Student Health

The Student Health Office is located at 29 South Paca St., on the corner of Paca and Lombard Streets. It is supported by student health fees, which are included in tuition. The Student Health Office is open Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. The office is staffed by  Mrs. Denise Mitchell, MA. and Ms. Lauren Fertetta. Dr. Vivienne Rose is the medical director. The office's direct line is 410-328-6791 and the fax line is 410-328-7924.

Routine student health care is provided by the University of Maryland Family & Community Medicine Associates, P.A. physicians and residents during the following hours: Monday and Thursday from 8am - 7:00 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Student Health provides primary and preventive health care services to University of Maryland, Baltimore students. Your student ID will serve as your student health ID.

How to use student health

To make an appointment, please call 410-328-8792 and the customer service representatives will assist you.  Requesting an appointment on a particular day of the week or requesting to see a particular physician may cause a delay in receiving an appointment.

For immediate care needs, please call to schedule a same day appointment or  walk-in . Walk-ins are seen on a first-come, first-service basis.For after hours medical needs, please call 410-328-8792.

The following services are provided free of charge to University of Maryland, Baltimore students (except evening Law students)

• Annual check - ups
• Acute & chronic visits
• Pediatrics
• Neurologic testing
• Routine gynecological examinations(including Pap smears)
• Family planning
• Treatment of minor injuries
• Allergy shot administration
• Blood pressure screening

Additional services for which fees that will be charged to your insurance and that you may have a co - payment amount:

• Diagnostic and laboratory testing, including pap smears
• Vaccinations (provided by Student Health)
• Birth control pills are available by prescription at a pharmacy

Walk -In Shot Times

**No appointment necessary. Students are served on a first come/first served basis.

• Monday & Thursday   3:00 pm  - 4:00 pm   *No TB skin tests placed on Thursdays
• Tuesday & Wednesday 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (Except 1st Wed of  each month
• Friday 9:00am -11:00 am  September - May    (TB skin test placements only)

UMB Immunization Requirements

All students must comply with the University's requirements prior to beginning classes. Our Report of Medical History Form can be downloaded atwww.umaryland.edu/health. Non compliant students will recieve a registration hold the subsequent semester. 

Student Waivers

Students who are covered by another health insurance and desire to waive the school's insurance plan must submit a waiver and proof of comparable insurance benefits and limits to the Billing Office at 29 S. Paca Street, Lower level.Health Waiver Form (PDF

Key Phone Numbers

• To schedule an appointment: 410-328-8792 
• To reach a physician and after hours:  410-328-8792
• To speak to the student health center staff (e.g., request medical records or ask procedural questions such as time of walk-ins for immunizations, TB testing and allergy shot administration): 410-328-6791

Our Mission

"We meet the health care needs of students by establishing Student Health as the center of student wellness".

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