Medical Clearance

Arctic Program participants traveling into the Greenland field are generally required to pass a National Science Foundation (NSF) mandated physical exam. Medical clearance procedures may be required for some Alaska or International Arctic Program participants.

Who must Physically Qualify

Scientists are required to budget for the cost of this exam in their grants.

Complete dental exams are required on an annual basis for all persons. Panorex or full mouth x-rays are required for all new participants and once every five years for repeat personnel.

Medical Forms

Medical History

Doctor– Your examining physician must complete this form.

Dentist– Please have this form completed by your dentist

At this time we cannot accept completed forms electronically. Please mail forms to:

National Science Foundation

ATTN: NSF Medical Director

4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 265-S

Arlington, VA 22230

For further information please contact Robbie Score.

Timeline

Complete the forms with your doctor and return them to the NSF Medical Director 6-8 weeks prior to your scheduled field departure. Forms are maintained for one year after the field season and then destroyed, as per provisions of the Public Law 93-579 (Privacy Act of 1974).

Arctic/Antarctic Compatibility

If you were physically qualified for the U.S. Antarctic Program during the previous year and the exam was completed during the last 12 months, you may be exempt from further medical examination. A NSF doctor determines this after review of your Antarctic medical forms. Please contact Robbie Score (Robbie at polarfield.com) for more information regarding record transfers.