Medical Services
The SHC Medical Team, consisting of physicians, advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs) and registered nurses, is dedicated to providing accessible, high quality medical care to you during your time at GW.
The Medical Services team:
- Provides high quality medical care to all GW students;
- Preventive care services (physical exams, immunizations, screenings).
- Treatment of acute, non-emergent medical issues.
- Management of chronic medical conditions.
- Referrals to specialists and for radiologic studies
- Quest Laboratory at SHC.
- Additional support provided by TimelyCare.
- Offers easy access to care to enable students return to classes as quickly as possible;
- Educates and encourages students to become active participants in their care;
- Monitors and responds to public health issues on campus; and
- Supports the university community in making healthy lifestyle choices through education, outreach, and special programming.
Please call (202) 994-5300 (option 1) to schedule physical exams, telehealth appointments, immunizations, and travel visits. Many primary care visits can also be scheduled online at myhealth.gwu.edu.
Primary Care Services
- Primary Care Services
- Abdominal complaints
- Aches/Pains
- Acne
- Acute illness
- ADD/ADHD medication management (refills only, and only with approval from our Psychiatry team)
- Asthma
- Chronic illness
- Cuts/Lacerations— simple repairs with sutures or Dermabond (glue) available, if applicable
- Headaches
- Infections
- Laboratory testing
- Medical management of some eating disorders
- Physical exams
- Prescription refills
- Rashes
- Referrals for radiology services
- Referrals for specialty care
- Respiratory infections
- Smoking cessation programs
- Suture removal
- Urinary tract infections
- Gynecologic Health
- Menstrual issues
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) evaluation, testing, and treatment
- Contraception counseling and prescriptions*
- oral contraceptive pills
- vaginal rings
- patches
- depo-provera injections (must be seen by an SHC clinician for a prescription prior to injection appointment with the nurse)
- we do not place IUDs or Nexplanon, but referral is available
- Emergency contraception*
- Pregnancy testing and referrals for management (pregnancy care and abortion)
- Annual/”Well Women” exams including Pap testing
- Referrals to gynecology for IUDs/Nexplanon, and complex gynecological problems.
*SHIP provides certain medications, like contraception and emergency contraception, at no cost. More information can be found here. Please make and appointment to obtain a prescription.
- LGBTQIA+/Sexual Health
- Preventive health care- Physicals and Immunizations
- Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)- medical students should follow their internal protocols
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infection testing for symptomatic patients: students should schedule an in-person appointment
- Gender Affirming Care
- Initiation of transgender care services
- Maintenance of hormonal treatment for transgender care
- Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infection testing for symptomatic patients: students should schedule an in person appointment.
- Note: Web booking is available for telehealth appointments.
- In-person appointments are available. Please call us at 202-994-5300 during business hours for more information.
- Your first appointment for GAC services at the SHC should be scheduled for an hour as an in-person or telehealth Gender Affirming Care Initial Visit.
- Other GAC medical resources:
- Sexual Health and Gender Affirmation Center | GW Medical Faculty Associates
- Gender Affirming Care & Services - Whitman-Walker
- Gender Affirming Care | Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
- Wellness GUIDE - Washington, DC for Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, Gender Non-Binary, Two- Spirit and Gender Fluid People
- GAC Surgery:
- Physical Exams
- The Student Health Center offers several types of Physical Exams. You can schedule an appointment in advance through the Student Health Portal or by calling (202) 994-5300 (option 1). Please review the descriptions below to identify which type of Physical Exam you need.
Annual
A comprehensive annual exam with your primary care provider to discuss your overall health. If you desire lab work, please avoid eating or drinking anything except water for at least 8 hours before your appointment.Study AbroadA Physical Exam that assesses your overall health prior to study abroad. You may have a form that needs to be filled out or you may need a statement attesting to your health from your primary care provider. Fill out any form(s) with all applicable information BEFORE arriving for your appointment.
Health Sciences StudentPre-Residency PE or Pre-Clinical Rotation PE-- Medical, PT, OT, and SON Students must bring all of their immunization documents with them, or the paperwork will not be signed. Additionally, the form should be filled out prior to the visit, including dates of all vaccines, titers, x rays, etc. If a physical exam is NOT required, then an appointment with the nurse is recommended for the AAMC Standard Immunization Form. - Immunizations and Injections
- Vaccines for immunization compliance and as recommended by the CDC
- TB testing Titers Pre-travel advice/immunizations/prescriptions
- Please send a message to our Nursing Team in the Student Health Portal to initiate this service.
We do NOT provide allergy shots. If needed, please contact Fishman Allergy/ENT:
2021 K Street, NW, Suite 400 / 420
Washington, DC, 20006
(202) 833-3500
We do NOT administer the Yellow Fever vaccine for travel. Please contact Traveler's Medical Service of Washington- Dr. Wolfe (202) 466-8109 or GW MFA Traveler’s Clinic (202) 741-3333
- COVID
The SHC continues to monitor Respiratory Virus Activity levels in Washington, D.C. and nationally. Since the end of the public health emergency, students are no longer required to report COVID to the SHC or to the university. In addition, SHC will no longer track your isolation and release you from isolation. If you are a GW student who has tested positive for COVID, please use the following guidelines.
COVID Testing:
SHC offers a combined COVID/Flu test at scheduled appointments. COVID tests are also available at local pharmacies.
- Influenza and Seasonal Vaccines
Seasonal Flu and COVID vaccines are available at the MFA Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy for students with Aetna SHIP or with other private insurance. As always, students should check with their insurance plan for coverage.
The 2024 Flu vaccine is available at the SHC as well. Students with the Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) receive Flu vaccine at no cost. The fee is $25 for those without SHIP. Students can book an appointment online for a time that is convenient for them.
Vaccine GW SHC Aetna SHIP cost (at the SHC) Private Insurance cost (at the SHC) CVS Pharmacy GW MFA Pharmacy Flu Yes Free $25 Yes Yes COVID No N/A N/A Yes Yes Additional vaccine resources:
COVID and Flu vaccines are available at the USC in October–sign up here!
Flu vaccines are available at the SHC by appointment or by dropping by one of our Flu vaccine clinics.
Prep for Your Appointment
Get ready and feel prepared for your appointment with these key tips from the team at the SHC!
Gynecologic Health
SHC clinicians provide gynecologic health services for most gynecological concerns. Referrals are available for issues that require more specialized attention and for pregnancy management.
Lab & Radiology Services
In addition to the Quest Lab team that operates from the Student Health Center during weekdays, there are several off-campus lab services for members of the community to use.
Public Health Updates
The Student Health Center team is committed to serving the GW community by providing information and resources regarding the latest public health concerns and campaigns.
Urgent Care
The Student Health Center team is here to support your urgent care needs with both on campus and off campus support options.