Thank you for your interest in UTMB! Below, we have listed the
questions the UTMB web site receives most frequently, along with their
respective answers. If you have an inquiry or question that is not listed,
please send it via email to UTMB Public
Affairs.
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Answers
Contact Information
Q: How do I contact UTMB?
Please visit this page for information on contacting UTMB via telephone, postal
mail, or email.
http://www.utmb.edu/contact/
Q: How do I contact or send mail to a
patient in a UTMB hospital?
Please visit this page for information on contacting a patient in a UTMB
hospital.
http://www.utmb.edu/contact/default.htm#patient
Q: What is UTMB's mailing
address?
Please visit this page for information on contacting UTMB via telephone, postal
mail, or email.
http://www.utmb.edu/contact/
Jobs
Q: How do I apply for a job at UTMB?
Please visit the UTMB Job Opportunities web site:
http://jobs.utmb.edu/
Q: How do I become a volunteer at UTMB?
The UTMB Volunteer Services web site offers a wealth of information on
volunteering at UTMB, and a downloadable application form:
http://www.utmb.edu/volunteers/volunteer.htm
Medical
Q: I have a general healthcare question, or
a question about a specific medical condition.
Point your web browser to UTMB’s Health Care web site, and click on "Ask Nurse Lucy:"
https://www.utmbhealth.com/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH000043
Q: I'd like to make an appointment to see
a UTMB doctor.
You can make an appointment online at:
http://www.appointments.utmbhealthcare.org . To search for a particular
doctor or specialty, visit the Choosing A Doctor web site:
http://www.utmbhealthcare.org/directory/
Q: I was born at UTMB, and I need a
copy of my birth certificate.
Birth certificates are public documents, and are available through the
Galveston County Health District. UTMB does not keep birth certificates on
file. Information on obtaining a copy of your
birth certificate can be found on the Galveston County web site:
http://www.co.galveston.tx.us/Community_Services/CERTCOP.HTM
Q: How do I get information on applying
for a fellowship/residency at UTMB?
The Graduate Medical Education web site hosts information about medical
residencies and fellowships at UTMB:
http://www.utmb.edu/gme/
Education
Q: How do I get information about financial
aid, tuition and fees, or school catalogs?
Get the details on the UTMB Enrollment Services web site:
http://www.utmb.edu/enrollmentservices/
Q: What are the admission requirements,
deadlines, etc. for attending UTMB's School of Health Professions?
The SHP Prospective Student page offers this information, as well as an
online application and a streaming video about student life in the SHP:
http://shp.utmb.edu/future_students.asp
Q: What are the admission requirements,
deadlines, etc. for attending UTMB's School of Nursing?
The UTMB School of Nursing has gathered all the pertinent information on to
one page of the SON web site:
http://www.son.utmb.edu/academic/Admissions/admissio.htm
Q: What are the admission requirements,
deadlines, etc. for UTMB's School of Medicine?
Admissions details and an FAQ can be found on the SOM web site:
http://www.som.utmb.edu/Med_School_Admissions.htm
Q: What are the admission requirements,
deadlines, etc. for UTMB's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences?
Please visit the GSBS web page for prospective students:
http://www.gsbs.utmb.edu/ps/default.htm
Q: How do I apply for admission to SHP?
The Registrar’s web site has outlined every method of requesting an
application for admission to the School of Health Professions, and links
to the online application form as well:
http://www.utmb.edu/enrollmentservices/prospect/admissions_index.html
Q: How do I apply for admission to SON?
The Registrar’s web site has outlined every method of requesting an
admission application for the School of Nursing, and links to the online
application form as well:
http://www.utmb.edu/enrollmentservices/prospect/admissions_index.html
Q: How do I apply for admission to SOM?
The Registrar’s web site has outlined every method of requesting an
application to attend the Scool of Medicine, and links to the online
application form as well:
http://www.utmb.edu/somstudentaffairs/admissions/index.html
Q: How do I apply for admission to GSBS?
The Registrar’s web site has outlined every method of requesting an
application to attend the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and also
links to the online application form:
http://www.utmb.edu/enrollmentservices/prospect/admissions_index.html
Research
Q: I have a question or comment about a
research study at UTMB.
Research is one of UTMB's primary missions, and consequently could involve
any number of university departments, labs or clinics. Please send your
detailed request to
public.affairs@utmb.edu and we'll direct it to the appropriate person.
Q: How do I donate my body for medical
education or research at UTMB?
We appreciate your interest in UTMB's Willed Body Program. However, the
university has suspended the program indefinitely and is not accepting any
donations at this time. The following site provides additional information
about the suspension: WBP Information
http://www.utmb.edu/utmbnews/wbp/WBP_Statement.htm.
General
Q: Where can I get a general overview of
UTMB?
The UTMB Facts web site http://www.utmb.edu/facts offers information on UTMB’s core
commitments, history, and economic impact. The UTMB Fact Book contains a
wealth of facts, organizational charts, and data:
http://www.utmb.edu/facts/.
News
Q: I saw a story about UTMB in the media,
and I'd like more information.
Please visit the UTMB News site to see recent press releases
http://www.utmb.edu/newsroom/ or
contact UTMB’s Office of Public Affairs:
public.affairs@utmb.edu
Q: I am a member of the media, and I'd
like talk with someone about a story idea.
Please contact a Media Representative via email at:
public.affairs@utmb.edu or by
phone at 409-772-2618.
People
Q: How do I find the contact information for
someone who works at UTMB?
The UTMB Directory contains telephone numbers and email addresses for UTMB
employees and contractors http://www.utmb.edu/directory/
The UTMB Web Site
Q: I have a question or comment about the UTMB
web site.
We appreciate all feedback. Email us at public.affairs@utmb.edu
Q: I want to report a broken or dead link
on the UTMB web site.
Write us at: public.affairs@utmb.edu.
Please include the URL of the page that displays the broken link, as well
as information on the link itself.
Other
Q: My question or comment doesn't fit any
other category.
No problem! Please email Public Affairs, and we’ll get your inquiry or
comment to the proper area, and make sure someone follows up with you:
public.affairs@utmb.edu.