Longitudinal Clinical Experience (LCE) Grading Policy

Longitudinal Clinical Experience (LCE) Grading Policy

The Longitudinal Clinical Experience (LCE) course is graded on a Pass/No Pass basis.

1. Grading Criteria

• Pass (P): Requires full attendance and a passing evaluation in all course components.
• No Pass (NP): Assigned when a student fails to meet attendance or performance standards.

2. Incomplete and Fail Designations

• A grade of Incomplete (I) may be issued if any course elements remain unfinished.
• An Incomplete will convert to a Fail (F) if the student does not complete the required components within the designated timeframe.

Policy Responsibility and References

1. RESPONSIBILITY
   Curricular Affairs Office
   Educational Measurement Unit
   Student Affairs Office
2. REFERENCES
   • UCLA Academic Senate | Grading Grievances
   • DGSOM Technical Non-Academic Standards
   • Phase 3 Attendance Policy
   • Medical Student Professionalism Expectations
   • Academic and Professional Standing - APC
3. POLICY OWNER
   Curricular Affairs
4. APPROVED BY
   Medical Education Committee
5. REVIEWED BY
   Educational Measurement Unit
   Student Affairs Office
   Associate Dean, Curricular Affairs
   Associate Dean, Student Affairs
   Medical Education Committee
   Discovery/LCE Curriculum Committee
6. REVIEWED DATE and REVIEW CYCLE
   March 2023, 3-year review cycle