Allopathic Medicine Student Handbook 2025-2026

164 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) 2025–2026 every NSU MD student is required to have an immunization for, or show evidence of immunity to, the following diseases as described below: The following immunizations are mandatory for NSU MD medical students: 1. MMR—this requirement is only satisfied by submitting either a. measles IgG, mumps IgG, and rubella IgG titer showing immunity OR b. documentation of two separate MMR vaccinations. 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. Physical 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 healthcare provider. The form can be found online at nsuhealth.nova.edu/student-care /student-medical-center.html under Immunization Forms and Vaccine Information. 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.

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