Senate Committee Passes Pharmacist
Shortage Legislation
September 27, 2002-The Senate Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions Committee Sept. 25 passed the Pharmacy Education
Aid Act (S.
1806) that seeks to reduce the nationwide shortage of
pharmacists. The bill amends the National Health Service Corps
to allow pharmacists to be eligible for scholarships and loans
if they agree to work in underserved areas. Additionally,
it creates a new program under Title VII of the Public Health
Service Act to recruit and retain pharmacy students and faculty.
Information:
Erica Froyd, Director, Public Health and Research Legislative Affairs
AAMC Government Relations
efroyd@aamc.org
(202) 828-0525
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