2007-2008 PharmD Student Handbook

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Mission statement
The School of Pharmacy
Practice Foundations, Care Definition and Ability-Based Outcomes Document
Code of Ethics

Section A - Student Information

2007-2008 Student Events Calendar
Student Information Updates
Student Directory Information - Personal Release
Computer Policy
Website Contacts - Professional Organizations, UW School of Pharmacy Student Organizations, UW Resources, Additional Resources
UW Policies and Procedures - Policy on Special Accomodations, Release of Student Directory Information, Disclosure of Student Records (FERPA), Tuition Obligations/Schedule Changes, Policy on Equal Opportunity, Policy on Sexual Harassment, Suspended Operation/Inclement Weather Policy, Emergency Management [Fire, Earthquake, Hazardous Material Incident, Campus Safety]

Section B - Student Services and Resources

Student Services - UWSOP Student Advising and Counseling Services, UW Campus Services, Community Services, Student Health Insurance, Computing Services
Student Resources - Disability Resources for Students (DRS), STF Equipment Loan Program, Pharmacy Student Lounge, Health Sciences Building Access Card, Lockers, Name Tags, Libraries, South Campus Center, MyUW/UW Net ID

Section C - Student Academic and Professional Policies and Procedures

Admission, Retention and Graduation Standards
Criminal History Information and Background Check Policy
Immunization Policy
Withdrawal, Quarter-Off, On-Leave Policies and Returning Student Reenrollment Policies - SOP Withdrawal, Quarter-Off and Leave Policies, SOP Returning Student Policy, UW Withdrawal Policies [Autumn, Winter or Spring Quarters], UW Policy [Quarter-Off Eligibility], UW Policy [Withdrawal for Two Consecutive Quarters], UW Policy [Returning Student Reenrollment]
Verification of Enrollment Procedures
Liability/Malpractice Coverage
Policy on Substance Abuse
School of Pharmacy Policy on Student Misconduct - Standards of Academic and Professional Conduct, School of Pharmacy Policy on Student Misconduct Algorithm
ACPE Complaint Procedures - Information Conciliation, Initiation of Formal Complaint, Hearing Procedures, Appeal Procedures, Academic Grievance Procedures Algorithm

Section D - Financial Aid Information

UW Office of Student Financial Aid - UW Withdrawals or Refunds for Financial Aid Recipients
School of Pharmacy Financial Aid - Scholarhips and Grants [Policy on Accepting School of Pharmacy Scholarships or Grants], School of Pharmacy Financial Aid Loans, Scholarships and Endowments, Loan Sources
Other Financial Aid Resources
UW Travel Grants
UW Residency Waivers

Section E-Grading Policies and Procedures

Grading Policy - Individual Courses, Scholarship [Minimum UW GPA - University Cumulative GPA, Minimum PGPA - School of Pharmacy Cumulative Professional GPA, Low Scholarship/Academic Warning, Probation and Dismissal for Low Scholarship, Reinstatement, Academic Progress Standards Algorithm, Academic Assistance for Students] Repeat Courses, Course Scheduling Conflicts, Professional Courses, Incomplete Grades
Final Examination Policy - 2007-2008 Final Examination Periods, Guidelines for Changing the Date of the Final Exam
Change of Grade - Grade Appeal Procedures
Grade Reports

Section F - Curriculum

Curriculum Overview - Registration, Independent and Special Studies Courses
Graduation Requirements
Professional Elective Courses
Professional Elective Course Lists
Elective Count Procedure
Student Academic Progression Plan
Experiential Learning
Additional Program Opprotunities
Certificate Programs - Biomedical and Regulatory Affiars, Pharmacy Management Certificate Program, Plein Certificate in Geriatric Pharmacy Practice, Teaching Certificate in Pharmacy Education
Concurrent Degree Programs - PharmD and PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, PharmD and PhD in Pharmaceutics, PharmD and MS in Pharmaceutical Outcomes, Research and Policy, PharmD and Physician Assistant (MEDEX) Joint Training Program
Class of 2011 Program of Study

Section G - Practicum Conduct Policies

Practicum Information
Intern Licensure
UW HIPAA Training
Student Guidelines for Practicum Conduct
Indemnification Policy
First Aid/CPR Certification Policy
Student Guidelines for Infection Control and Exposure Management - Introduction, Routine Hand Washing, Personal Barriers, Management of Sharps, Entering an Isolation Room, Personal Sickness, Pregnancy, Positive HIV Or Infectious Hepatitis Status, Exposure Mangement, Cost of Treatment and Insurance Coverage

Section H - Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements

Section I - School of Pharmacy Offices and Departments

UW School of Pharmacy Organizational Chart
Administrative Offices - Office of the Dean, Office of Professional Education, Office of Academic and Student Programs, Office of Development and Community Relations, Pharmacy Alumni Association
Departments of the School - Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy [Bracken Pharmaceutical Care Learning Center], Residency and Fellowship Programs, Joint PharmD/Physician Assistant (PA) Training Program Option, Clinical and Affiliate Faculty

Section J - Student Organizations and Activities

UPPOW, ASCP, Kappa Psi, LKS, PLS, Rho Chi, The Wellness Project, Academic and Professional Standards Progress Committee, Academic and Professional Standards Misconduct Committee, Curriculum, Committee, Curriculum Review and Planning Committee, PharmD/PhD Concurrent, Student Advisory Panel on Professionalism, Student Representative Council

Section K - Awards and Honors

School of Pharmacy Dean's List
Other Awards
Graduate Awards

Appendices

Personal Release
Handbook Reponsibility Statement
Appendix B

University of Washington Student Conduct Code

For information on the University of Washington Student Conduct Code, please visit their website at: http://www.washington.edu/students/handbook/conduct.html