DO · Blacksburg, VA
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine — Virginia Campus (DO)
VCOM-Virginia (DO) requires Tuberculosis (TB), MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap / Td, and Influenza. Practiclear may help document 4 of these in a single Virginia draw (TB Screening Documentation, MMR Immunity Profile, Varicella IgG, Hep B Surface Antibody) — see matched products below. Documents typically upload via Department of Clinical Affairs — students mail, email, or fax the VCOM 2-page Immunization Form (page 1 immunizations, page 2 TB Screening) plus the History & Physical Examination form to the Student Health Coordinator. Forms returned by the dates specified in each cohort's acceptance letter; physical exam must be completed after the date of acceptance and before matriculation; failure to submit can affect ability to matriculate.
Public clinical-requirement information pulled from vcom.edu. We track what is listed so you can compare it against your program's current checklist.
Last reviewed 2026-05-01
Requirements at a glance
Source: vcom.edu · page dated not shown (page links to a Student Health Requirements Policy PDF which carries no visible revision date)
Accepted: Two-step Mantoux TST/PPD (baseline only) · IGRA blood test (QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube or T-Spot) · Chest X-ray prior to matriculation if previously positive and no prior CXR documented
Frequency: Baseline at matriculation, then annual single-step PPD or IGRA thereafter; IGRA preferred for BCG-vaccinated students; students with documented prior positive TST/IGRA submit an annual TB Assessment Form instead of repeat testing
Evidence: either (2 MMR vaccinations ≥28 days apart with provider-signed records OR titers showing immunity to all 3 components — non-immunity to any component requires repeating the MMR series; rubella-only non-immunity requires a single MMR dose)
Evidence: 2 doses of varicella vaccine with provider-signed records or laboratory antibody titer demonstrating immunity
Titer: post-series titer required — Threshold: Surface Antibody (HBsAb) demonstrating immunity; the policy text does not use the word "quantitative" or specify a numeric cutoff (e.g., ≥10 mIU/mL)
Non-immune students must repeat a 2- or 3-dose series and re-titer 4–8 weeks after the final injection; non-responders after a second full series must obtain HBsAg + total anti-HBc testing (results do not affect matriculation)
Frequency: One-time Tdap booster (Boostrix or Adacel containing acellular pertussis); Td routine booster every 10 years thereafter
Frequency: annual; verification re-submitted yearly
Other immunizations referenced
- Hepatitis C antibody (anti-HCV) testing required prior to matriculation (results do not affect matriculation status; reactive screens trigger confirmatory testing per CDC)
- Polio is listed as OPTIONAL in the Student Health Requirements policy — at variance with some third-party summaries that list it as required for VCOM
- Meningococcal disease is listed as OPTIONAL in the policy
- Hepatitis A, Yellow Fever, and Typhoid Fever listed as optional
- HIV testing encouraged but optional; results not reported to VCOM
- VCOM does not waive immunization or student health requirements for religious or personal preferences
What Practiclear may help document in a single draw
Of the items above, 4 may fit Practiclear's current lab-ordering and signed documentation letter workflow when ordering is available.
- TB Screening Documentation QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus Read guide →
- MMR Immunity Profile Quantitative IgG titer Read guide →
- Varicella IgG Quantitative IgG titer Read guide →
- Hep B Surface Antibody Quantitative anti-HBs Read guide →
Beyond immunizations
- Comprehensive history and physical examination signed by a physician, NP, or PA — completed after acceptance and before matriculation
- Hepatitis C antibody (anti-HCV) testing pre-matriculation
- Annual TB Assessment Form for students with prior positive TB testing
- Background check (per VCOM admissions process; vendor not specified in this policy document)
- Drug screen (per VCOM admissions process; not addressed in this policy document)
Compliance portal
Department of Clinical Affairs — students mail, email, or fax the VCOM 2-page Immunization Form (page 1 immunizations, page 2 TB Screening) plus the History & Physical Examination form to the Student Health Coordinator
Deadlines
Forms returned by the dates specified in each cohort's acceptance letter; physical exam must be completed after the date of acceptance and before matriculation; failure to submit can affect ability to matriculate.
Verbatim from the school
Baseline TB screening is required for all medical students upon matriculation to VCOM and annually thereafter… all students must provide verification of antibody titers (Surface Antibody, HBsAb) demonstrating immunity to Hepatitis B… To ensure accuracy, antibody titer testing should be performed 4–8 weeks following the 3rd and final injection in the series.
Source: vcom.edu
VCOM-Virginia requirements
Common questions about VCOM-Virginia requirements
Does VCOM-Virginia accept QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus for TB screening?
Yes — VCOM-Virginia's published clinical-clearance requirements list interferon-gamma release assays (IGRA / QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus) among accepted TB screening tests. See the school's published source for the complete list of accepted tests.
Does VCOM-Virginia require an annual TB screen?
Yes — VCOM-Virginia's published requirements call for annual TB screening after the baseline screen, consistent with CDC and OSHA guidance for healthcare personnel. See the school's published source for the exact cadence per program track.
Does VCOM-Virginia accept titers as proof of immunity?
Yes — VCOM-Virginia's published immunization requirements accept quantitative titers as evidence for MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B surface antibody. Practiclear can order these titers in one Virginia draw and issue clinician-signed documentation when the reviewed result supports the requirement. The school's source page lists the exact accepted evidence.
Does VCOM-Virginia require a Hep B post-series antibody titer?
Yes — VCOM-Virginia's published Hepatitis B requirement includes a post-series surface antibody (anti-HBs) titer to confirm vaccine response. VCOM-Virginia's threshold: Surface Antibody (HBsAb) demonstrating immunity; the policy text does not use the word "quantitative" or specify a numeric cutoff (e.g., ≥10 mIU/mL). The school's published source describes the exact evidence required.
Where do VCOM-Virginia students upload immunization and clearance documentation?
VCOM-Virginia uses Department of Clinical Affairs — students mail, email, or fax the VCOM 2-page Immunization Form (page 1 immunizations, page 2 TB Screening) plus the History & Physical Examination form to the Student Health Coordinator. Practiclear provides clinician-signed documentation as a PDF that students upload through the school's existing process; Practiclear does not submit documentation on the student's behalf.
What is the clinical-clearance deadline at VCOM-Virginia?
VCOM-Virginia's published requirements describe their clearance deadline cadence — typically tied to clinical-rotation start dates and reviewed each academic term. Specific deadlines change by cohort and program track; confirm with VCOM-Virginia's published source for the current term. Practiclear cannot guarantee delivery against any specific institutional deadline.
What public sources don't tell us
We list the gaps because they affect what you should bring to your clinical office. Always confirm the items below with the school's compliance office before ordering.
- Specific Hep B anti-HBs numeric threshold (e.g., ≥10 mIU/mL) not stated in the policy
- The word "quantitative" does not appear in the policy text — the rule is "antibody titer demonstrating immunity," so a positive qualitative HBsAb may or may not be accepted; verify with the Office of Clinical Affairs
- Per-cohort submission deadlines and the campus-specific email/fax addresses are referenced in the policy but the literal addresses are not contained in this PDF
- Background-check vendor (e.g., PreCheck) and drug-screen requirements are not in this policy document
- N95 fit-testing policy is not addressed
- No visible "last updated" or revision date on the policy page or PDF
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Direct-pay screening documentation support with NP review, Labcorp requisition routing when appropriate, and clinician-signed documentation on Practiclear letterhead when supported. Virginia residents only.
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