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STUDENT HEALTH
The learning and practice of medicine involve exposure to infectious agents. Personal risk can be minimized by intelligent
attention to immunization, Standard Precautions, and other preventive measures.

Immunization
GAU students must present evidence of vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and

hepatitis B in order to commence any clinical training at GAU. Clinical training commences during the first term in pre-
medical sciences during the Essentials in Health Assessment Course. Thus all students must, during the first week of the
academic term, present documentation confirming immunization.

Required Health Training
Students are also required to take the Infectious Control course and BLS course during their first year at the University.

Without these certifications, they will not be allowed to matriculate into the clinical sciences program.

INSURANCE

Health Insurance
Health Insurance is now a requirement for international students studying in Guyana as of the fall 2020 term. Prior to
traveling to Guyana, the Finance Office will provide students with an invoice for annual insurance coverage. Students in need
of medical treatment can also receive free healthcare at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

Students in the USA are required to have health insurance. Students will provide GAU with proof of private medical
insurance. GAU may facilitate medical insurance, and the cost will be added to your annual invoice.

Liability Insurance

Liability Insurance is not a requirement for students in Guyana. Students on rotations in the USA and UK must have liability
insurance. Billing for insurance will be added to your annual invoice.

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