so I was shocked that they wouldn't allow me to repeat. My school also allow 7 years to finish medical school, so I can still finish within the range. Some things I hope to say in my appeal letter are:
I plan on getting a tutor to meet bi-weekly (our school provides them for free, I just never asked for one)
I have a circadian rhythm disorder that I'm working really hard to treat (can back this up with Dr's note). I stopped taking them because of hypomania.
I will try to find a study group and social support group
I will attend weekly meetings with my schools academic improvement team
I'm also willing to accept automatic dismissal if I fail any other semester during pre-clinical
I plan on getting a tutor to meet bi-weekly (our school provides them for free, I just never asked for one)
I have a circadian rhythm disorder that I'm working really hard to treat (can back this up with Dr's note). I stopped taking them because of hypomania.
I will try to find a study group and social support group
I will attend weekly meetings with my schools academic improvement team
I'm also willing to accept automatic dismissal if I fail any other semester during pre-clinical