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Medical Student Policies and Start Dates

Medical Student Start Dates Academic Year 2009-2010

Wednesday July 1, 2010 Monday January 4, 2011
Monday August 2, 2010 Monday February 1, 2011
Wednesday September 1, 2010 Monday March 1, 2011
Thursday October 1, 2010 Thursday April 1, 2011
Monday November 1, 2010 Monday May 2, 2011
Tuesday December 1, 2010 Tuesday June 1, 2011

Insurance
Personal health insurance is required for all students. HFHSC 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.

  • 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
  • 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. For more information on Housing click here.

For More Information: Contact Dianne Weiland at the Undergraduate Medical Education Office
The Office of Undergraduate Medical Education
Medical Education Department
Henry Ford Hospital
Clara Ford Pavilion – B046
2799 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit, Michigan 48202
Telephone: (313) 916-1465
Fax: (313) 916-8843

After business hours, leave a message with your name and a daytime phone number. Email DWEILAN1@hfhs.org.

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