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Prerequisites
To be eligible for Mayo Clinic's Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Practice
Residency, you must have:
- A Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited
college of pharmacy.
- Completed a pharmacy practice residency or equivalent
experience.
- A Minnesota license or be eligible for licensure
in Minnesota.
Policies and Responsibilities
The following Mayo School of Health Sciences policies affect applications
and admissions to its programs:
English fluency
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential to succeed
in the program and to ensure patient safety. If English is a second
language, you must be able to demonstrate fluency. Satisfactory
performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language examination
or the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency must be documented
as proof of fluency. Your test results must be less than two years
old.
Immunization record
For the protection of patients, residents and employees, and in
compliance with state regulations, Mayo Clinic requires residents
to be properly immunized. You must show proof of the following
immunizations before you begin a program at Mayo School of Health
Sciences:
- Tuberculin test in the past six months
- Varicella, rubella and rubeola immunity
- Up-to-date diphtheria and tetanus shots
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declaration
Documentation of vaccinations must be provided to Mayo Employee
Health Service prior to the start of the program.
Health status
Prospective residents will undergo a nurse's review at Mayo Clinic and will have the opportunity to update or receive the required tests and immunizations cited above. More information about the physical exam will be provided after you have been offered a program appointment. Appointment to the program depends upon successful completion of the physical examination.
Medical insurance
Residents must have medical insurance coverage during their program.
Resident medical insurance can be purchased through Mayo Clinic.
You can also choose to have your medical insurance covered through
other, non-Mayo plans (i.e., insurance held through a parent or
spouse, or an independent commercial plan). Evidence of medical
coverage must be provided when your educational program begins.
Background check
Prospective residents must pass a criminal background check and/or
drug screening required by state laws, prior to enrollment to
Mayo School of Health Sciences.
Resident responsibilities
Residents are required to exhibit professional and ethical conduct
at all times.
Equal opportunity
Mayo School of Health Sciences upholds all federal and state laws that preclude discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities or veteran’s status.
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