Urine Drug Screen

[ari202]

Hello,

I have been prescribed a stimulant medication ever since I started medical school for my ADHD and co-existing depression. I recently matched and I know that I will have to take a drug screen. I have done so before for rotations and provided them a copy of my prescription, there was no issue.

However, I noticed that there was an application where I filled out before interview, if I was taking any medication that would impair my clinical judgement, I wrote "no", because I do not believe it would. I am wondering though, when I complete the drug screen and give the agency my prescription, will they tell my residency office of the specific drug and will they withdraw my application?

I'm a little confused as to how this will work as I have a valid prescription and I follow up with my physician regularly. Does law vary by state on this?

Thanks

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[Smurfette]

You're overthinking this. Tell them at the UDS what they need to know and be able to show proof that you have a prescription. If your UDS shows what it's supposed to show, it will most likely stay at the OccHealth level and not go to your PD or anyone else; they just need to know you are able to work. OccHealth departments exist in hospitals to make sure you have all your immunizations and other requirements completed---the PD has enough responsibilities and has better things to do than track this stuff him/herself for every resident. If there are concerns, you will be notified and protocols would be followed to ensure this is handled fairly. If you have a prescription, you should have nothing to worry about.

 

[ari202]

You're overthinking this. Tell them at the UDS what they need to know and be able to show proof that you have a prescription. If your UDS shows what it's supposed to show, it will most likely stay at the OccHealth level and not go to your PD or anyone else; they just need to know you are able to work. OccHealth departments exist in hospitals to make sure you have all your immunizations and other requirements completed---the PD has enough responsibilities and has better things to do than track this stuff him/herself for every resident. If there are concerns, you will be notified and protocols would be followed to ensure this is handled fairly. If you have a prescription, you should have nothing to worry about.

Thanks, thats what I'm going to do.

 

[asdf0987]

Yes, my colleague takes an ADHD stimulant and he just has to show his recent prescription and they make note of it, not a big deal as far as I know

 

[Chicago2012]

I swear, the marijuana is for medicinal reasons!