Immunization Requirements for Visiting Medical Students
Health Documentation Required for Application
All visiting medical student applicants are required to upload health documentation as part of their Slate application.
Applicants must use the Clinical Students – Pre‑Entrance Health Form (SOM). Applications will be considered incomplete without this form.
Health documentation uploaded at the time of application is required for application processing purposes only and does not constitute medical clearance.
All forms and supporting documentation must be translated into English in order to be accepted.
All visiting medical students, regardless of whether they are applying for a research or clinical elective, are required to follow the immunization requirements outlined under Pre‑Entrance Health Requirements – New Students (Clinical) on the Student Health & Well‑Being (SHWB) website.
Students can find detailed information about required immunizations on the SHWB webpage.
Required Immunizations
The Clinical Students – Pre‑Entrance Health Form (SOM) must document the following immunizations in accordance with Pre‑Entrance Health Requirements – New Students (Clinical):
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)
- Varicella (chicken pox)
- Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis (TB): IGRA blood test is required (TB skin test is no longer accepted)
- Annual Flu Vaccine: Seasonal influenza vaccine, typically required August through May
Applicants are responsible for ensuring all required sections of the form are completed accurately.
Student Health & Well‑Being Primary Care – Contact Information
Contact information for our Student Health and Well Being team can be found on their webpage.