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Student Wellness Centre

Medical Care

Our medical team of doctors and nurses provide a range of health services to support your physical and mental health while studying at McMaster.

 

Booking an Appointment

To book an appointment with our health care team, please call reception at 905-525-9140 ext. 27700. We do not book appointments via email.

When booking an appointment with a doctor or nurse, you will be asked about the nature of your visit to ensure that an appropriate amount of time is booked to address your concerns.

Please have the following information available when booking an appointment:

  • A valid health card.
  • A list of your current medications or picture of the bottle labels
  • A list of any allergies.
  • Relevant medical records (e.g. if you are being treated for an ongoing medical condition, a copy of any health information from your family doctor or specialist).
  • If your appointment is for an immunization review or TB skin test, please bring a copy of any available immunization and TB skin test records. Records can be accessed through your local Public Health Unit.

To learn more about whether you are eligible for these services visit our Contact Us page.

UPDATE: As of June 12, 2023, Medical Masks are no longer required in the clinic unless you are experiencing any of the following symptoms; Fever/Chills, Cough, Trouble Breathing, Decreased/Loss of Smell, Sore Throat, Feeling Tired, Headache, Runny/ Congested Nose, Muscle/Joint Pain, Nausea, Vomiting, or Diarrhea.

Forms

*Please complete these forms after you have booked your appointment.*

Patient Agreement Form Go to Agreement Form

All patients of the Student Wellness Centre must fill and submit this form once per year.

COWAN Claim Form (UHIP) Go to Claim Form

All international students who have UHIP must fill and submit this form once per year.

Mental Health / Counselling Intake Form Go To Intake Form

All students accessing our mental health services for the first time must fill and submit this form.

Looking for the PDF versions of these forms?

DOWNLOAD THE STUDENT WELLNESS CENTRE PATIENT AGREEMENT

DOWNLOAD THE COWAN CLAIM AUTHORIZATION FORM

DOWNLOAD THE MENTAL HEALTH / COUNSELLING INTAKE FORM

Medical Services

We provide a range of medical services, including:

  • Treatment of minor illness & injury
  • Immunizations & screening
    • You can retrieve an copy of your immunization record online through Public Health
    • Please bring any forms required
  • TB skin testing
  • Dressing changes & wound care
  • Mental health support
  • Screening for sexually transmitted infections
  • Menstrual Concerns
  • Skin Disorders
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Smoking cessation support
  • Transgender and gender-affirming care
  • Birth control & pregnancy options

Please note we do not offer travel medicine. For travel medicine appointments, vaccinations, or to find a travel health clinic near you, please visit the Government of Canada’s Travel Health Clinic Locator.

Information Box Group

Patient Agreement Form Go to Intake Form

All patients of the Student Wellness Centre must fill and submit this form once per year.

COWAN Claim Form (UHIP) Go to Claim Form

All international students who have UHIP must fill and submit this form once per year.

Other Medical Services

David Braley Sports and Medical Rehabilitation Centre

The Centre offers expert care in physiotherapy, massage, chiropractic services, dietitian support, sport medicine, bracing, orthotics, and more.

With state-of-the-art facilities, including private treatment rooms, a large exercise area, and a hydrotherapy pool, services are available to students, athletes, staff, alumni, and the Hamilton community. Full-time undergraduate students are covered under the MSU insurance plan.

WB 127, David Braley Athletic Centre
905-525-9140 ext. 23575

Email: macsportmed@mcmaster.ca

https://sportmed.mcmaster.ca/

AI Scribe Policy

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to improve your care.

Use of AI Notice

At the Student Wellness Centre, some of our doctors use secure tools including Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help them take notes during your visit.

AI can create a first draft of your chart note, which your doctor reviews and edits.

How this helps you:

  • Your doctor spends more time talking with you, less time typing.
  • More appointments are available for students.
  • Notes in your chart are clear and accurate.

Your privacy is protected: all notes are edited and approved by your doctor before becoming part of your chart and the recording is deleted shortly after.

Have questions?

Please ask if you have any questions. You have the right to decline the use of AI technology during your visit.

Download the PDF version here