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Contact Information
Q:  How do I contact UTMB?

Q:  How do I contact or send mail to a patient in a UTMB hospital?

Q:  What is UTMB's mailing address?


Jobs
Q:  How do I apply for a job at UTMB?

Q:  How do I become a  volunteer at UTMB?


Medical
Q:  I have a general healthcare question, or a question about a specific medical condition.

Q:  I'd like to make an appointment to see a UTMB doctor.

Q:  I'd like to share a clinical experience, compliment or concern.

Q:  I was born at UTMB, and I need a copy of my birth certificate.

Q:  How do I get information on applying for a fellowship/residency at UTMB?


Education
Q:  How do I get information about financial aid, tuition and fees, or school catalogs?

Q:  What are the admission requirements, deadlines, etc. for attending the School of Allied Health Sciences?

Q:  What are the admission requirements, deadlines, etc. for attending the School of Nursing?

Q:  What are the admission requirements, deadlines, etc. for attending the School of Medicine?

Q:  What are the admission requirements, deadlines, etc. for attending  the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences?

Q:  How do I apply for admission to the School of Allied Health Sciences?

Q:  How do I apply for admission to the School of Nursing?

Q:  How do I apply for admission to the School of Medicine?

Q:  How do I apply for admission to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences?


Research
Q:  I have a question or comment about a research study at UTMB.

Q:  How do I donate my body for medical education or research at UTMB?


General
Q:  Where can I get a general overview of UTMB?


News
Q:  I saw a story about UTMB in the media, and I'd like more information.

Q:  I am a member of the media, and I'd like talk with someone about a story idea. 


People
Q:  How do I find the contact information for someone who works at UTMB?


The UTMB Web Site
Q:  I have a question or comment about the UTMB web site.

Q:  I want to report a broken or dead link on the UTMB web site.




Other
Q:  My question or comment doesn't fit any other category.
 

 

 

 

 

 

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_us/

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_us/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_us/

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:"
http://www.utmbhealthcare.org/patientinfo/

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 Allied Health Sciences?
The SAHS Prospective Student page offers this information, as well as an online application and a streaming video about student life in the SAHS: http://www.sahs.utmb.edu/recruit.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 SAHS?
The Registrar’s web site has outlined every method of requesting an application for admission to the School of Allied Health Sciences, and links to the online application form as well: http://registrar.utmb.edu/scripts/Admissions.asp?WhichSchool=sahs  

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://registrar.utmb.edu/scripts/Admissions.asp?WhichSchool=son 

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://registrar.utmb.edu/scripts/Admissions.asp?WhichSchool=som  

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://registrar.utmb.edu/scripts/Admissions.asp?WhichSchool=gsbs 




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/ia/facts.asp.


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: mailto:public.affairs@utmb.edu  

Q: I want to report a broken or dead link on the UTMB web site.
Write us at: mailto:public.affairs@utmb.edu. Please include the URL of the page which 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: mailto:public.affairs@utmb.edu.

 

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