Any Student charged by law enforcement with an alcohol or drug related offense must notify the Associate Dean for Faculty and Students as soon as practicable. The Associate Dean for Faculty and Students will keep the Student Progress Committee (SPC) informed of relevant developments throughout the legal process. During the pendency of legal proceedings related to alcohol or drug violations, the student may be placed on administrative leave until the matter is resolved.
Upon resolution of the legal matter, the student will be referred to the SPC for review. The SPC will evaluate the student’s circumstances, including academic standing, professional conduct, and any relevant findings, and will recommend appropriate action to the Dean of LMU-CDM. Actions may include, but are not limited to, continued enrollment with conditions, required participation in substance use evaluation and/or treatment programs, academic or disciplinary probation, or dismissal from the program.
Students with suspected or confirmed substance use concerns may be restricted from participating in clinical activities or patient care if, in the judgment of the College, such participation may pose a risk to patient safety or professional standards.
As a condition for continued enrollment and/or return to clinical activities, LMU-CDM may require a student to undergo a fitness-for-duty evaluation conducted by a qualified, independent healthcare professional approved by the College. The student may be required to authorize the release of relevant evaluation results to the institution, consistent with applicable laws and privacy regulations.
The determination of fitness-for-duty will be made by LMU-CDM based on the evaluation, recommendations of the treating or evaluating professionals, and institutional standards. The College reserves the right to impose conditions, including continued monitoring, treatment compliance, or restrictions on clinical participation. Failure to comply with required evaluations, treatment recommendations, or monitoring requirements may result in further academic or disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
Following completion of any required treatment or conditions, the SPC may conduct a follow-up review to determine whether the student has met the requirements for continued enrollment and progression in the program.