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- Currently, the UGA College of Pharmacy requires all students to be immunized against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tetanus, Hepatitis B and Varicella Zoster (chicken pox). Students must also be tested annually for tuberculosis exposure. These requirements are necessary since students will participate in introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences throughout their 4 years in the College of Pharmacy. Due to practice experiences that begin during the first year of the curriculum, all immunizations and testing will need to be completed (and information supplied to us) by the first day of the fall semester. Those students that do not meet this deadline may be prohibited from enrolling in required coursework.
- MMR: 2 MMRs or quantitative titer indicating immunity to each disease.
- Tetanus: Evidence of a Tdap vaccination and current tetanus vaccination. Note: if the Tdap was completed within the past 10 years, this will serve as evidence of current tetanus vaccination status. If the Tdap was completed more than 10 years ago, students must also have evidence of a current Td vaccination. It is recommended to wait 2 years from your last Td before receiving a Tdap vaccination.
- Hepatitis B: 3 shot vaccination series administered over 6 months and quantitative titer indicating immunity. If the titer is negative or equivocal, the student should contact their healthcare provider to determine if additional vaccinations are required. If additional vaccinations are suggested, they should be obtained along with a quantitative titer at the end of the new series. If no additional vaccinations are suggested, a physician’s note should be obtained indicating the reason for the recommendation.
- Varicella Zoster: 2 shot vaccination series or quantitative titer indicating immunity. Note: Documentation of disease is not sufficient.
- PPD: 2 step ppd (2 ppds completed 1 – 3 weeks apart within the past 12 months). Annual ppds will be required throughout the doctor of pharmacy degree program. For those with a history of positive ppd status, you must provide evidence of the positive ppd status, a written radiologist report from a chest xray (updated every 3 years), and a treatment statement from your physician. Please note: The CDC now recommends ppd testing for individuals vaccinated with BCG unless there is a history of a positive ppd test.
- Other requirements that will be necessary once enrolled include: obtaining a State of Georgia pharmacy intern license, obtaining an annual physical exam (using our form), providing verification of health insurance coverage. In addition, students will be subject to obtaining periodic background checks and drug screens as required by the facilities in which they complete their experiential training. These will be conducted at the student’s expense. Note: These requirements are specific to the UGA Doctor of Pharmacy Program and are subject to change.
- Beginning Fall 2009, The College of Pharmacy will require all students to maintain health insurance coverage throughout the curriculum. Due to the mandatory requirement, students will be eligible to be covered under the Mandatory Undergraduate plan of The University of Georgia Student Insurance Program offered through Pearce and Pearce. Students within the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum will be automatically enrolled within the program and the premium will appear as an additional fee on your student account. This fee, however, is not covered through the HOPE scholarship. Students can apply for waivers through Pearce and Pearce to opt out of the program. These waivers must be reapplied for each semester students are enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. In general, the only accepted waivers are for either current enrollment in employer group insurance (as primary, spouse or dependent), Medicaid or Tricare. International students have a few additional programs that would satisfy the waiver program. For additional information about the insurance, please refer to the Pearce and Pearce link within The University of Georgia University Health Service website: www.uhs.uga.edu. For health insurance, students must maintain insurance coverage throughout the curriculum.
- The University Health Service and the Registrar’s Office do not have systems in place to share health information with us, so we must have copies of any vaccination information even if it resides in any other University area. Should you have any questions reqarding this information, please contact:
Lori Duke, Pharm.D.
Assistant Dean for Experience Programs
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Athens, Georgia 30602-2351
Ph: (706) 542-5315 Fax: (706) 542-6022
Email: lduke@mail.rx.uga.edu |
