Remediation

Remediation is a sequence of events, beyond the standard course curriculum, designed to improve student pharmacist achievement in didactic (classroom and laboratory) courses to the expected level of ability with respect to the knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes requisite for a successful grade in a course. Remediation is only made available for didactic PharmD courses. Introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences courses are not subject to remediation. All failing grades in experiential courses must be remedied by repeating the experience. Faculty have the option of determining whether remediation is available in didactic courses. Course syllabi will indicate whether the option is unavailable or, if the option is available, the policy that exists for remediating the course. Remediation may be offered within the timeframe of the course and/or extend beyond the end of the course’s timeframe. In cases where remediation extends beyond the end of the course’s timeframe an initial grade of “INC” will be issued for the course. The "INC" grade must be resolved within the timeline set forth per TCOP policy by either satisfactorily completing the established remediation process or the “INC” grade will turn to an “F.” Student pharmacists engaging in remediation that extends beyond the time frame for the course and successfully remediating a course will receive a grade no better than a "C" for the course. Students who engage in remediation and are unsuccessful are subject to being placed on academic probation and modified plans of study due to not meeting prerequisites for subsequent courses.