Compliance Tasks

The below tasks must be completed to be in compliance with Minnesota and University policies concerning contact with patients and patient records, and potential contact with bloodborne pathogens. 

Contacts for each task are noted below - please reach out to them directly with any questions or concerns.

Review immunization requirements and complete immunization forms.

Learn about all requirements here. 

All medical students are required to have current immunizations and/or tests (blood titres, x-rays, etc.) per the Vaccination and Immunization Requirement Policy. Students cannot be in patient care settings without the required immunizations. 

Learners must complete the following vaccination requirements prior to October 1st of their MS1 year and maintain compliance through the length of the program:

• Measles (rubeola), mumps and rubella (two doses), or positive titre; (University requirement)

• Diptheria/Tetanus (Td) dose in the last ten (10) years; (University requirement)

• Chicken pox (varicella) series, documented positive history, or positive titre;

• Pertussis later than 2005;

• Hepatitis B series or documented immunity;

• Evidence of tuberculosis test, or in the case of a positive TB test, results of a normal chest x-ray dated after the TB test, completed within six months prior to program start date

• COVID-19 Vaccination

*IMPORTANT: The Hepatitis B series takes 4 to 6 months to complete; therefore, if you have not had this series, you should begin this process as soon as possible to comply with this requirement. If you need an extension to the October 1st deadline to complete your HepB series, contact the registrar at ume-req@umn.edu.

Students are also strongly encouraged to have:

• A completed Polio series (3 doses)

• The H2N1 vaccine

Immunization Forms

Submit your immunization forms directly to Boynton Health. Do NOT send your immunization information directly to the Medical School. The form must be completed by your healthcare provider and returned to Boynton Health by October 1, 2025.  Boynton will begin accepting student health records the first week of July.

More Information

After submitting your completed immunization form to Boynton, you can check your immunization status and download/print a personalized version of your form by logging into the MyBoynton Patient Portal  with your x500 (your university email, without @umn.edu) and email password. 

Questions? Contact Boynton’s Patient Assistance and Information Office (612) 625-8400; option 7 or email immunizations@umn.edu. 

Submit Covid-19 vaccination attestation.

All medical students are required to submit proof of vaccination for clinical placement. No exemptions will be accepted.

Submit the attestation here.

Questions? Contact the Office of the Registrar at ume-req@umn.edu.

Complete Privacy and Security and HIPAA training.

All medical students are required to complete both HIPAA and Information Security Awareness online modules by October 1st of MS1 fall semester.

These online modules are required for all students who come into contact with patients and medical records. Students complete these modules once at the beginning of their medical education. Students who are not compliant will receive a hold on their record preventing spring enrollment. 

Complete these training modules via Training Hub. Click on Course Catalog and enter the course number in the Keyword field.

• HIPAA Training (Course number: HIP24)

• University Information Security Awareness Training (Course number: ISA101)

Questions? Contact the Office of the Registrar at umdreg@d.umn.edu. 

Complete Bloodborne Pathogen Training.

All medical students are required to complete the Bloodborne Pathogens Annual OSHA Requirement.

This is a one-time training for incoming medical students and must be completed by October 1st. This online module is required for anyone who may come into contact with human blood, BSL2 and BSL3 pathogens, and other potentially infectious materials. Students who are not compliant will receive a hold on their record preventing future enrollment. 

Complete this training module via Training Hub. Click on Course Catalog and enter the course number in the Keyword field.

• Bloodborne Pathogens Annual OSHA Requirement (Course number: UHS110)

Questions? Contact the Office of the Registrar at umdreq@d.umn.edu.

Complete a State of Minnesota Criminal Background Check (NetStudy2.0).

According to the Minnesota Statute S144.0574, a passing background study is required in order to have direct patient contact. For questions, please contact ume-req@umn.edu.

Part 1 of 2: Initiate the background study by submitting your application online at NetStudy2.0 Applicant. Applications will be verified by the Registrar starting in mid-July. Do not submit your application before July 1st.

Part 2 of 2: Within 14 days of your application being verified, visit an authorized fingerprinting location to complete the process.

Please visit the MN Background Study Compliance website for detailed information. You must have a completed background study on file by October 1 of your MS1 year.