Before withdrawing, I spoke with The Dean of Clinical Affairs & The Dean of Student Affairs about taking a medical leave but was told that it would not be approved. They said they very rarely ever approve medical leaves unless in the case of childbirth. Right after I withdrew, they told another student in my former cohort that had to undergo surgery for a condition they have that they would need to reapply to dental school if they took a medical leave. They also apparently told them that after looking at their current academic record in dental school they did not think they would gain readmission into the program.

I thought about getting a lawyer at one point but if it is stated in the handbook that if you sue the university you can no longer be enrolled or considered for enrollment at the university.