Returning Upperclassmen

A Note Regarding Academic Year 2020-2021

The Online Medical History Questionnaire for upperclass athletes returning in the 2020-2021 academic year will be accessible by July 1, 2020. Beginning in 2020, we will also have four new online waivers and forms to complete. These are currently being developed in our online platform and will be ready when the annual questionnaire becomes available.

We will contact you through ARMS when these forms are ready to complete.

A repeat physical exam is NOT required for returning upperclassmen.

Medical Clearance Requirements

Returning student-athletes are required to have a physical exam prior to the first year at Dartmouth. A repeat physical exam is NOT required for upperclassmen. If you are uncertain whether you have an athletic physical on file, please contact Tracy Purcell, Office Manager for Sports Medicine.

The following items are required:

• Complete our Online Medical History Questionnaire. To access the questionnaire:
  1. Login to your Health Services Portal
  2. Enter your birthday and proceed.
  3. On the left side of the screen select: "Forms"
  4. From the list of Forms select: "NCAA Sports Form- Returning Athletes (2020-21)"
  5. Complete the questionnaire, being sure to answer all required questions, and where appropriate provide as much detail as possible regarding previous injuries or illnesses.
  6. Once completed, click "Submit Final" at the bottom of the questionnaire.
  7. You will get a message that the questionnaire has been successfully completed.
• *NEW IN 2020* Complete waivers, releases, and online forms.
  1. Athletics Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability
  2. Health History Agreement and Attestation
  3. Consent and Authorization for Use
  4. Heat Illness History Form
• Provide documentation for use of any banned prescription medications including for ADD/ADHD (if applicable):
  • A detailed explanation of what is required is included on the Medical Exception Waiver.
  • Documentation of the use of these banned medications is required to be re-submitted annually as long as you continue to participate in NCAA athletics.
  • You must provide specific documentation of diagnosis and treatment to allow for medical exception.
  • Refer to their website to read more about the NCAA drug testing program.
  • A positive drug test could keep you from participating in your sport for up to one year.