Health Clearance Information
All incoming students at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University are required to submit a comprehensive medical history and a recent physical examination, completed by their primary care provider. Additional health documentation are also required. Please note that you will not be able to register for classes until all forms are completed and submitted.
In accordance with New York State public health regulations, students must provide documented proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. This information must be recorded on the Health Form and signed by both the student and their healthcare provider.
Vaccinations play a vital role in protecting your health and the well-being of our campus community. We strongly encourage all students to learn more about the benefits of immunizations. Vaccines help your immune system recognize and defend against serious and sometimes life-threatening diseases.
Incoming/New Students
Please review the attached health clearance checklist. These are the required documents for incoming students who will be taking class in-person at any point during their program. An individual email will be sent to admitted students with the forms that need to be filled out and uploaded to Medicat (electronic health record). Once you have completed the health clearance process, you will be able to register for classes.
Health Clearance Checklist for Incoming Students (PDF)
Incoming/New Online Students
Incoming students who are enrolled in remote/online programs in the School of Public Health, School of Health Professions or School of Graduate Studies, must complete the Health Clearance Form/Personal Medical History Form and Meningitis Vaccination Response Form. Once completed, these forms should be uploaded to Medicat (electronic health record) for review. An introductory email from a member of the Student Health Center Team will also be sent to admitted students for additional guidance.
Health Clearance Form/Personal Medical History Form (PDF)
Meningitis Vaccination Response Form (PDF)
Medicat
Please use the following link to view instructions for logging on to Medicat.
Visiting Students
Visiting students must have the following health form completed by their health provider and submitted as directed on the form.
Health Form for Visiting Medical Students (PDF)
Health Form for Student Interns (PDF)
For Visiting Medical Students, see also the Office of the Registrar.
Preventive Medicine
All continuing students are required to fill out and sign an annual health assessment form and those students with a history of negative tuberculin skin test or IGRA will also be required to have the test repeated annually.