Technical Standards
Download the Technical Standards to read, and make sure that you understand the contents of this document before beginning the online application.
Criminal Background Check
MEDEX Northwest requires all newly admitted students to apply for a background check using the same system the University of Washington School of Medicine has adopted. Review and understand the criminal history background check information before beginning the online application.
UW may not automatically or unreasonably deny an applicant’s admission or restrict access to campus residency based on an applicant’s criminal history.
Students must complete a criminal background check before matriculation and again before entering the clinical year. Each background check costs approximately $48.50 plus a $1.99 processing fee. Some clinical training sites may require additional background checks, which students are responsible for covering. A criminal history-including sexoffender status-may limit or prevent admission, clinical placement eligibility, and/or future PA licensure. PA programs and state licensing boards may require criminal background checks and decisions related to criminal history are made at their discretion under applicable law. If any issues are anticipated on the background checks, they must be disclosed to the program prior to submission. This will help MEDEX to further assess eligibility for the program and address any potential concerns promptly.
If a student takes a Leave of Absence (LOA) for three months or more, a third background check may be required. Any additional background checks required by the program or clinical sites will be at the student’s expense.
More information about the criminal background check will be provided if accepted to the MEDEX program.
Immunization Requirements
All MEDEX students must comply with UW Health Science Immunization Program (HSIP) and MEDEX Northwest immunization requirements throughout the program. Documentation of compliance is required prior to the start of the didactic phase and must be maintained during both didactic and clinical years. Prior to applying, review these compliance requirements including the HepB series, TB screening, annual flu shots and other immunizations required by HSIP.
Failure to meet immunization requirements may result in removal from academic and clinical activities, loss of good standing, withholding of financial aid, and registration holds.