I. Health Care Requirements
You are required to have a physical, and blood testing done by your own healthcare provider. These forms are to be returned to us, along with copies of your blood work results, no later than June 10, 2012.
No student will be permitted to start class or clinical until all health requirements are met and all documentation is received. Any delay in returning these forms may affect your status and starting date. Please schedule your exams now to avoid any delays since it may take you a month or two to obtain an appointment. All students are required to have a 2-step Tuberculosis Skin Test (PPD) and the Hepatitis B vaccine. Verification of your immunizations and confirmation of childhood diseases are required. Evidence of health insurance is required throughout the program.
Year I requirements include the following:
1. Physical examination by health care provider.
2. Record of date having received the following immunizations:
a. MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella)
b. Hepatitis B Vaccine
c. Current PPD
d. Current Tdap
3. Required laboratory studies:
a. CBC
b. Serology (RPR)
c. HBsAg or HBSAB (if had vaccine)
d. Urinalysis
e. *Elisa Varicella Titre (if medical hx is negative for chicken pox)
f. *Rubella Titre
g. *Rubeola Titre
h. Others as indicated
*If the Varicella, Rubella and Rubeola titres are low, students will be
required to obtain appropriate immunizations/boosters.
4. Chest X-ray if history of + TB test in past or BCG vaccine within the
past 10 years.
5. Drug Testing Clearance
Please download the following forms and take to your healthcare provider.
Letter to Healthcare Provider
Medical History Form
Immunization Record
Important Note on Injuries/Exposures During Clinical Rotation:
- In the event that an injury or exposure does occur during clinical rotation, it is critical that the student follow the proper procedure. The assigned clinical instructor must be notified immediately. The instructor will then direct the student to the appropriate health care provider according to the hospital policy where the injury and/or exposure occurred, if treatment is necessary. In case of an emergency, the students should be sent to the Emergency Department and not Employee Health.
