Professional Program Requirements
An outline of the professional program is in the program-specific section in this bulletin.
Clinical Rotation Requirements
During an educational program in the Health Professions Programs, students complete clinical rotations in several hospitals or other clinical sites. Clinical affiliation agreements for some locations require students to complete a criminal history background check and drug screen. For that reason, all entering students are required to comply with these requirements prior to entry. In addition, students must also meet stated immunization requirements, complete an annual health screen, and get an annual flu shot. Upon entry, students must also submit proof of health insurance.
Requirement to Disclose
The IU School of Medicine Health Professions Programs requires students to meet this requirement by submitting a student disclosure form.
While a criminal history is not an automatic barrier to final consideration for entry into one of the school’s degree programs, each applicant’s circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants are advised that the School relies on third parties, such as hospitals and other health facilities, to provide clinical education and that a criminal history can affect the School’s ability to find placement for students; the School has no control over these third parties and the School makes no guarantee that it can place any student, with or without a criminal history. In addition to placement, certain criminal convictions may also have bearing on an individual’s ability to obtain or maintain a professional license and/or employment, and applicants are advised to review these standards carefully.
Candor about the applicant’s criminal history is highly important: failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of acceptance or, in the case of an accepted or matriculated student, dismissal from the School. You are required to notify the HPP Administrative Office of any changes in your status.
Full Disclosure Requirement
Applicants are required to disclose any convictions, pending criminal charges, probation/diversion, etc., in writing. You must report anything that may come up on a national background check. You must provide all the appropriate information to the best of your ability. If in doubt, disclose the charge. This means that your answers must be truthful, accurate, and complete. If you know of certain information yet are unsure whether to disclose it, you must disclose the information.
I understand that, as part of my conditional admissions status, I must submit to and pay any costs required for criminal background checks. I understand that information obtained from a criminal history check may result in a failure to be approved for required clinical assignments, and as such may result in my inability to progress through my degree program.
I understand that, as part of my conditional admissions status, I must submit to and pay any costs assessed for any drug screen required by a clinical site that mandates such screens for its workforce, including trainees. I understand that information obtained from a drug screen may result in a failure to be approved for required clinical assignments, and as such may result in my inability to progress through my degree program.
I understand the School reserves the authority to determine my eligibility to be admitted to the program and/or progress in the program.
In the circumstance where the education program is unable to place a student in the appropriate clinical setting to meet degree requirements, there is the possibility that a student may be unable to complete the degree program.
Updated: March 2023
