Support Our Initiative
The IDEA Exchange provides new syringes in exchange for used ones, recognizing the marginalized nature of people who inject drugs and their challenges in accessing quality healthcare. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to harm reduction and prevention, aiming to mitigate the adverse health outcomes associated with injection drug use.
- Clinic time: Thursdays 3:00 pm
- Location: 1951 NW 7th Ave Miami
- Services: Accessible infectious disease prevention and treatment and gender-affirming care.
- Special assistance: Call 305-243-4898 or email docs@med.miami.edu
Our clinic offers comprehensive wound care, incision and drainage of skin abscesses, HIV and hepatitis C screening, sexual health treatment, women’s care with a focus on birth control, MOUD consultations and refills, and trauma-informed psychological care.
Beyond the clinical services, the DOCS IDEA Clinic serves as a dynamic learning environment for students. Here, students are given the opportunity to practice their clinical skills, cultivate empathy, and promote culturally competent care to alleviate suffering and eliminate healthcare disparities.
Student and Physician Volunteers
• Medical students, please contact Khushi Shah at khs55@med.miami.edu to volunteer. Then, register for a clinic date.
• Physicians, please contact Soobin (Serena) Lee at ssl109@med.miami.edu to volunteer.