Medical

Meet the Physical Therapy Staff

Physical Therapy Jocelyn Chang PT

Jocelyn Chang, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Jocelyn Chang joined UHS in 2019 as a Physical Therapist. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Public Health from UC Berkeley and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. She then completed an Orthopedic Residency at Stanford...

Expired Medication

No drugs down the drain!

University Health Services at UC Berkeley accepts expired medications through the MED-Project. If you'd like to bring your prescription in, please call the Pharmacy in advance to make arrangements. This medication drop-off site is open to the public.

Prescription medicines disposed of down the drain are showing up in streams and rivers throughout the nation and the San Francisco Bay. Government studies have found that 80% of streams in the US have measurable...

Advice Nurse

If you have a medical question, need home-care advice, or are unsure about which services are best for you, speak with the 24/7 Advice Nurse by calling (510) 643-7197. You can also send a secure message online through the eTang patient portal.

Advice Nurse: (510) 643-7197 (available 24/7) or send a secure message via eTang After hours, SHIP members can call the 24/7 SHIP Nurseline at (800) 681-4065.

Recommended Immunizations

Immunizations are important components of adult health care.

You might need to complete your childhood immunizations or obtain recommended new vaccinations or boosters. It is very helpful for you to obtain and bring a copy of your immunization record to your first appointment at UHS, and to keep careful records of any injections received during your time at UC Berkeley.

Make a vaccination appointment How to request your medical records...

Medical Home

Welcome to your UHS Medical Home!

The staff at the UHS work closely together to promote wellness and offer healthcare in a medical home model: comprehensive, coordinated, and delivered in a manner that best suits your needs.

The core of this model is your relationship with a primary care clinician and their team, who by getting to know you and your health history are able to work in partnership with you, your family, and other providers to help you stay healthy during your time at Berkeley, and beyond.

All Berkeley students, regardless of the type of health insurance, have...

Appointments

University Health Services has several types of clinics tailored to meet the needs of busy UC Berkeley students.

Make the Most of your Medical Appointment

1. Build a relationship with your provider

Studies show patient satisfaction is higher and medical outcomes are better when patients choose a regular Primary Care Provider and maintain a relationship with them for their care. UHS makes it easy! Choose your provider or learn more about our staff online on the Meet the Staff pages.

2. Prepare for your visit

Prepare to review the onset, nature, and changes in your symptoms with your provider. Some patients find it helpful to write down their...

Allergy Shots

NOTICE: University Health Services will no longer be able to provide allergy shots for students

If you are currently receiving allergy shots from your doctor and wish to continue getting allergy shots while you are a student at UC Berkeley, please refer to the list of allergy offices in the community near the UC Berkeley Campus. We can also assist in helping you find a local Allergist office for your ongoing allergy shots...

Local Emergency and Urgent Care Centers (Off Campus)

All centers listed are in-network providers, meaning that SHIP will reimburse a portion of the fees incurred after the co-pay.

These clinics prefer payment upfront but they will bill. Students should present an electronic version of their insurance card. See How to Use SHIP for details.

*Hours change frequently. Please call ahead to confirm the hours.

Hospital Emergency Rooms ($250 co-pay...