Student Life

                                                                                                              

Advice about general wellness concerns:

Type of concern:

  • Health
  • Academic concerns
  • Personal or Professional concerns
  • Navigating transitions
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Mistreatment

Resources: Office of Student Affairs and Programs

  • Dr. Wei Wei Lee, Associate Dean for Professional Development and Engagement

         wlee3@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu

    Dr. James Woodruff, Dean of Students

Advice about academic concerns:

Type of concern:

  • Managing coursework
  • Time Management
  • Failing an exam
  • Difficult team interactions
  • Difficult interpersonal interactions
  • Taking a Year Off

Resources:

  • Peer Mentors at Pritzker

    Fourth year students who provide mentorship on navigating the curriculum to junior students. Email them with any questions: Reem Hamoda, Willa Li, Akosua Oppong, Rachel Pacyna.

  • Chelsea Dorsey, Associate Dean for Medical Student Academic Advising and Advancement

    Dr. Dorsey is available to help with the academic side of your life at Pritzker. Reach out to her for guidance, assistance, or direction in navigating academic concerns.

    Academic Skills Assessment Program

  • ASAP is a resource run by Student Counseling Services that assists with time management, learning and memory, test anxiety, reading effectiveness, effective exam preparation and general study skills

  • Call 773-702-9800 for appointments
  • Email Tab Shamsi with questions

Cick here for more information.

  • Student Disability Services (SDS)

    Provides resources, support, and accommodations to students with long term and short term disabilities and ensures that all aspects of student life are accessible and inclusive.

    5501 South Ellis Avenue Chicago, IL 60637

    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m

    Phone: (773) 702-6000

    Email: disabilities@uchicago.edu 

24-Hour Resources for Students:

Drs. Woodruff and Lee are available to assist with any urgent concerns.

City of Chicago Police: 911

University of Chicago Police Department: 773.702.8181 or 123 from any campus phone

University of Chicago Medicine Emergency Room: 773.702.6250 Address: 901 East 58th Street Chicago, IL 60637

Medical Care
Student Wellness Center
840 East 59th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637

Appointments:  773.834.WELL
Nurse Advice Line (Available 24/7): 773.834.WELL
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Counseling and Psychiatry
Student Wellness Center
840 East 59th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637

Appointments: 773.834.WELL
Therapist-on-Call (24/7): 773.702.3625
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Note: Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, we are not accepting walk-ins at this time

Dean-on-Call

The Dean-on-Call is a University administrator who can be reached 24/7 by calling 773.834.HELP (4357) and following the prompts. Students may contact the Dean-on-Call any time there is an emergency to get advice and support in managing a situation. Learn more here.

Confidential Resources for Students

For more information see Get Help Now page.