Student Health Records and Immunizations
Health Records
A complete physical examination, immunization history and personal health history are required for admission to the School of Medicine and must be received by the Student Health Service prior to matriculation.
Mandatory Immunizations
North Carolina Immunization Rules require that specific immunizations be documented within 30 days following enrollment. All immunization obligations must be fulfilled before matriculation. Failure to comply will result in suspension until immunization or documentation is complete.
Immunization Requirements
Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus (DPT)
Rubeola (Measles) (either of the following)
Mumps (either of the following)
Rubella (German Measles) (either of the following)
Chickenpox (varicella zoster) titer
Varicella vaccine is required for negative titer results. History of disease will not be accepted. No exceptions.
Hepatitis B
The series of 3 shots is highly recommended for medical and PA students. This is the only immunization not required before matriculation. Students who refuse must sign a document of declination. All or part of the series may be received outside of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, but documentation must be given to Employee Health. A blood titer determining immunity is recommended after the series is finished. Students will be billed for the vaccine and post-vaccine titer through the cashier’s office.
Tuberculosis
A PPD test is required within the 12 months prior to the matriculation date. Tine tests are NOT acceptable.
A PPD test is not required if prior results have been positive. When a prior TB test has been positive, you must provide a copy of your chest x-ray report made within the 12 months prior to the matriculation date and documentation of any treatment received.
Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s requirements exceed the state laws because it follows the guidelines provided by the Immunizations Practices Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for persons working in health-related occupations.
Annual Training
In keeping with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, all students must annually document attendance at a training session devoted to the avoidance of biological hazards. This instruction will take the form of mandatory lectures emphasizing the control of blood-borne pathogens.
The procedures for care and treatment after accidental exposure to a biological hazard are available from Employee Health who should be contacted at 336-716-4801 immediately upon a needle stick or other work-related hazardous occurrence. After 5 pm, weekends, and holidays, students should contact the Nursing Supervisor through the hospital operator to report any blood/body-fluid exposure.
