2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 111 • Incoming students must first go to the designated website to fill out their background check form prior to uploading their immunization and physical examination information (see Background Investigation and Screening in this Handbook). Students are required to enter their NSU email addresses. • Upon completion of the background check form, students will be directed to go to the secure website to upload the immunization and physical examination forms. Students will receive weekly reminders to their NSU email addresses if they have not completed any of the requirements. • Students should review the Immunization Guidelines and have their physician fill out the NSU HPD Certificate of Physical Examination Form and the Immunization Form. − NSU HPD’s Certificate of Physical Examination Form (available online) must be completed, signed, and stamped by a health care provider within the 12 months prior to matriculation. − Immunization Form (available online) must be completed, signed, and stamped by a health care provider within the 12 months prior to matriculation. • Students must upload all immunization and physical records to the designated website. These records should not be sent to KPCOM. • The KPCOM Office of Student Affairs will monitor the designated website and track when students have uploaded proof of completing the immunization and physical examination requirements. b. The following immunizations and tests are required of all Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program students: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) • One of the following is required: two vaccinations or positive antibody titers for measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella (lab reports required). • If a titer is negative or equivocal, the student must provide a booster shot, unless the student has already received two vaccine doses, in which case no further action is necessary. Varicella (Chicken Pox) • One of the following is required: two vaccinations or positive antibody titer (lab report required). • If a titer is negative or equivocal, the student must provide a booster shot, unless the student has already received two vaccine doses, in which case no further action is necessary. Hepatitis B • Both of the following are required: three vaccinations and positive surface antibody titer (lab report required). • If the series is in process, at least one shot must be provided, and the renewal date will be set accordingly. • If a titer is negative or equivocal, the student must repeat the series or provide repeat titer report, unless the student has already received two vaccine doses, in which case no further action is necessary.