Current Students

Handbooks
DO Student Handbook (pdf)
MBS Student Handbook (pdf)

Academic Calendars
Academic Calendar DO Class of 2025 (pdf)
Academic Calendar DO Class of 2026 (pdf)
Academic Calendar DO Class of 2027 (pdf)
Academic Calendar DO Class of 2028 (pdf)

Handbook Acknowledgment Forms
D.O. Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form
MBS Student Handbook Acknowledgment Form

UIWSOM continues to monitor the local, regional and statewide progression of COVID-19 to inform decisions about safe campus operations.

If a learner tests positive for COVID-19, they must submit an absence request through Elentra and isolate for a minimum of 5 days. Learners who test positive for COVID-19 must advise others with whom they contacted within the preceding 5 days of such potential exposure. When returning to campus, face masks are required for 5 days after a COVID-19 illness.

Absence Requests
DO Absence Request (Elentra)
MBS Absence Request
Leave of Absence (LOA) Request
MPH Administrative Leave of Absence

Readmission and Registration Requests
DO Readmission Application
MBS Registration Request
MPH Registration Request
MAA-HCA Registration Request

Items students can access through Banner
Enrollment Verification via BannerWeb Self-Service
Unofficial Transcripts via BannerWeb Self-Service

Requests that are processed by SOM personnel
Letter of Good Standing Request
Enrollment Verification Letter Request
Signature Request (submit document for SOM representative signature)

MBS Student Travel Request

Items handled by the Registrar's Office
Official Transcript Request
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy
Office of Registrar Forms

The Office of Clinical Affairs (OCA) is primarily responsible for managing the VSLO system for SOM students. This includes creating student VSLO accounts, which is typically done in the Spring for OMS III students. There are various documents students may need assistance with. 

Letters of Recommendation - Faculty must email the Letter of Recommendation to OCA. Raven will then upload the document to the VSLO system.

Transcripts - Students are responsible for ordering the copy of their transcript (Official Transcript Request) and requesting the transcript be emailed to the OCA, who will then upload the transcript to the VSLO system.

Malpractice Insurance - Malpractice Insurance is uploaded to the VSLO system by OCA.

AAMC Standardized Immunization Form - Students must fill out the form using the immunization information they have on file with Sentry MD and then submit the form to the SOM Enrollment Services team using the Signature Request Form.

Good Standing Requests - Student must submit a Letter of Good Standing Request and select that the request is for VSLO. Once the student's good standing has been verified, the SOM Enrollment Services team will upload the letter directly to the VSLO system.

Mask Fitting -  Request a Mask Fitting. You can request a copy of prior mask fit results by emailing (tidwellc@uiwtx.edu).

BLS CPR, PALS CPR, and ACLS CPR Cards - You can obtain a digital copy of the needed card from How To Claim and View Your AHA eCard | American Heart Association CPR and First Aid. If you eCard cannot be found, or you need to renew certification, please contact Dan at RC Health Services (dan@rchealthservices.com).

Please reach out to OCA is you need assistance with an item that is not listed above. 

Financial Aid, Billing, and Student Refund
Request assistance with a financial aid, billing, disbursement, and/or scholarship issue

1098-T Tuition Statement

Health Insurance
get assistance with a health insurance issue

Submit Scholarship Application
Submit needed application/documentation for scholarships SOM nominates/selects

In-School Deferment Request
Federal Student Aid Website

Learners are required to maintain compliance with all Sentry MD requirements at all times.

SOM Policy on Immunizations and Physical Exam Requirements
Sentry MD Compliance Guide

Physical Exam Form (physical must be completed using this form)
Immunization Records Form  (not required, immunization records can be uploaded individually as well)

Sentry MD Account Login

CITI Training Login (reference Sentry MD Compliance guide for detailed instructions)

Background Check/Drug Test Ordering Link (reference Sentry MD Compliance for detailed instructions)

Background Check/Drug Test Results Discrepancy Reporting (contact somenrollment@uiwtx.edu before completing this form)

Mask Fitting Results 
Request a Mask Fitting
Request Copy of Prior Mask Fit Results (tidwellc@uiwtx.edu)

Welcome Letter (pdf)
VA MSE-TMS Instructions (pdf)

Complete and submit documents to the Director of Clinical Affairs

1. Appointment Affidavit (pdf)
2. Student WOC (pdf)
3. Random Drug Testing Notification and Acknowledgement (pdf)
4. OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment (pdf)
5. VHA Form 10-2850d Fillable Application for HPT (pdf)
6. Prior VA Verification (pdf)
7. Affiliate Fingerprint Request Form (pdf)