To successfully complete the DMS program, students must satisfy all of the following requirements within four (4) calendar years of initial enrollment:
- Complete all courses specified in the approved program of study.
- Complete a doctoral scholarly project (as outlined in the DMS 800, 889, and 900 course sequence).
- Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (C) across all coursework.
- Ensure payment of all tuition and fees.
- Have no outstanding financial obligations (e.g., parking tickets, transcript fees) to the University.
- Demonstrate the ethical, personal, and professional qualities necessary for the continued study and practice of medicine and/or medical education.
- Complete a Program Evaluation (Intent to Graduate) Form.
*Reference: DMS Student Progression and Deceleration Policy
If six or fewer credits are needed to graduate, a student may petition the School of Medical Sciences Dean to participate in a commencement ceremony, but will not receive a diploma until graduation requirements are met.