Understanding US Domestic Medical Screening Recording

This webinar is presented by Switchboard, a one-stop shop for refugee service providers in the United States. Learn more about Switchboard at www.SwitchboardTA.org.

Hosted on February 14th, 2023, the training was delivered by Emily Esmaili, MO, MA; Marc J. Altshuler, MD, and Jennifer Reed Morillo.

The domestic medical screening is many newcomers’ first portal of entry into the U.S. healthcare system. For both healthcare providers and refugee service providers, understanding the process and components of the domestic medical screening is essential. This training will provide an overview of the domestic medical screening process, including the components of the screening and recommendations after initial screening. Facilitators will provide a basic overview of physical exam considerations, screening for infectious and non-infectious diseases, and screening for mental health conditions and developmental concerns. They will also describe the purpose of the domestic medical screening and other medical examinations typically received by newcomers, such as the overseas medical examination and the adjustment of status examination. A panel of experts will be available to address questions from participants.

After participating in this 90-minute session, you will be able to:

- Describe the purpose of the domestic medical screening and other medical examinations typically received by newcomers
- Describe the domestic medical screening process, including initial screening recommendations
- Name key components of the domestic medical screening exam, including physical exam considerations, screening for infectious and non-infectious diseases, and screening for mental health conditions and developmental concerns, based on most recent clinical guidance