All incoming trainees are oriented to MGH clinical and information systems and resources as well as institutional priorities.
The GME Office will be hosting several institutional orientation sessions to provide flexibility for all GME trainees starting a residency or fellowship program to attend. These sessions provide an important touchpoint for conveying key messages with an opportunity for trainees to come together across specialties and meet hospital leaders.
All interns, residents, and clinical fellows in both accredited and non-accredited training programs are required to attend the hospital orientation.
The sessions are tailored to certain groups as shown below:
*These sessions are open to any incoming trainee who was unable to attend the session tailored to their clinical appointment. (GME and Benefits ONLY presentations)
All incoming Residents/Fellows must submit documentation to meet the infection control requirements of Mass General Brigham and receive Occupational Health Service (OHS) Medical Clearance prior to the start date of employment. Documents must be emailed to mgb-occhealth-gme@mgb.org.
Interns/Residents (June start date): Submit your documents no later than April 25, 2025. Submitted documentation will be reviewed and you will be notified when you have satisfied the OHS Health Screening Requirements.
Residents/Clinical Fellows: Submit your documents no later than May 30, 2025. Submitted documentation will be reviewed and you will be emailed notification of your OHS Medical Clearance.
Many Trainees can complete screening virtually, provided that the Health Screening Forms are fully completed and submitted prior to the deadlines, and they meet the immunization and TB requirements.
Please submit the forms listed below to Mass General Brigham OHS via email at mgb-occhealth-gme@mgb.org prior to your health screening visit or the due dates specified above.
Note: Do not send these forms or your immunization records with your Credentialing packet or to your program coordinator.
Please ensure that you complete the following required documentation forms:
FIT Testing is completed by Environmental Affairs. Contact your program manager for more information.
When all OHS requirements have been met, trainees rotating to one of the institutions listed below may receive a “2025-2026 Health Clearance sticker” for your ID badge. This indicates that staff rotating to other institutions meet OHS Clearance Requirements at:
New trainees who have cleared the OHS requirements and returning residents and fellows needing a Rotator Sticker may email mgb-occhealth-gme@mgb.org. Please indicate that you need a Rotating Sticker. An OHS staff member will review your record and respond to your email within 2 business days.
Q: What Tuberculosis Testing will be accepted?
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 Mass General Brigham OHS visit.
If you have any additional questions, please email mgb-occhealth-gme@mgb.org.
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.
The GME Office will be hosting several institutional orientation sessions to provide flexibility for all GME trainees starting a residency or fellowship program to attend. These sessions provide an important touchpoint for conveying key messages with an opportunity for trainees to come together across specialties and meet hospital leaders.
All interns, residents and clinical fellows in both accredited and non-accredited training programs are required to attend the hospital orientation.
The sessions are tailored to certain groups as shown below:
*This session is open to any incoming trainee who was unable to attend the session tailored to their clinical appointment. (GME and Benefits ONLY presentations)
All incoming Residents/Fellows must submit documentation to meet the infection control requirements of Mass General Brigham and receive Occupational Health Service (OHS) Medical Clearance prior to the start date of employment. Documents must be emailed to mgb-occhealth-gme@mgb.org.
Interns/Residents (June start date): Submit your documents no later than April 25, 2025. Submitted documentation will be reviewed and you will be notified when you have satisfied the OHS Health Screening Requirements.
Residents/Clinical Fellows: Submit your documents no later than May 30, 2025. Submitted documentation will be reviewed and you will be emailed notification of your OHS Medical Clearance.
Many Trainees can complete screening virtually, provided that the Health Screening Forms are fully completed and submitted prior to the deadlines, and they meet the immunization and TB requirements.
Please submit the forms listed below to Mass General Brigham OHS via email at mgb-occhealth-gme@mgb.org prior to your health screening visit or the due dates specified above.
Note: Do not send these forms or your immunization records with your Credentialing packet or to your program coordinator.
Please ensure that you complete the following required documentation forms:
FIT Testing is completed by Environmental Affairs. Contact your program manager for more information.
When all OHS requirements have been met, trainees rotating to one of the institutions listed below may receive a “2025-2026 Health Clearance sticker” for your ID badge. This indicates that staff rotating to other institutions meet OHS Clearance Requirements at:
New trainees who have cleared the OHS requirements and returning residents and fellows needing a Rotator Sticker may email mgb-occhealth-gme@mgb.org. Please indicate that you need a Rotating Sticker. An OHS staff member will review your record and respond to your email within 2 business days.
Q: What Tuberculosis Testing will be accepted?
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 Mass General Brigham OHS visit.
If you have any additional questions, please email mgb-occhealth-gme@mgb.org.
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.
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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