Tirelessly advancing the fields of dental medicine, providing compassionate healthcare for individuals in need, and performing stellar research to learn ever-better ways to care for patients: The students at Tufts are constantly collaborating to help dental medicine do better.
That's a lofty goal for the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine community. When it works well for all involved, it can be beneficial. When students don't quite fit the mold, fall behind for any reason, make mistakes that result in misconduct, or for many other reasons, the Tufts University administration can be ruthless in recommending disciplinary sanctions — up to and including dismissal.
If you're a dental student, you must know that dismissal isn't an option. Sustaining a dismissal at this stage of your career could close many future doors for you (and make your life far more complicated now than it needs to be).
Attorney-Advisor Lento and the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm are ready to provide the assistance you need to move forward. Call 888.535.3686 today for more information.
Potential Reasons for Dismissal at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
According to the Tufts University code of conduct, a student might risk dismissal for several reasons. They include behavioral issues (such as bullying, violence, hazing, or sexual misconduct) and academic concerns (such as plagiarism, cheating, or unauthorized collaboration).
A potentially unexpected rationale for dismissal is when a student (allegedly) fails to progress.
If your educators can demonstrate that you're not progressing through your program as they would expect, you could risk dismissal. This may not seem fair. And it may not be: Often, schools do not consider student context or other legitimate reasons a student may struggle. Other times, schools make “failure to progress” recommendations based on outdated or erroneous student performance data.
At the end of the day, Tuft University's reasons for dismissing you may make sense. They may not. To avoid a dismissal you don't deserve, you need the help of the right professional to explore your options and protect your future. Retain premier Attorney-Advisor Lento and the Student Defense Team today to start working toward a successful outcome.
How Will Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Begin Its Sanctioning Process?
While your specific sanctioning experience at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine will doubtless be unique in several respects, you should be able to expect the following events:
- A formal notice from your school: When Tufts University School of Dental Medicine decides to learn more about the allegations against you, it should start with a formal notification (either sent by traditional mail or email).
- An investigation. Your school will take time to learn more about the allegations against you. This can include looking at your previous work, speaking with your educators, or even speaking with your fellow students.
- A formal hearing. At this mandatory hearing, you'll get a chance to share your side of the story. Your school will also go over the collected evidence, listen to what you have to say, and come to a decision about your responsibility for the alleged events.
- A disciplinary recommendation. Based on your school's decision, your school representatives will recommend a sanction for you.
At this point, if the School of Dental Medicine does recommend dismissal, you may be able to file an appeal to formally ask them to reconsider. You'll only get one chance to file an appeal, but Attorney-Advisor Lento and the Student Defense Team will help you make it as powerful and persuasive as possible.
Of course, this does not necessarily mean that your school will reverse its recommendations after hearing your appeal.
What Happens if Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Denies My Appeal?
If, after you file your appeal, it seems that you're in the same spot you started in, don't worry—you still have options.
Attorney-Advisor Lento and the Student Defense Team will help you determine your most strategic next steps. Depending on your situation, these steps may include:
- Filing a complaint with the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. (This may help on its own, or it may serve as a good foundation for further action.)
- Negotiating directly with Tufts University's Office of General Counsel. Attorney-Advisor Lento will speak directly with your school's lawyers on your behalf. This is often a very successful strategy.
- Filing a lawsuit. If filing a suit seems strategic in your case, Attorney-Advisor Lento and the Lento Law Firm Team will help you with the necessary tasks.
Tufts Dental Students: Call Attorney-Advisor Lento For the Assistance You Need
Facing a dismissal can be scary, stressful, and overwhelming. It's easy to feel like there's not really anything you can do to turn your situation around. Your school won't exactly be offering you options. You might feel like your years and years of hard work (not to mention your investments in tuition) are about to go down the drain.
At the Lento Law Firm, we don't think that's fair. You deserve to be able to share your side of the story, know what your options are, and have options to work towards a successful outcome.
When you realize that you're facing dismissal as a dental student at Tufts University, call 888.535.3686 to retain the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm. Attorney-Advisor Joseph D. Lento and his team have spent years helping dental students across the country avoid unfair, undeserved, or disproportionate sanctions. If you require a strong defense, assistance negotiating with your school, or support through other legal actions, the Student Defense Team is here for you.
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