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EXTENSION 8182 All other timesInjuries of any type must be reported for proper investigation and documentationthereof. NYCPM/FCNY is committed to maintaining an environment free of safetyrisks.When anyone becomes ill or has an accident, the senior staff or faculty member in charge inthe department, lab or clinic must be notified. The injured/ill person should not be leftunattended. Report student illness to the Course Director and Division Dean.SNOW/EMERGENCY CLOSING : Visit www.nycpm.edu or Call (212) 410-8012.On rare occasions, especially in cases of emergency the College may need to contact thestudent body quickly and as a group. For this purpose, the College may implement a textmessaging system called AlertFirst. All students are urged to register with this system byproviding their cellular telephone numbers to the Registrar and then texting NYCPM to95643. This will insure inclusion should conditions for emergency notice arise. Students areresponsible for acting in response to alerts in a timely and appropriate manner.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NOTICES: Check bulletin boards and notices postedin classrooms regularly for official information. Official announcements made via notices inthe lecture halls, on bulletin boards and via email are considered due notice and bindingon all.LOST AND FOUND and Unattended Property: If lost or unattended personal propertyis found, it is held by Security for the amount of time listed below then. This is to includeitems found on top or around lockers, in the library, in the classrooms, in the clinic, in labs, oranywhere else in the facility. The College is not responsible for loss of personal property.1. Food items will be disposed of immediately.2. Bags, knapsacks, handbags, and other “carriers” will be inspected and collected by theDepartment of Safety and Security and held as “Lost and Found” items for up to two weeks.a. Regardless of any identifiable items within the bags, Security will not contact thestudent. It is up to the student to contact security to retrieve their items.3. “Loose” items, including electronic devices such as laptops, phones, tablets, will similarly beretrieved and held for up to two weeks.4. Immediate retrieval from Security by the student is not guaranteed. The student will need toarrange a time and date that is mutually agreed upon.ATTENDANCE in class may be recorded at any time by faculty and/or staff, and via variousmethods, including unannounced quizzes for which there is no make-up. In laboratories andclinical settings and there are strict make-up policies for any absences. SEE institutionalattendance policies in this Handbook and course-specific policies in individual course syllabi.COURSE SYLLABI are posted, by year and semester, on the NYCPM Intranet through themyNYPCM portal along with master class schedules, departmental policies, and requiredtextbooks and materials.ACADEMIC STANDARDS for completion of the DPM program, including academicstanding, promotion, academic probation and dismissal, and graduation requirements,comprise some of the most important information in this handbook.RETESTING: In the event of a course failure, there is a period for study and retesting whichmay or may not coincide with recess time. Failure of a retest carries serious consequences.

You must read and understand this very important policy. Students are advised not tomake outside commitments (especially financial) on the presumption of free time which maynot occur.THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR published in this Handbook is also found online atwww.nycpm.edu under “Students/Calendars”, where it is updated as changes occur. TheEVENT CALENDAR, updated every 2 weeks, is also found online at the same location.FINANCIAL POLICIES: Students are expected to be familiar with all financial policies inthis Handbook. Timely payment of tuition, fees and other debts to the College is necessary tocontinue as a registered student, obtain Registrar services, take out library books, or graduate.COLLEGE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE: NYCPM provides limited van transportationto/from several hospitals and other locations. See “Transportation and Parking.”PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (SUBWAYS/BUSES): Important for commuting and formoving around the city efficiently. You receive free SUBWAY and BUS MAPS atOrientation. For full information visit www.mta.info.Council on Podiatric Medical Education, CPME: Contact information for questionsand complaints.CPME9312 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814-1621301-581-9200FAILURE TO READ THE CONTENTS OF THIS HANDBOOK IS NEVER ACCEPTED ASAN EXCUSE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ASTATEMENT IN THIS HANDBOOK, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEAN FOR STUDENTSERVICES.

LOCATIONS OF MAJOR OFFICES AND FACILITIES(Note: The basements and first floors of the two adjoining buildings are at slightly differentlevels as shown in the diagram below. Only the second floors of the two buildings are flush.The College building has 6 levels, the Clinic building 3.)FloorCollege Bldg. (53 E. 124th St.)5Pre-Clinical Sciences Faculty OfficesClinical Skills Center4Clinical Studies Faculty OfficesFinancial Aid3Cafeteria, Pedinol Lounge, Safety &Security Dept., Frankel Conf. Center2President, Human Resources,Public Relations1GROUNDLEVELClinic Bldg. (55 E. 124th St.)ELEVATORLibrary, Classrooms,Lockers, Computer Lab, AVStudent Services, Admissions,Registrar, Bursar, Deans of Acad.Affairs & Clinical StudiesFoot Center of New YorkMaintenance,Gross Anatomy LabSurgery, Physical Therapy,Rec./Fitness Center, Xerox,Information ServicesBELEVATOR124th St.TO MADISON AVE.TO PARK AVE.Exits, Stairwells, and ElevatorsCollege BuildingStair AEStair BCollege & Clinic Floors are flush at2nd floor only. At floorsE “B” and “1” there are stairs. Stair CNote Locations of Elevators,Stairwells and ExitsClinic BuildingHandicap accessGROUNDLEVEL

Note: A complete listing of the Board of Trustees, Administrationand Faculty is found in the current Catalog.Executive Officers of the CollegePresident and Chief Executive Officer . Louis L. Levine, M.A., L.H.DChief Operating Officer . Joel A. Sturm, B.A.Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean . Michael J. Trepal, D.P.M.fsAcademic Affairs and Student ServicesAcademic AffairsVice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean . Michael J. Trepal, D.P.M. f sAssistant Dean of Academic Administration and Outcomes. Alain Silverio, Ed.M.Dean of Pre-Clinical Sciences . Eileen Daly Chusid, Ph.D.Dean of Clinical Education .Ronald Soave, D.P.M. p wDean of Graduate Medical Education . Robert A. Eckles, D.P.M. p wAssistant Dean for Continuing Medical Education . Anthony R. Iorio, D.P.M.opsAssistant Dean for Clinical Clerkships. Judith Quintana, M.P.A.Director of Library Services . Paul Tremblay, M.L.I.S., M.A.Coordinator of Testing and College Services . Belinda NicholsStudent ServicesDean of Student Services and Enrollment Management . Lisa K. Lee, M.A.Director of Enrollment Management . Ashley Adcock, M.S.Housing Coordinator. Susan Marandi, A.S.Assistant Director of Enrollment Management . Rekha Kurikoti, M.S.Assistant Director of Enrollment Management . Shakir Patterson, B.S.Coordinator for Student Services and Enrollment Management . Courtney Cadle, B.A.Registrar . Doreen D’Amico, M.S.Associate Registrar .Adrian Rice, B.A.Bursar . Susan Marandi A.S.Assistant Director of Financial Aid . Natasha PeeleFellow, American College of Foot and Ankle SurgeonsDiplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery0American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics & Primary Podiatric Medicine-Board Certified in Podiatric OrthopedicspAmerican Board of Podiatric Orthopedics & Primary Podiatric Medicine-Board Certified in Primary Podiatric MedicinewDiplomate, American Academy of Wound Managementfs

2020-2021 Academic CalendarThe following calendar lists dates as planned for the 2020-21 academic year at the time ofpublication. All dates (except fixed holidays and religious observances) are subject tochange. See notes at the end of the calendar. Hospital duties are normally still in effecton dates when the College and Clinic are closed or close early.2020Thurs. – Fri.April 30 – May 1 Mt. Sinai Endovascular SymposiumSat. – Sun.endsMay 24MondayMay 25Memorial day (College and clinic closed)Tues. - Fri.May 26 – June5Part I Board Reviews for Class of 2022Sat. – Mon.May 29 - 30Shavuot (begins the evening of May 28th)MondayJune 1First Year Jan (‘24) Term 2 beginsMondayJune 1Second Year (‘23) Semester III beginsWednesdayJune 3APMLE Part III (registration deadline May 20)Eid al Fitr (tentative date, begins evening of May 23rd,Evening May 24th.)FridayJune 12Third Year (‘22) Semester V beginsFridayJune 19Third Year (‘21) Semester VI endsSundayJune 21Fourth Year (‘21) Semester VII beginsWednesdayJuly 1APMLE Part I exam (last day to register June 19, 2020)FridayJuly 3Independence Day Observed (College and clinic closed)SaturdayJuly 4Independence Day (College and clinic closed)MondayJuly 6Third Year (‘22) Semester V late registration endsMondayJuly 6Second Year (‘23) Semester III late registration endsMondayJuly 6Fourth Year (‘21) Semester VII late registration endsMondayJuly 6Third Year (‘22) Semester V Classes beginFridayJuly 1712:00-5:00 PM: Residency Fair at NYCPMTBDTBDAPMLE Part II CSPE Exam Registration DeadlineThurs.July 30thTisha B’Av (starts evening of July 29th)FridayJul 31stEid al-Adha (tentative date, begins evening of July 30thends evening of July 31st.)Mon - WedAugust 17-19Orientation/Registration for Class of 2024WednesdayAugust 19th5-7 PM: White Coat Ceremony at the New YorkAcademy of Medicine. Class of 2024 must arrive nothan 4:30.later

Thursday3August 20First Year (‘24) Semester I begins; Jan. entrants begin TermTBDTBDAPMLE Part II CSPE Exam (Registration deadline TBD)Sat.-Sun.Aug 29- Sept. 6Second Year (‘23) recessMondaySeptember 7Labor Day—College and Clinic closedFridaySeptember 11Faculty RetreatFirst Year (‘24) late registration endsFridaySeptember 18Sat. – Sun.September 19-20 Rosh Hashanah (starts evening of Friday the 18th)Mon.-Fri.Sept. 21- Oct. 9Registration period for Second Year (‘23) Semester IV andThird Year (‘22) Semester VIFridaySeptember 25Registration deadline for APMLE Part I on October 7, 2020MondaySeptember 28thYom Kippur (starts evening of Sunday 27th)WednesdayOctober 7APMLE Part I (retake) (registration by September 25, 2020)FridayOctober 2Second Year (‘23) Semester III last day of classesSat. - Fri.2nd)Oct. 3 - 4First two days of Sukkoth (Begins evening of Friday theMon.-Fri.Oct. 5-9Second Year (‘23) Semester III Final ExamsFri. - Sat.Oct. 10-11Shemini Atzeret/Simchat TorahSat.-Sun.Oct. 10- Nov. 1Second Year (‘23) recessSat.-Fri.30thOct. 10 –Second Year (‘23) study and retest period31stSecond Year (‘23) Semester III endsSaturdayOctoberMondayNovember 2Second Year (‘23) Semester IV-A Session 1 beginsMon. – Mon. Nov. 9 – 23Semester V Final Exam Period (‘22)SaturdayNovember 14thDiwaliMondayNovember 16Second Year (‘23) Semester IV late registration endsWednesdayNovember 18First Year (‘24) Semester I and First Year Jan (‘24) Term 3Classes endWednesdayNovember 25Third Year (‘22) Semester V endsWednesdaynotNovember 25Thanksgiving Day Eve College & Clinic close at 2:00 (doesThursdayNovember 26Thanksgiving Day – College and Clinic closedFridayNovember 27Day after Thanksgiving – College & Clinic ClosedThu.-Sun.Nov. 26- 29Thanksgiving Recess: College closedaffect hospital duties)

Mon.-Thu.finalNov. 30 - Dec. 10 First Year (‘24) Semester I and First Year Jan (‘24) Term 3Mon.-Fri.YearNov. 30 - Dec. 11 Registration period for First Year (‘24) Semester II, FirstMondayNovember 30Third Year (‘22) Semester VI beginsTuesdayDecember 1Third Year (‘22) Semester VI late registration endsWednesdayDecember 2APMLE part III exam (retake)ThursdayendsDecember 3First Year (‘24) Semester I and First Year Jan (‘24J) Term 3TBDTBDAPMLE Part II (Registration deadline TBD)FridayDecember 11First Day of ChanukahFri.-Thurs.periodDec. 11 - 24First Year (‘24) and First Year Jan (‘24J) study and retestFri. - SunDec. 11 - Jan. 3First Year (‘24) and First Year Jan (‘24J) winter recessExamsJan (‘24) Term 4 and Fourth Year (‘21) Semester VIIIThur. - Thur. Dec. 10-24Second Year (‘23) winter recessFridayDecember 18Fourth Year Semester VII endsFridayDecember 18Last day of ChanukahThursdayDecember 24Christmas Eve-College & Clinic Close at 2 PMFridayDecember 25Christmas—College and Clinic closedMondayDecember 28Classes resume for Second Year (‘23)ThursdayDecember 31New Year’s Eve - College & Clinic close 2PMFridayJanuary 1New Year’s Day—College and Clinic ClosedMondayJanuary 4Fourth Year (‘21) Semester VIII begins2021Mon. – Tues. January 4&5Orientation/Registration, First Year (‘25) January ClassWednesdayFirstJanuary 6First Year (‘24) Semester II, First year Jan (‘24) term 3, andTBDTBDCRIP 2020ThursdayJanuary 7Orthodox ChristmasMondayJanuary 18Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—College and Clinic closedWednesdayJanuary 20Second Year (‘23) Semester IV-A Session 1 endsThu.-Sun.Jan. 21-24Second Year (‘23) recessYear Jan (‘25) Term 1 begin

FridayJanuary 22Fourth Year (‘21) Semester VIII late registration endsMondayJanuary 25Second Year Semester IV-A Session II beginsFridayFirstJanuary 29First Year (‘24) Semester II, First year Jan (‘24) term 4, andTBDTBDAPMPLE Part II CSPE (retake) registration deadlineFridayFebruary 12Chinese New YearMondayFebruary 15Presidents’ Day—College and Clinic closedSaturdayFebruary 27Purim (Begins the evening of February 26th.)TBDTBDAPMLE Part II CSPE Exam (retake)TBDTBDAPMLE Part II exam (retake)Fri.-Sun.March 12-21First year (‘24, ‘25) recessThu. - Sun.Mar. 18-21Third Year (‘22) recessFridayMarch 19Second Year (‘23) Semester IV-A session 2 Classes endMon.-Fri.Mar. 22 -Apr. 2Second Year (‘23) Semester IV-A Session II Final ExamsSun. – Mon.March 28- 29First two days of Passover (Begins evening of the 27th)Year Jan (‘25) Term 1 late registration endsFridayApril 2Good FridayFri. – Sat.Apr. 2-3Last two days of PassoverSundayApril 4EasterSat.-Fri.Apr. 3-23Second Year (‘23) study & retest periodSat.-Sun.Apr. 3- 25Second Year (‘23) recessTuesday12th)April 13Ramadan begins (Tentative date begins evening of AprilMondayApril 26First Year (‘24) Semester II, First Year Jan (‘24) Term 4, andFirst Year Jan (‘25) Term 1 last day of classesMon.-Fri.April 26-May 21 Second Year (‘23) Semester IV-B – NYCPM Clinical Skills IWed.-Thurs.April 28 - May 6 First Year (‘24) Semester II, First Year Jan (‘24) Term 4, andFirst Year Jan (‘25) Term 1 final examsThursdayMay 65:00-7:00 Annual Awards CeremonyFridayMay 7Capstone Assessment for Third Year (‘22) studentsFridayMay 7End of First Year (‘24 Semester II and Jan (‘25) Term 1 andTerm 4 for ‘24JWed. – Thurs. May 12 -13Eid al Fitr (tentative date, begins evening of May 12th, endsEvening May 13th.)

Sat.-Fri.May 8-21First Year (‘24& ‘24) study and retest PeriodMon.-Fri.May 10 - 14Class of 2020 Registration Period for Semester VIIFridayMay 14Capstone Assessment for Third Year (‘22) studentsFridayMay 14Fourth Year (‘21) Semester VIII endsWednesdayMay 26Commencement Rehearsal—10:00 am to 12:00 pmThursdayMay 279:00 am – 12:00 pm Commencement 2021Tues.-Fri.May 25-June 4Board Reviews for Class of 2023MondayMay 31Memorial Day—College and Clinic closedTBDTBDNYCPM Clinical Skills Part IITBDTBDAPMLE Part IIITBDTBDRegistration deadline for APMLE Part I in July 2021FridayJune 11Second Year (‘23) Semester IV endsFridayJune 18Third Year (‘22) Semester VI endsTBDTBDAPMLE Part ITBDTBDAPMSA Annual House of DelegatesCalendar revised 9/23/2020Important Notes Regarding the Academic Calendar1. Students are re-registered for each new semester when their registration forms arereceived on the scheduled date. This procedure does not imply either academic orfinancial eligibility for registration.2. Students who fail to qualify for registration during regular registration dates are subjectto late registration, within the late registration period. Permission to attend classes priorto registering does not imply the right to register nor to receive academic credit.3. “College and Clinic closed” does not refer to status of clinical rotations at hospitals.Students are responsible to attend all rotations at off-campus facilities regardless ofclosures of NYCPM and FCNY.4. Study/retest periods often (not always) coincide or overlap with class recess dates forthose students who do not need to retest.5. Final exam periods may not apply to all courses; finals for certain cou

College. He may be reached by telephone at (212) 410- 8047. The College compiles annual crime statistics as required under Section 20 of the U.S. Code Section 1092(f). The Advisory C ommittee on Campus Safety/Security (James Warren, Chair) will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of .