Virtual students do not need to submit health requirements to receive health clearance.

Submit health requirements to Student Health Services

• Complete this step as soon as possible. You must be cleared by SHS and registered before you can begin your elective. Also see: Onboarding Due Dates

• Follow the pre-registration process for clinical students on the Student Health Services website to submit your health requirements.

• SHS will not give you health clearance unless all requirements are met.

  A few important requirements to note:
  • Hepatitis C antibody within 6 months of program start date.
  • Tuberculosis Screening:
  • IGRA blood test (QuantiFERON Gold) within 6 months of program start date. If positive, submit a chest x-ray report.
  • Only IGRA will be accepted; TB skin tests will not be accepted.

• Contact SHS directly with any questions about the health requirements: shsregistration@cumc.columbia.edu, 212-305-3400

Receive health clearance from Student Health Services

• Check the Student Health Services portal regularly for messages until you receive clearance.

When to expect access:

• You will have access to the SHS portal immediately once you have activated your UNI.
• Note: SHS will need to review your documentation, clear you in their system, and notify our office of your clearance before we can proceed with your onboarding.