Health Requirements

question. This policy is consistent with federal regulations.

Further information relative to the

School’s official withdrawal policy can be found in the Academic Policies

section of this catalog.

Tuition Liability Schedule for Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters:

• Week 1 and/or prior- 100% refund (no charge)

• Week 2- refund tuition only, no fees (charge all fees only)

• Week 3- 70% refund (charge 30%)

• Week 4- 50% refund (charge 50%)

• Week 5- 0 (full charge)

Health Requirements

A physical examination will be performed at Mount Sinai Beth Israel prior to enrollment and each year the student is in attendance at the School.

Accepted students will receive a Comprehensive Packet of Information regarding health requirements. In addition, applicants must present evidence of all required immunizations or receive the needed vaccines.

Accepted students must also pass a toxicology (drug) screening exam as part of the initial health assessment. The annual health service fee includes the

cost of initial assessments, any required immunizations (including the meningitis vaccine) through the Department of Occupational Medicine, sick calls, annual compliance, and enrollment in the Student Health Services Network.

The correction or stabilization of

any existing physical condition requiring professional attention is the responsibility of the applicant and must be effected prior to enrollment. Students will not be allowed to attend

clinical experiences or classes unless all health requirements are met. Students absent due to illness for more than

three consecutive days must be cleared by Employee Health Services prior to returning to class/clinical.

Full information regarding health requirements for enrollment may be found in the Student Handbook.

Health Insurance

Students are responsible for securing and maintaining their own health insurance to cover them for medical, emergency and hospital care. New York University’s College of Dentistry’s Kriser Dental Center also offers a limited dental plan to students (contact (212)998-9870 for details). The Student Health Services Network

provides: • Vaccinations and screenings for immunity

• Acute injury/illness care for candidates, such as cold, cough, flu, and sprains/ strains

• Wellness and health education

• Preventative medicine

• Referrals, alcohol and substance abuse counseling

• Confidentiality

The Student Health Services Network

is located at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, 317 East 17th Street, 2nd Floor (between 1st and 2nd Avenues). You may call them toll free at (877)-420-4209 or (212)-420-2882. Hours of operation are: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Immunization Against Influenza

All students must be vaccinated against influenza unless a student submits

medical documentation of allergy to components of the vaccine or other medical contraindication to the vaccine.

Students may be vaccinated in Mount Sinai Beth Israel Employee Health Services or by their private physician (documentation is required). A sticker will be placed on the student’s photo ID indicating such vaccination. Those students with medical contraindication

to the vaccine are required to wear a mask in the clinical areas. Those

students who have not received an

influenza vaccine by October 31st of each academic year, or who do not have documentation of medical

contraindication, will be suspended from the program.