UGA says pharmacy school has set record

UGA says a record-setting number of students graduating from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy program this spring matched with post-education residencies across the country. 56 of the 78 UGA Pharmacy students who sought post-graduate residency matches received successful notifications. That’s a 72 percent match rate, compared to the national average of 61%.

“Our successful match rate speaks volumes to the outstanding pharmacy education that is delivered by the faculty of our college,” says Pharmacy College dean Kelly Smith. “Beyond the classroom, we provide future pharmacists with superior experiential learning curriculum in clinics, hospitals, and many other community and health care settings as well. I couldn’t be prouder of this accomplishment. To be in the top 10 nationwide is phenomenal.”

University of Georgia President Jere Morehead meets with his cabinet this morning: it's a 10 o'clock session in the Administration Building on UGA's North Campus. 

The University of Georgia's University Council holds its final meeting of the spring semester this afternoon: it's set for 3:30 in UGA's Tate Student Center.