Methodist University - Physician Assistant Program

Health Requirements

To satisfy the requirements of our clinical affiliates and accreditation body (ARC-PA), it is requested that all students within the MUPA program obtain and have on file, with the Methodist University Student Health Services, proof of health screening and immunization status consistent with CDC recommendations for adults and healthcare workers.

At the time of matriculation, all students are required to have completed and have on file at the student health services the following:

a health status form completed prior to matriculation by a licensed medical practitioner which verifies that a physical examination has been done and that the student is free of communicable disease
an immunization record documenting up to date immunizations and where applicable, immunization series in process; the immunization record should include the date, and the name and address of the facility administering the following immunization:
- Hepatitis B vaccine (series complete or in process, or results of antibody titer)
- PPD results (or Chest X-Ray as applicable)
- MMR and Td/Tdap
- Varicella
  Evidence of immunity to varicella in adults includes any of the following:
  1. documentation of completed varicella vaccination
  2. history of varicella based on diagnosis or verification of varicella by a healthcare provider,
  3. history of herpes zoster based on healthcare provider diagnosis, or
  4. laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease.

Other vaccinations - such as the influenza, pneumococcal, meningococcal, Hepatitis A, and HPV, are not required. Entering students may use their own discretion and the advice of his/her clinician concerning these vaccinations.

Students are required to update and maintain current health and immunization records with Student Health Services. A student is also required to maintain a current copy of his/her immunization record on file with the PA program administrative office and carry a copy of his/her immunization record when attending clinical activities (during the didactic and clinical phase of training).

The program thanks you for your adherence to these requirements. If you have any questions regarding the program's health status verification requirements, please feel free to contact the .

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