2.1 Immunizations
Immunizations
Documentation of immunization compliance is required of all medical students prior to matriculation.
All medical students must maintain compliance with these requirements throughout their tenure in the medical school program, even while in a non-clinical segment of the curriculum.
If reported as non-compliant, the student will not be allowed to train in patient care settings. The Health Sciences Immunization Program (HSIP), tracks and reports compliance with requirements through a third-party vendor. HSIP is transitioning to a new vendor called Med+Proctor in January 2026.
Student Expenses
Medical students pay a one-time account set-up fee for their HSIP immunization account and an annual health fee that covers HSIP’s services. The health fee covers the cost of testing and initial prophylaxis should students experience an exposure to blood and/or body fluids in the course of their medical education program.
How to access your immunization summary
If you need to access your Immunization Summary report please refer to point 1 in the How to access your compliance documents (PDF) document.
Onboarding Pre-requisites
Incoming students must submit immunizations/titers for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, and TB screening to their HSIP immunization account. More information can be found on the HSIP website.
Annual Influenza Requirement
Flu shots are annual requirements. Students must submit their documents to HSIP via their HSIP immunization account.
Tuberculosis (TB) Testing Requirement
While the UW SOM does not require annual tuberculosis (TB) testing, many clerkship sites still do. Please check your TB expiration before requesting a signed credentialing form. You can email HSIP at myshots@uw.edu to have your TB requirement added so you may submit a new TB test. We cannot verify your credentialing until your TB test has been accepted and approved on your HSIP immunization account.
Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Requirement
An annual Tdap vaccination is not required. However, some students may need to renew their Tdap during their program, which is required every 10 years. Please review your HSIP immunization account to confirm your renewal date. Note that the renewal date is scheduled one month before the actual expiration.
International Educational Experiences
If you plan an international educational experience, you must check with the Travel Clinic at Husky Health Center Primary Care Center (the student health center on campus) to determine what immunizations are needed.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the above information, please visit the HSIP website at: https://wellbeing.uw.edu/imms-req/hsip/. You can also contact them by phone at 206.616.9074 (VM) or by email at myshots@uw.edu.