Information for New Students
School of Veterinary Medicine:
Medical Entrance Requirements - Class of 2015
For your health and safety and for the safety of your colleagues and patients, the following vaccinations and screening procedures are required upon admission to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
Student Health and Counseling Services must receive all documentation by August 1, 2011. Those who fail to meet clearance prior to entry or upon arrival to campus are subject to holds on enrollment, classroom activity, and/or financial aid as determined by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Dean's Office.
Testing and Immunization can be very costly. We recommend that you obtain these through your current primary care or health organization, rather than wait to obtain them on campus or in the Davis community. However, persons unable to obtain adequate immunization or screening documentation may receive necessary testing or vaccination at Student Health and Counseling Services during summer or upon arrival to campus. All services are on a fee-for-service basis at student rates.
To help you complete the requirements, a Medical Entrance Requirements Checklist (pdf) is available for download. Additional information is provided below:
[Mandatory Medical Forms]
[Mandatory Immunizations & Records]
[Recommended Immunizations]
[Contact Information]
Mandatory Medical Forms (required)
All forms must be completed and submitted to receive medical clearance:
- A completed Authorization for Release of Health Information (pdf). Download and mail-in a completed form. This release allows us to communicate with the School of Veterinary Medicine about your status and completion of the entrance requirements.
- A completed Medical History Questionnaire filled out through Health-e-Messaging (see instructions).
Mandatory Immunizations & Records (required)
All mandatory items must be submitted to receive medical clearance:
Medical records documentation of tuberculosis screening by PPD testing:
Submit a copy of the test, with the date and location/provider stamped or signed by an authorized health care agent indicating:
- a negative result performed after March 2011 OR
- a positive result performed any time in the USA with a chest x-ray performed after September 2009 demonstrating absence of active disease
Persons who have completed INH prophylaxis are encouraged to provide documentation of completed treatment for their medical files.
Medical Records documentation for Tetanus/Diptheria
Submit a copy of vaccination records with the date and location/provider stamped or signed by an authorized health care agency indicating receipt of one shot received after September 2001. In addition, the California Department of Public Health recommends an adult pertussis booster vaccination. The combined tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination meets the CDPH recommendation for pertussis and the school's requirement for tetanus/diptheria.
Medical Records documentation for Rabies (three options):
- Submit a copy of vaccination records with the date and location/provider stamped or signed by an authorized health care agent indicating receipt of 3 shots by pre-exposure protocol (day 0, 7, 28) received after September 2009.
OR - Submit a copy of medical records with the date and location/provider stamped or signed by an authorized health care agent indicating significant antibody titer by RFFIT testing performed after September 2009. Results greater than 1:5 or greater than 0.1 IU/mL is considered acceptable Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC/ACIP) guidelines.
OR - Receive a series of three rabies vaccinations at special clinics held at Student Health and Counseling Services. Since rabies vaccination is hard for some students to obtain prior to coming to UC Davis, the entrance requirement for rabies can be completed at Student Health and Counseling Services after the September 1 deadline. The vaccination clinic dates will be coordinated with the Vet School and Vet School will incorporate release time into academic schedules.
Rabies Clinic at Student Health and Counseling Services
You must attend all three clinics to receive the full vaccination series. The Vet School will assign students a section number for the first injection according to your class schedule. No appointment is necessary for your first injection - just show up. You will sign-up for the time of your subsequent injections at your first visit. Wait times may vary to receive the injection and you must wait 30 minutes after injection. Consider bringing a book or something to work on. If you have a laptop or wireless device, wireless connections are available in the waiting areas through UC Davis Moobilenet.
| Clinic Date | Section 1 | Section 2 |
|---|---|---|
| First Injection: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 |
1:00 - 2:30 PM | 2:30 - 4:00 PM |
| Second Injection: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 |
1:00 - 4:00 PM | |
| Third Injection: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 |
1:00 - 4:00 PM | |
All charges will be billed directly to your student account. The cost* of the three shot series for Fall 2010 were:
- $45* for students with the Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP) or
- $648* for all other students.
* Please note that all costs are subject to change without notice. Cost for students with GSHIP reflects a proposed injectables benefit that will cover certain vaccination through the new systemwide GSHIP plan.
Recommended Immunizations (optional)
Student Health and Counseling Services strongly recommends that you consider submitting medical records documentation of a positive immune antibody titer test or vaccinations for the following:
- Measles (Rubeola)
- German Measles (Rubella)
- Mumps
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
- Hepatitis B
- Pertussis - The California Department of Public Health recommends an adult pertussis booster vaccination.
Some of these vaccinations may be required in your future years of education in the Veterinary Medicine program at UC Davis.
Contact Information
Please submit all documentation to:
Student Health and Counseling Services
VetMed: Medical Entrance Requirements
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-8711
If you have met the clearance requirements, we will contact you using the Health-e-Messaging system once we have reviewed your submission. You will also be notified through Health-e-Messaging if there are any problems with your submission. If your materials are submitted on time, you should expect to hear from us around the middle of September - please do not call. If you have any questions about the about the requirements, you can contact Ana Lopez at Student Health and Counseling Services using the "Messages" option in Health-e-Messaging. Create a "New Message" and select the option to "Ask an Administrative Question." This messaging system can also be used to ask a question if you are unsure about a requirement.
Concerns Regarding Requirements:
Persons whose unique medical history or religious practices prohibit immunization or persons with any questions or concerns regarding these requirements should contact Thomas Ferguson, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director using Health-e-Messaging. Students can also send or fax their concerns to the contact information listed below:
Student Health and Counseling Services
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-8711
Fax: 530.752.2306
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