School of Medicine Education Restart

For faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars who are vaccinated for COVID-19, Stanford will suspend the requirement of weekly asymptomatic surveillance testing beginning March 1. We strongly recommend that you test whenever you are experiencing symptoms, concerned about possible exposure or returning to campus from travel. Color testing will continue to be available, up to two tests per week, for anyone who wishes to continue to use Color for regular asymptomatic testing. 

Twice-weekly testing will continue to be required for faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars who are not fully vaccinated.

You must Self-Report if you are sick and were recently on campus/are expected to be on campus, are awaiting test results, or have tested COVID-positive.

If  you have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, please see the information posted here.

Teach Anywhere offers comprehensive, Stanford-specific information about online teaching, including best practices, web tools, and FAQs. Please refer to the SoM Technology Tools for Online Teaching for recommended programs and softwares. 

Stanford Teaching and Mentoring Academy has compiled a list of Online Teaching and Mentoring Resources, including video tutorials and written guides.

The Office of Accessible Education provides assistance designing accessibility accommodations for both on-campus and online courses. 

1. Before your first day on campus, complete the online COVID-19 Hygiene Training

2. Cancel your in-person class or find an alternate instructor if you feel any symptoms -- even mild symptoms. Notify your course coordinator.

3. Use the Health Check tool to report your health status in advance of arriving at a Stanford location.

4. Self-report if you become sick with certain COVID symptoms (100+ degree fever AND one of the following: worsening cough OR shortness of breath OR severe fatigue + muscle aches), are awaiting a COVID test, or have received a positive COVID test result

For assistance with technical issues while teaching on-campus or online courses, contact EdTech at 650-725-8000.

Effective 7/23, all invited guests attending events and gatherings are required to be fully vaccinated or negative-tested within 72 hours of arrival. Non-SU affiliates can self-attest using the Visitor Daily Health Attestation. The Health Alerts Visitors page has been updated. This requirement does not apply to events open to the general public, for example, athletic events or concerts.

Event managers are not required to verify vaccination/negative testing status, but if they choose to do so, please follow this guidance. Vaccination status should be verified visually and should not be collected or stored.

International students with questions should contact the Bechtel International Center for guidance on their specific circumstances. 

Please see the complete Fall 2022 COVID-19 guidance for students posted here.

Please see the complete Fall 2022 COVID-19 guidance for students posted here.

You must Self-Report if you are sick and were recently on campus/are expected to be on campus, are awaiting test results, or have tested COVID-positive.

If  you have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, please see the information posted here.

Students with disabilities or medical conditions that might require accommodation should work with their program director. Please contact the Office of Accessible Education if you need support requesting accommodations. 

The COVID-19 Health Alerts Student Portal includes several resources on how to enhance your online learning experience.

The Hub offers help for students needing home internet access. Financial aid to cover expenses related to academic activities performed from home may be available by application through SoM Financial Aid (MD students), MSPA Financial Aid (MSPA students), and the Stanford Support Program (University graduate students).

The Office of Accessible Education provides resources and accommodation assistance related to accessible online learning. 

Learning Specialist Lisa Medoff, PhD offers resources and custom-designed plans for succeeding in online and hybrid classes. 

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the School of Medicine Mental Health Team offer crisis counseling for urgent needs. CAPS FAQ - Appointments are available. Clinicians are always on call, even after hours, at (650) 723-3785.
• The Graduate Life Office is available during office hours at (650) 736-7078, or 24/7 at (650) 723-8222, pager ID number 25085.
• The Bridge Peer Counseling Center offers counseling by trained students 24/7 at (650) 723-3392.
• The Office for Religious Life offers spiritual guidance for students. Call (650) 723-1762.
• If you are aware of someone in distress, contact CAPS or the Office of the Dean of Students