Student Guidance on Phase 1 Remediation

What to Expect During Remediation

Remediation is an opportunity to strengthen your understanding and build confidence for the next phase of the curriculum. Every student is scheduled for a standard 6-week remediation period, but some may be ready to complete remediation earlier. 

Week One: Planning your Path to Success

Week 1, Day 1: Diagnostic Assessment: you’ll complete a customized NBME-style exam

  • This is formative, it helps identify areas for review and patterns in reasoning or test-taking.

Week 1, Days 2-5:

  • You’ll analyze your results, complete an Error Analysis, and draft a study plan for the remediation period.
  • You will also have a meeting with the Semester or Course Director(s) and with a Learning Specialist (Dr. Reeb or Dr. Mazzone). 

Note: These meetings are required to review personal insights and verify your study plan is actionable and appropriate. 

Weeks Two–Six

During this time, you will follow your individual study plan and participate in:

  • Required weekly meetings with Semester or Course Director or course faculty. 
  • Option to participate in sessions with Peer Educators.

End of Week 2 or early Week 3: Check-in with Semester/Course Director to confirm you are on track and making progress toward successful remediation.

End of Week 6: Custom NBME Exam on Thursday, Local Exam on Friday

Support Throughout Remediation

Remediation is not a setback it’s a chance to grow stronger. You are not alone during this process and will have access to:

  • Your LC Coach
  • Learning Specialists (LS)
  • Academic support resources
  • Peer educators and faculty guidance

Option for Accelerated Remediation

While most students will utilize the standard 6-week remediation period, some students may find after your error analysis and LS meeting, that you would like to petition for an accelerated remediation period. If approved, this will allow you to take your remediation exam at the end of Week 3.

Consideration for Early Testing and Petition Requirements

After your LS meeting and early implementation of your study plan, you may feel ready to schedule the remediation exams for week three (3).

  • There is no minimum score required to petition. Guidance for Students on Phase 1 Remediation Updated 12.22.2025
  • Readiness is evaluated holistically—your reflection, study plan, and preparation matter most. 

Petition includes:

  • Diagnostic assessment score
  • Reflective statement:
    • What you learned from error analysis
    • Key insights from LS meeting
  • Focused study plan that explains:
    • Priority content areas
    • Strategies for preparation
  • Attestation: You understand the implications of accelerated remediation and have reviewed the Academic Status Policy

Tuesday of Week 2: Completed Petition Due

Complete petitions are due by 6 p.m. Late petitions will not be considered. Please email your petition to Dr. Bordonaro, Dr. Duffey and cc: Laura Willgohs, your LC Coach, and your Learning Specialist (Dr. Mazzone or Dr. Reeb). 

Important Things to Know
  • An accelerated remediation period with early testing is optional. Most students benefit from the full 6 weeks of study and review.
  • Exam format and standards are the same whether you test in Week 3 or Week 6.
  • If your petition is not approved, you’ll continue with the standard timeline and support.
  • Taking the exams early does NOT change the Academic Status Policy for remediation due to course failure.

Tuesday of Week 2: Completed Petition Due

If you petition for early testing, you’ll meet with a Student Affairs dean and SPC member to:

  • Review readiness and study plan
  • Discuss risks and benefits
  • Confirm understanding of academic consequences

End of Week 2: Petition Decision

  • Based on data, reflection and readiness
  • Documented for fairness and consistency

Questions?

If you have questions about the process, please contact Dr. Bordonaro and Laura Willgohs.