Externship Application Resources

Immunizations

SELECT (Allentown) instructions

Core (Tampa) instructions

Additional Documents

Increasing numbers of externship programs require applicants to have completed at least one recent screening service, such as fingerprinting, criminal background check, or drug screening. Proof of HIPAA/OSHA training may also be requested.

These services are NOT part of your educational record, thus USF Student Affairs and Registrar cannot distribute this information for you. It is your responsibility to maintain copies to mail or upload for visiting applications.

Core students were required to be fingerprinted before I2C and MS-3 clerkships. Fingerprints underwent a rather detailed FBI database checking for offenses, such as drug, assault, battery, sexual misconduct, firearms, national security, etc. DUI’s, however, have not been an issue. Before submitting an application, Core students should ask if May 2014 (date of fingerprinting) is within the program’s acceptable time frame.

SELECT students were required to complete a required 10-Panel urine drug screen before Prologue 3 and MS-3 clerkships. Please contact Cindi Ault at Cynthia.Ault@lvhn.org if you need a copy for your externship application.   

Fingerprinting and/or Criminal Background Check

If a program requires a detailed criminal background check, students should ask the program coordinator how detailed of a search is needed since there are various levels at different costs. In the past, students have used SentryLink (http://www.sentrylink.com/). MCOM does not endorse SentryLink, it is simply offered as a low-cost suggestion (around $20).

Drug Screening

The Tampa campus Student Affairs has arranged for any MCOM MD student to obtain and pay $30 at the time of service for a 10-Panel drug screening at MedExpress Urgent Care (13210 N. Bruce B. Downs Blvd; 813‐977‐2777). Bring your MCOM ID and verify the cost has not changed before proceeding. Results will be made available to you within 24-48 hours.

The Allentown campus Student Affairs has arranged for SELECT students to obtain and pay at the time of service for a 10-Panel drug screening at the following locations:

HIPAA/OSHA

Obtain proof of your HIPAA/OSHA training at https://learn.health.usf.edu/login/index.php.