How does the grading system work?
Students are evaluated in all areas of the curriculum: Basic sciences, clinical sciences and clinic rotations. All courses offered during the first, second and third years of the program are graded according to the following system: A-Outstanding- 4.0 Quality Points B-Above Average- 3.0 Quality Points C-Average- 2.0 Quality Points F-Failure- 0.0 Quality Points FC-Remediated Failure- 2.0 Quality Points I-Incomplete* W-Withdrew Before Midterm Exam* WP-Withdrew Passing (After Midterm Exams)* WF-Withdrew Failing (After Midterm Exams)* S-Satisfactory* U-Unsatisfactory* US-Remediated Satisfactory* UU-Non-Remediated Satisfactory* NG-No Grade Reported* *These grades are not included in the calculation of the grade point average. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory courses There are a limited number of courses that are graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. An “S” or “U” will be recorded on the transcript. The Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory courses are: Introduction to Medicine Pathology Case Stud
