160 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) 2024–2025 2. Varicella—this requirement is only satisfied by submitting a. varicella IgG titer showing immunity b. documentation of complete varicella series NOTE: Having a history of chicken pox DOES NOT satisfy the requirement 3. hepatitis B—documentation of complete series NOTE: Combination HAV/HBV vaccination series DO satisfy the requirement 4. TdaP—documentation of initial series, as well as appropriate booster vaccination; booster shot is valid for 10 years 5. influenza vaccination annually, if in clinical setting 6. any other vaccinations required by clinical sites or Nova Southeastern University Health Screening 1. TB screening—documentation of FDA-approved (quantiferon-TB Gold IN-tube test or T-SPOT TB test) Interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) result OR 2 step PPD. Please note if student has had BCG vaccination previously, IGRA is the preferred test. If assay is positive, or student has a history of active TB, a chest X-ray must be obtained and documented on an annual basis. 2. P hysical examination—documentation of physician showing a routine physical has been performed in the past 12 months prior to matriculation. References: 1. cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult.html 2. cdc.gov/tb-healthcare-settings/hcp/screening-testing NSU MD students must complete a mandatory immunization form, which must be signed by a licensed health care provider. The form is available at nova.edu/smc/forms/hpd-immunization-physical. NSU MD students may be required to upload proof of immunizations to multiple online portals to satisfy the requirements of the affiliated hospital where they rotate. Failure to comply with this policy may result in a student’s inability to satisfy the graduation requirements in the student’s program. Policy on Communicable Diseases Students with Communicable Diseases Students with communicable diseases or conditions will not be permitted to engage in patient contact until such conditions have resolved as documented by a physician. Persons with the following medical conditions will not be allowed patient contact without prior medical clearance: 1. a ctive chicken pox, measles, rubella, herpes zoster (shingles), pertussis, mumps (i.e., vaccinepreventable diseases) 2. active hand, foot, and mouth disease
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