Health Insurance
Health insurance is required for all students. Health and dental insurance are available at the time of registration. The university has selected Aetna as the provider for students. The university does not endorse or sponsor any dental plan.
Students who are covered by an Aetna insurance policy may waive insurance by completing the waiver form in CaneLink. The insurance company must prove that this policy provides benefits at least equal to those required by the University of Miami. Insurance cancellation must be renewed each fall semester via Canelink.
Ph.D. Students: Note that even though your insurance may be partially or fully covered, you must still register for insurance annually.
Student Health Center
The University of Miami Student Health Center at Coral Gables Campus provides primary care and urgent care for all students (provided via the Student Health and Counseling Centers Fee). This clinic remains the most cost-effective option for care if you have a student health insurance plan with Aetna. Information to schedule an appointment is found at the link below.
5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard (Lennar Building), Coral Gables, FL 33146
- Main Number: 305-284-9100
- Pharmacy: 305-284-5922
- Health Insurance: 305-284-1652
- Immunization: 305-284-5933
Healthy Canes Clinic
Healthy Canes Clinic is an URGENT care option for all medical and graduate students on the medical campus (provided via the Student Health and Counseling Centers Fee). Identify yourself as a graduate student. Any testing done within the office or labs ordered to be drawn outside of the office, other diagnostic tests, etc. will be billed to your insurance separately. If your insurance is not contracted, you will receive a bill for tests run in the office.
Location: Desai Sethi Medical Center, Seventh Floor via Sixth Floor Elevator
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
UHealth Clinics at Walgreens
UHealth Clinics at Walgreens now has expanded access for all medical and graduate students (provided via the Student Health and Counseling Centers Fee). This is a convenient way to receive comprehensive, expert care from board-certified nurse practitioners (APRNs) for minor illnesses and injuries, exams, COVID testing, flu care, STI testing, and more. UHealth Clinic at Walgreens is specifically convenient for after-hours care and/or options if you are located farther away from Miami. Identify yourself as a Miller School School of Medicine graduate student when scheduling. Any testing done within the office or labs ordered to be drawn outside of the office, other diagnostic tests, etc. will be billed to your insurance separately. If your insurance is not contracted, you will pay for tests run in the office at the time of the visit.
Student Counseling Center
The Student Counseling Center has personal counselors who can help students effectively cope with the challenges of college life and facilitate learning, growing, and socializing. They offer a wide range of services including individual, career, and educational counseling aimed at enhancing personal growth and development.
Regular appointments are available Monday through Friday. Students can call the center directly at 305-284-5511 to request appointments. The University Counseling Center is located in Building 21–R of the Center for Student Services on the Coral Gables campus. A dedicated team of mental health counselors led by Dr. Addys Karunaratne is available on-site at the medical campus to meet with students on the medical campus in the Clinical Research Center, Room 863. Telehealth appointments are also available via Zoom as well if students prefer. If a crisis occurs when the Center is closed, counselors can be reached by calling the University of Miami Police department at 305-284-6666.
Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, located on the Medical Campus, offers students in need up to five free visits with a qualified psychiatrist.
Phone: 305-243-2774
Sexual Assault Response Team
The Student Counseling Center also coordinates the Sexual Assault Response Team. Trained advocates can be reached for support related to a sexual assault at any time during the regular academic year by phoning 305-798-6666.