All incoming trainees are oriented to MGH clinical and information systems and resources as well as institutional priorities.
All interns, residents and clinical fellows in both accredited and non-accredited training programs are required to attend a day-long, hospital orientation.
*Orientation will take place via Zoom from 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. ET.
Prior to an incoming MGH resident or fellow’s training start date, they must:
A Credentialing Packet is mailed to each incoming resident or fellow. Incoming residents and fellows should return all required paperwork using the pink envelope provided. The deadline for returning this information is specified by each trainee’s program coordinator.
All incoming residents and fellows must obtain a Medical Record Number (MRN) prior to making an appointment or visiting OHS for a screening. To obtain a MRN, please call 866-211-6588.
The OHS visit includes a health screening and TB testing.
Occupational Health Services require proof of immunization and a respirator questionnaire to be completed. Please see below for what you need to bring to your OHS visit:
*For individuals known to be TB skin test positive or who have a history of a positive IGRA test, documentation of a chest x-ray report which rules out active tuberculosis is required.
MGH requires completion of online training modules for all incoming employees. These can be found at Mass General Brigham HealthStream. In order to access the modules on this site, a trainee must have a hospital login which will be provided by the training program coordinator.
All incoming trainees are oriented to BWH clinical and information systems and resources as well as institutional priorities.
All interns, residents and clinical fellows in both accredited and non-accredited training programs are required to attend the hospital orientation.
*Orientation will take place via Zoom from 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. ET.
Participants will be assigned to one 2-hour session.
Participant’s skills session date and time will be assigned based on the program the individual is joining (e.g., Specialties, Medicine). The time frame, course location and all instructions will be emailed to the individual by the CNE 4 weeks prior to the class.
ACLS and BLS class is a blended learning experience:
To complete the online course (minimum time):
Participants MUST bring online certificates of completion with them the day of the class. If taking both BLS and ACLS – these are (2) separate courses so participants will need a certificate for each course. NO certificate of completion – NO skills session.
All incoming Residents/Fellows must submit documentation to meet the infection control requirements of BWH and receive Occupational Health Service (OHS) Medical Clearance on or by the start date of employment.
Interns/residents (June start date): Please submit your records by April 14, 2023, to BWHOCCHealthResidentScreening@partners.org. Submitted documentation will be reviewed. You will be notified when you have satisfied the OHS Health Screening Requirements.
Residents/clinical fellows: Please submit your records by May 5, 2023, to BWHOCCHealthResidentScreening@partners.org. Submitted documentation will be reviewed and you will be emailed notification of your OHS Medical Clearance.
Many trainees can complete screening without an appointment, providing the Health Screening Forms are fully completed and submitted prior to the deadlines.
Please submit the forms listed below to OHS prior to your health screening visit or the due dates specified above.
Completion of the initial COVID-19 vaccination or series AND a booster is required. Any WHO approved vaccination(s) are accepted for the original vaccination(s). Only Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson preparations are accepted as the booster dose. These requirements must be completed prior to the start date or coming to campus. Medical and Religious exemptions must be approved prior to the start date or coming to campus. As the information received is fluid, COVID-19 updates and requirements may change, please watch for updates.
When all OHS requirements have been met, Trainees rotating to one of the institutions listed below may receive a “2023-2024 Health Clearance sticker” for your ID badge. This indicates that staff rotating to other institutions meet OHS Clearance Requirements at the below institutions.
New Trainees who have cleared the OHS requirements and Returning Residents and Fellows needing a Rotator Sticker may contact the BWH OHS clinic at 617-732-6034 - Option 5. Leave a message with your name and call back number. Please indicated that you need a Rotating Sticker. An OHS staff member will check your record and return your call within 2 business days.
If you have any additional questions, please call 617-732-6034 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or email BWHOCCHealthResidentScreening@partners.org.
Q: What Tuberculosis Testing will BWH accept?
A: Either a 2 Step TB skin test or an IGRA (QFT or T-Spot) blood test is accepted. The IGRA must be within 3 months of the date of screening. The 2-step TB skin testing is documentation of 2 negative TB tests within the year prior to your start date. The second TB test needs to be within 3 months of start date or at the start/screening date and at least 7 days after the first test.
Q: My school/hospital will only do one TB test per year so how can I meet the requirement?
A: If you are not able to complete 2-step testing prior to your arrival, a TST will be done at your BWH OHS visit.
BWH requires completion of online training modules for all incoming employees. These can be found at BWH HealthStream. To access the modules on this site, a trainee must have a hospital login which will be provided by the training program coordinator.
The fingerprint sessions should be considered cancelled until further notice.
We essentially will be using some of the information obtained from the VA Resident/Clinical Fellow application to determine interim suitability. We have communicated with the VA Credentialing staff to forward the information VA Security will need, once it is received from the Residents/Fellows.
Further questions regarding the VA credentialing point of contacts can be directed to VA Education Specialist Nancy.Caruso2@va.gov.
Given the uncertainty of COVID-19, BWH is offering options to provide your own photo for your ID. Badges will be distributed by each program; trainees will not pick up their badge from the ID office. View the BWH photo ID guidelines
Please reserve an appointment, get dates for Orientation Day Fit Testing Sessions, and find a list of N95 respirator models we provide here at BWH with instructions on how to submit documentation for your current (within one year) fit test. View respirator fit testing information
Note: Pre-employment drug testing has been temporarily suspended until further notice
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