M1 Orientation Checklist for 2013.pdf

Preparing for M1 Orientation1) Use this page as a check list to make sure you complete everything before orientationbegins. Note that all forms can be found at:http://med.fau.edu/students/orientation.php2) All items listed below need to be returned to the appropriate office by the due date.3) CONSEQUENCES OF NOT SUBMITTING THE DOCUMENTS BY THE DUE DATE INCLUDE:A hold will be placed on your registration. You will not be able to attend classes andfinancial aid disbursements may be delayed.Students whose documents arrive past the listed deadlines WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TOPARTICIPATE IN THE WHITE COAT CEREMONY. (The only exceptions to this rule will be forstudents admitted to the class after listed due dates.)Items Due 5/16/13DEPOSIT: The Office of Admissions will email instructions.You can pay the $100 non-refundable deposit by credit card at our secure web site. The money will bedeposited in your university account and will be applied to your tuition and fees.Items Due on 7/1/13Florida Residency Form and Documents: If you listed Florida as your legal residence on your AMCASapplication, complete the Florida Residency Statement. Send it along with documents listed to support yourclaim to Florida residency directly to the Office of Admissions.Items Due on 6/21/13Food Restrictions/PreferencesPlease email Annie Thomas, athomas@fau.edu, if you have any food restrictions and/or preferences (e.g.,vegetarian, Kosher, etc.).White Coat Order FormWhite Coat Ceremony Information FormThe link to form will be coming soon.Items Due on 7/12/13FINANCIAL AID Award PackageLog into your MYFAU account to check your Award Package Completion. Your 2013-2014 FAFSAshould be submitted and your aid accepted. If you are accepting loans, the Master PromissoryNote and Entrance Interview should be completed as well. Verify that your Direct Depositinformation has been submitted correctly. This should all be done well before orientation. As

ecommended, you should also check your credit report annually through one of the 3 creditreporting agencies. Contact the Office of Medical Student Financial Aid atmdfinancialaid@fau.edu or 561-297-2591 if you have any questions.Items Due on 7/19/13Mandatory Immunizations Form for First Year (M1) FAU Medical Studentso Regarding tuberculosis screening, please note that there are two options available tostudents: Tuberculin Skin Test (PPD) and the Quantiferon-TB Gold Test. Both are acceptableforms of tuberculosis screening for the FAU COM. We have posted information on the PPDon the website (“FAU COM Information on Two Step PPD Testing”). The Quantiferon-TB GoldTest is a blood test that students can obtain through his/her physician.Mandatory Physical Examination Form for First Year (M1) FAU Medical Students Health and Safety Agreement for First Year (M1) FAU Medical Students 2013-2014FAU Disability Insurance and FAU Health Insurance: Please note that information about themandatory disability insurance and health insurance offered by FAU is posted on the website asone pdf entitled, “FAU Medical Student Disability Insurance and FAU Health Insurance Forms 2013-2014.” Please read the enrollment form carefully to learn where to submit the application and towhom you should address questions.o FAU Disability Insurance – You must purchase this insurance and provide proof of coverage tothe Office of Student Affairs.o Annual Health Insurance Verification Form for First Year (M1) FAU Medical Students 2013-2014. You may purchase FAU Health Insurance or insurance from a different carrier.Regardless of carrier, you must submit the Annual Health Insurance Verification Form. Level 2 Background Check Authorization Form 2013-2014TranscriptsMake arrangements for final, official transcripts to be sent to the Office of Admissions from every college anduniversity you attended in North America. Remember, we cannot get your transcripts from AMCAS so you’llhave to make arrangements to have a new set sent directly to us. You should do this just as soon as possible.MyFAUOpen your “MyFAU” student account.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) TutorialsYou are required to complete OSHA tutorials before you can start classes. Take the Bloodborne Pathogensand Formaldehyde Use tutorials at http://med.fau.edu/faculty_staff/training.php . Take the quiz at the end ofeach tutorial.BiosketchDuring orientation week, you will be meeting your assigned Learning Community Advisor (LCA) and the other15 students in your group to introduce yourselves to one another. To help LCAs get to know you, we want togive them short biosketches for each of their assigned students. Please see to the following url, follow theinstructions on completing your biosketch. http://medadmissions.fau.edu/admitted/biosketch.htmFAU Photo/Video Release Form

Please read the FAU Photo/Video Release Form and submit to the Office of Student Affairs, attn: AnnieThomas, athomas@fau.edu; fax (561) 297-2221.M1 Medical Student SurveyThe M2 Class has created a survey to assist them in assigning mentors for the M1 Class. Please return thesurvey to the Office of Student Affairs.FAU Ropes Challenge CourseThis activity is planned for the first day of orientation. Read the “FAU Ropes Course Information forParticipants” and then review the “FAU Ropes Challenge Course Participant Waivers”. Fill out the waivers,sign them and bring both to the orientation on August 5 th . If a student does not bring the forms toorientation on August 5 th , the student will not be able to participate in the Ropes Challenge Course.Items Due on 8/9/13 (by the end of orientation week)Level 2 Background ChecksA Level 2 background check is required of all entering medical students. Students who do not complete thebackground check will not be allowed to participate in patient-related, clinical activities which occur during all4 years of medical school. On July 9 th , you will receive an email from Sharon Berger, FAU Human Resources,with instructions on how to schedule an appointment to complete the level 2 background check. Pleasenote that you must schedule and attend your appointment by August 9 th . If you have not received an emailby July 16 th , please alert Sharon Berger at sberg12@fau.edu.ORIENTATION BEGINS AUGUST 5, 2013 AT 7:30AMIN THE CHARLES E. SCHMIDT BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE CENTERON THE FAU CAMPUS IN BOCA RATONATTENDANCE IS MANDATORYDress Code for Orientation Week: ProfessionalMen should wear a shirt, tie, long pants, socks, and hard-soled shoes.Women should wear dresses or skirts of medium length, or professional style slacks.. For August 5th, arrive in professional dress and bring achange of clothes for participation in the FAU RopesChallenge Course which begins at 10am.