5.3 Clinical Experience
Attendance and participation during the semester-long clinical experience is mandatory for successful completion of this program. In case of extenuating circumstances that require missing a clinic day, students must notify both the course faculty and the program director in advance. Messages should indicate the reasons for the absence. Excused absences will be given for acceptable reasons, such as emergencies, religious observance or illness. Social events or vacations are not acceptable reasons for absence. The is academic calendar is available to allow for planning of personal events.