Updated: April 20, 2023

Vaccine and Booster Policy

New Members/Visitors: There is no COVID-19 vaccination or booster requirement for new members of the Einstein community or visitors.

Employees: Please note, the College of Medicine reserves the authority to adjust this policy at any time due to changes in local conditions or requirements imposed by federal, state or local authorities.

Students: The current requirement for primary vaccination and at least one booster will continue for all current and incoming medical, graduate, and MSTP students at Einstein. (Please see “Student” section below for more information.)

Visitors

Effective immediately, preregistration of visitors through submission of the ”Einstein Visitor Registration Form“ is no longer required, nor do visitors need to show proof of vaccination. However, visitors must register in person with security at the main entrance of the building that they will be entering.

Visitors also are required to present a valid form of a government identification (e.g., a driver’s license or passport), and must be announced to, and then escorted to and from locations on campus by their Einstein host.

Masking & Other Safety Measures

Masks are no longer required in Einstein campus buildings or on campus shuttles. We strongly encourage everyone, particularly those who are vulnerable due to illness, to wear a mask on campus and masks are available for those who choose to wear them.

At Montefiore and other healthcare facilities, students, faculty, and staff must follow the protocols of that facility. Please be prepared to wear a mask and follow any other safety measures that may apply.

Students

All medical, graduate, and MSTP students must have a primary vaccination and at least one booster, although more are recommended. (Please see “Student” section below for more information.)

If you feel that you require an exemption to vaccination, please contact Dr. Michelle Blackmore, director of the office of academic support and counseling, with the appropriate documentation. Please complete and submit the appropriate form – for religious exemption or for medical exemption.

Students participating in a clinical rotation or internship held at any healthcare facility must continue to comply with all health and safety guidelines, including any vaccination or testing protocols that are in place at those affiliate locations. Employees, students, and volunteers at healthcare sites, including Einstein, Montefiore, and Jacobi healthcare facilities and hospitals, may be subject to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination pursuant to relevant regulations and policies.

Travel

There are currently no COVID-related travel restrictions.

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