IV. LIMITS ON LENGTH OF THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
A. Unless otherwise approved by the Academic Standing Committee, the maximum allowable time limits for components of the overall academic program are as follows:
1. Pre-clerkship studies: 3 years
2. Clinical studies: 3 years
3. Pre-clerkship plus Clinical studies: 6 years
4. Leaves of absence: total accumulated leaves of absence (medical and/or personal) may not exceed 2 years
5. Pursuit of Ph.D.: 4 years
6. Pursuit of other approved academic programs (e.g. J.D., M.B.A., M.P.H., Student Scholar) or research activities: 3 years (unless extended for one additional year by approval of the Dean of Student Affairs).
B. The overall maximum allowable time from matriculation to completion of requirements for the M.D. degree is 10 consecutive calendar years.