Medical Student Policies & Start Dates

Medical Student Start Dates 

Undergraduate Medical Education Policies

Insurance
Personal health insurance is required for all students. Henry Ford Health does not accept liability for emergency health costs incurred by students during their rotation. 

Required Immunizations
Students must provide a copy of the following immunizations before starting a visiting rotation.

• Annual Influenza Vaccination (required December 1 – April 30)
• Diphtheria/Tetanus - booster within ten (10) years - suggested (Not mandatory)
• Rubella live virus vaccination or positive titer
• Two live rubella vaccinations or one titer after one year of age
• Mumps live virus vaccination or a positive mumps titer
• Completed series of Hepatitis B vaccination (This is suggested. Students should have, but not mandatory for rotation.)
• Tuberculin-skin test within the last 12 months of starting rotation (Mantoux) TINE NOT ACCEPTED (Chest X-Ray required if positive)
• Chicken pox titer (blood drawn and documented)

Housing Arrangements
Housing is available on a first-come-first-serve basis in the Henry Ford Apartments located on the hospital grounds. Space is limited, so students must apply for housing in advance. Both double and triple occupancy rooms are available. Each unit has a refrigerator and stove although students may use the hospital cafeteria to purchase meals. Students must supply their own bedding and bathroom supplies. More information on Housing.

For More Information: Undergraduate Medical Education Office