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The Medical Student Counseling Center (MSCC), is located in 2181 MERF.
A satellite office is located in the General Hospital, GH238, across from the DeGowin Blood Center. We are committed to providing quality services and support to medical students by offering:
Medical Student Counseling Center Informed Consent Form
Services provided within each realm are described in further detail throughout the MSCC web site. In addition to counseling, academic support, and disability/accessibility services, the staff provides regular programming and workshops aimed at enhancing personal and professional development, academic performance, career decision making, and mental, emotional, social, and physical well-being. Peer tutoring services are also coordinated through the MSCC. All of our services are free to medical and physician assistant students. Clinical services are strictly confidential.
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (open during lunch hour). Special arrangements can often be made to accommodate student schedules outside regular office hours.
Mental Health Crisis Services
During office hours (M-F, 8 am to 5 pm) call or visit the MSCC main office and indicate the need for immediate assistance.
- 319-335-8056, 2181 MERF
After hours, the following services are available:
- UI Support and Crisis Line: 844-461-5420 (call or text)
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 (call or text)
- CommUnity Mobile Crisis Response: 855-581-8111
- UI Department of Public Safety: 319-335-5022
- Call/Visit UIHC Emergency Room: 319-356-2233
Contact the Counseling Center here.