Pre-Departure Health Preparation

Student Health/Emergency Treatment Authorization

After you have been accepted into your study abroad program, you will be asked to complete a Student Health/Emergency Treatment Authorization. This document asks for information about your health history, including a description of current health conditions and medications, and any food, animal, insect, or medical allergies.

This form is not reviewed by the Office of Study Abroad or the program leaders.  Although the form is collected by the Office of Study Abroad, it is immediately forwarded to the MSU Travel Clinic staff.  They will review your statements in light of your travel locations, and may contact you if they have concerns regarding your health abroad.

Some information provided on your health form will be disclosed to your program leader approximately four weeks prior to your departure.  Typical information disclosed includes allergies to medications, animals, insects and food products in order for program leaders to be best prepared to assist in the case of a medical emergency.