Research Students Employee Health
- Fill out the EH form in the pre-hire email to start your clearance process
- Within 24-48 hours you will be receiving an adobe form where you will attach your required tests and immunizations
- Schedule an appointment if you are missing any of the necessary requirements
- Submit all documents needed through the adobe form and submit it
- Wait to be cleared by EH and receive your stamped clearance sheet
- Send your clearance sheet to Abby Fairweather (afairwea@bidmc.harvard.edu)
It is a requirement that ALL NEW HIRES meet BIDMC's vaccine requirements, which include:
- Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
- Hepatitis B Vaccine- Recommended
- Varicella (Chicken Pox) Vaccine
- Flu Vaccine- current season
- TB Test- Blood Test or Skin test* (WITHIN ONE YEAR IS ACCEPTABLE)
- If you haven't had a TB test done within the last 12 months, you can get a TB Skin Test (TST) at a CVS Minute Clinic near you. The cost is about $35-$50. Check your local CVS for pricing, coverage, and payment options. Your doctor's office may also be able to provide this service.
- New hires who can't get TB Testing done prior to your start date can get a TB Blood test done at Employee Health at no cost. Please note that it can take up to five days for the results to come back, which may delay start dates if not done in advance.
- *If you are fully remote a Tb test is not required*
*For International Students: If you cannot get required tests/immunizations before your arrival, Employee Health will be more than happy to help you schedule you an appointment to get cleared. Be sure to give yourself enough time to prevent any delays. (If you arrive on your start date but still need to be cleared by employee health this will result in a delay)
If you have any questions about immunizations, please call Employee Health immediately at 617-632-0710. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm.