All medical students must be in compliance with the
Health Sciences Immunizations Program (HSIP) requirements.
Beginning in July 2011 the seasonal flu vaccine will be an annual requirement. It is very important to keep a copy of your receipt or other documentation so you can submit it to the HSIP for compliance tracking.
Fourth year students will need to have annual TB screening; either a TB Skin Test or TB Symptom Survey (for those who previously tested positive). Please note that the PPD is read 48-72 hours after placement and that HSIP does NOT accept self reads. If your annual TB test was done somewhere other than through HSIP, please submit documentation of the test results to:
HSIP Administration
Natalie Conner
HSIP
Box 354410
Seattle, WA 98195-4410
fax: 206.616.8434 (not always reliable - confirm receipt with HSIP)
myshots@uw.edu
Send receipts for reimbursement to:
HSIP Administration
Attn Jim Ponder
University of Washington
Box 357162
Seattle, WA, 98195-7162
Students who need annual TB Symptom Surveys may submit the form to
myshots@uw.edu.
Flu Shots:
Flu shots are a SOM requirement. When the flu shot becomes available in the fall, students will need to pay for a flu shot and submit the receipts to HSIP for reimbursement and compliance tracking. Flu shots are due by November 15, 2012.
The SOM tracks immunizations due dates but we do not have information on what specific immunizations are needed. Usually it is an annual PPD or flu shot. For more information email HSIP at
myshots@uw.edu.