Leave of Absence for Research and Creative Scholarship
Leave of Absence for Research and Creative Scholarship
Purpose
Leaves of Absence for Research and Creative Scholarship is a temporary interruption in a student’s course of study in the osteopathic medicine program for a period of time greater than fifteen (15) consecutive school days during the regular academic year for the purpose of engaging in organized research and/or creative scholarship at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine or another institution.
General Provisions
A student requesting a Leave of Absence for Research and Creative Scholarship must be in good academic standing as defined in the Academic Standing and Academic Risk Policy. A student returning from a Leave of Absence for Research and Creative Scholarship in good academic standing will be eligible for re-instatement as a full-time student once they have completed the reinstatement process as detailed in the Student Handbook.
Application Process
- Please contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to discuss your inquiry.
- Full details and procedures of the Leave of Absence for Research and Creative Scholarship can be found in the Burrell College Standard Operating Procedure RR 003, “Leave of Absence for Research and Creative Scholarship”.
Contact
Oliver Hayes, DO
Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education
Interim Assistant Dean of Research & Sponsored Projects
Professor, Clinical Medicine
Clerkship Director - Emergency Medicine
BS, Central Michigan University
MS, Michigan State University
MHS, University of Michigan
DO, Michigan State University
