Health Requirements
D.O., D.P.M., D.P.T., PA, O.T.D., M.S.A., M.S.B.S. and Ph.D. Programs
- MMR vaccinations or positive titers
- Tdap within the past 10 years
- Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
- Hepatitis B vaccination and a positive surface antibody
- A 2-step TB test or an IGRA test dated within one year of enrollment; for those with a positive TB test history: documentation of the positive test, a chest x-ray report dated after the positive test, and a record of latent TB prophylaxis if completed; annual surveillance thereafter.
- Health Screening Form
Strongly Recommended Vaccinations
- Flu vaccination is not required for enrollment or during non-clinical years.
- Covid-19 vaccination is not required for enrollment.
- Both flu and Covid-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended to keep our campus population healthy and well.
Required During Clinical Years
- Flu vaccination is required during clinical rotation years.
- Fit testing for an N95 respirator may be required, depending upon the program or clinical site.
- A physical exam may be required, depending upon the program or clinical site.
- Rotation sites may have various health requirements above and beyond what DMU requires for enrollment.
- Effective with the incoming classes of 2025, requirements will be managed through Exxat.
- Enrolled students will be sent an invitation to Exxat prior to the beginning of classes.
- Required forms, instructions and due dates will be accessible via Exxat.
- Students should begin gathering their vaccination records as soon as possible.
Note: Students must demonstrate proof of immunization to participate in clinical education experiences. Some clinical sites will consider exemptions for some immunizations if the student is unvaccinated for religious or medical reasons. DMU will work with students to submit those exemptions as needed. Students should be aware that clinical sites are not required to grant exemptions for immunizations. Students who do not have the required immunizations may have difficulty completing the clinical education curriculum requirements in a timely fashion. Students with questions about exemptions or those needing an exemption should reach out to the University Health Clinic at 515-271-7883.