The Compliance and Support Services (CASS) unit in the Office of Student Affairs oversees the college’s pre-matriculation and follow-up of students' annual compliance requirements. The office manages the ongoing compliance process for student clearance required prior to clinical rotations. The unit manages excused absence requests. The office serves as a central point of contact for medical students seeking information and provide direction on a variety of resources and services available to students within HWCOM and the university at large. Students are referred to corresponding units and services depending on the nature of their needs and circumstances.
This website provides an overview of important information specific to compliance requirements for medical student pre-matriculation and clinical rotations. If you have any questions regarding these processes, please feel free to contact us at mdcompliance@fiu.edu.
Annual compliance requirements and monitoring guide
As part of the onboarding process, and later in years 2, 3, and 4, students are expected to meet certain requirements to maintain their enrollment status annually. Those requirements are summarized in the table below:
| Requirements | Pre-Matriculation | Period 1 | Period 2 | Period 3 | Period 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I and II Criminal Background Check* | X | X | X | X | |
| VECHS Waiver | X | ||||
| 10-Panel Drug Test | X | X | X | X | |
| Tuberculosis Screening | X | X | X | X | |
| Flu Vaccine | X | X | X | X | |
| Health Insurance | X | X | X | X | |
| Disability Insurance | X | X | X | X | |
| N-95 Respirator Mask Fit Test | X | X | X | X | |
| BLS Certification | X | X | |||
| Immunizations (MMR, Hepatitis B, Tdap, Polio, Vericella & Meningitis) | X | X | X | X | |
| Medical History and Physical Examination* | X | ||||
| Student Handbook Attestation | X | X | X | X | |
| Online Title IX Training | X | ||||
| HIPPA and OSHA | X | X | X | X |
*Additional testing may be required by HWCOM or its clinical affiliates.
**Failure to complete and submit required compliance documents can result in a
hold being placed on the student’s registration, removal from courses and/or clinical
locations, and a professionalism report
Meet the Staff
Ana Maria Sardinas
Director, Student Compliance and Support Services
ansardin@fiu.edu
Tiffany Jou
Sr. Coordinator, Student Compliance and Support Services
tjou@fiu.edu
Daniel Chang
Coordinator of Admin Services, Student Compliance and Support Services
dachang@fiu.edu
Contact Us
FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Office of Student Services
11200 SW 8th Street, ACH2 371A & 371B
Miami, FL 33199
Office Phone: 305-348-0644
Email: MDCompliance@fiu.edu