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July 15 Bulletin

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Rescinded New Restrictions on International Students

We rejoice in the news that our international student population remains unburdened to complete their studies while curricula is shifted to a remote environment for public health safety needs. We continued to learn how to remain strong, steadfast and committed to the recruitment and retention of outstanding talent regardless of citizenship.

We thank the class of 2022 for making space to in the calendar to host a class meeting with the incoming students of the class of 2024 tonight. More than 140 students, faculty and staff attended the 4p meeting to listen and support the incoming students’ concerns as they start medical school under different circumstances than anticipated. A special shout to Sidra Ibad, James Johnson, and Fares Marayati for reinforcing the student family connections despite distance.
You can see the recording and presentation HERE

The Offices of Alumni Services and Student Affairs are pleased to host Alumni Connection Sessions for residency. Recordings of these sessions have been and will continue to be posted in Blackboard > Class of 2021 MD Org > Year 4 > Information & Sessions.

Please pay attention to the following Compliance updates for your Clerkships.
We have received several updates from clerkship sites regarding your compliance requirements. If you fall within any of these categories, please follow the instructions provided.

For students Rotating at Elmhurst:

Requirement #1: Mask fitting for a 3M 1860 respirator (Green)

If you have NOT been fitted for a 3M 1860 respirator (Green) - Please get fitted for this particular mask.

Instructions for scheduling 3M 1860 respirator (Green Mask) fit testing:
- WHEN: http://medinfo.mssm.edu/uploads/Fit-Test-Schedule-July-2020.pdf
- WHERE: MSH Guggenheim Pavilion, Hatch Auditorium
- Inform mask fitter that you need to be fitted for a 3M 1860 as part of clinical rotation requirements
- Please submit your mask fit certificate to the appropriate google form: Class of 2021 Mask Fit Form or Class of 2022 Mask Fit Form

If you FAILED fit testing for a 3M 1860 respirator (Green Mask) – You will be required to get a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) training.

As per Elmhurst policy, you are not allowed to use any alternative respirators (Halyard-duckbill or 3M 8210 - white) while seeing COVID+ or PUI for COVID infection.
Instructions for scheduling PAPR Training:
WHEN: Every Thursday at 2:00pm (walk-in only, no appointment needed)
- WHERE: Respirator Care Department- Guggenheim Pavilion, MC level, Room 440.
- Please upload your PAPR certificate to the appropriate google form: Class of 2021 Mask Fit Form or Class of 2022 Mask Fit Form
- To obtain the PAPR equipment, please request through transport1@mountsinai.org.
- It will take about 1 hour for approval. Once approved, you will be given instructions on where to pick up the equipment.

Requirement #2: Elmhurst Epic Online Training

All students rotating at Elmhurst must complete the Inpatient Clinical View Only 100 training on PeopleSoft to get EPIC access Visit https://elm.nychhc.org to complete this training
It may take up to 72 hours for your EPIC access to be activated once you complete this training, so please complete the training in a timely manner.
For all other Elmhurst Compliance Requirements, please visit the Elmhurst Compliance Blackboard Page

For students Rotating at Mount Sinai West:

If you FAILED fit testing for a Halyard respirator (therefore, you can only use the 3M 1860 respirator (Green) or 3M 8210 respirators (White))

Please arrange to pick up your week’s supply of FIVE 3M 1860 respirators (Green) at the Medical Education Office.
Instructions for picking up 3M 1860 respirator (Green) at the Medical Education Office
- Email compliance@mssm.edu to arrange pick-up of respirator with the Educational Support team
- Go to Annbg. Room 12-90 during the following hours to pick-up your weekly supply of the 3M 1860 respirators (Green):
  - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:00am-3:00pm
  - Tuesday, Friday - 8:00am-4:00pm
- If you cannot pick up the 3M 1860 respirators (Green) during these times, please email compliance@mssm.edu and we will make arrangements to accommodate your availability.

For students Rotating at Bronx VA:

Requirement #1: Fingerprinting

Please contact Brenda Ramos at Brenda.Ramos@va.gov immediately to set up your fingerprinting appointment.
It will take approximately 48 hours for you to get clearance once you complete the fingerprinting, so please plan accordingly.
Please inform your Clerkship Director once your appointment has been made as you will need to be excused from your clerkship to get fingerprinted.

Requirement #2: COVID PCR Testing

The Bronx VA requires a COVID-19 PCR testing of all students prior to the start of the clinical rotation and every 2 weeks thereafter.
You will be expected to get COVID-19 PCR testing on the first day of your rotation.
Please check the Bronx VA Compliance Blackboard page for details on procedures.

It is very important that you complete all requirements and submit all required materials to the Compliance team as soon as possible.

Please email compliance@mssm.edu for any questions.