Columbia University Health Services

Primary Care Medical Services (PCMS) is committed to providing medical care and advice that is responsive to the needs of students. PCMS is organized into three practice groups to provide accessible and well-coordinated care.

PCMS provides services for routine health matters, on-going health conditions, and well-woman gynecological services. Appointments are strongly encouraged. For acute illness or injury, students can also be seen on a walk-in basis in the Urgent Care area during PCMS scheduled clinical hours.

Gay Health Advocacy Project (GHAP) promotes the health of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community by providing information, advocacy, referrals, confidential HIV testing, counseling, treatment, and support to the entire University community.

Nutrition Counseling is provided by registered dietitians on general nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices, and meal planning.

Eating Disorders Team has a multidisciplinary staff that offers confidential consultation and evaluation to students with eating concerns, and promotes awareness of eating disorders and body image.

Columbia Area Volunteer Ambulance (CAVA) is a student-operated and NY State certified volunteer ambulance corps that provides pre-hospital emergency medical treatment and transport.

Travel Medicine Program provides information, immunizations, and preventive medicine for individuals preparing for international travel.

Referrals for off-campus services are provided when medically necessary and after an evaluation at PCMS has been completed.

519 West 114th Street, Mail Code 3601
John Jay Hall, 3rd and 4th floors
New York, NY 10027

212 854 7426 (for appointments, during scheduled clinical hours)
212 854 9797 (clinician-on-call for after hours health concerns)

Office Hours:
 
Mon-Thurs 8am to 6:30pm, Fri 8am to 4:30pm, and Sat 10am to 3:30pm. Closed Sunday.

During Winter recess: Mon-Fri 9am to 4:30pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

During Spring recess: Mon-Fri 9am to 4:30pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

During Summer term: Mon, Thur, Fri, 9am to 4:30pm, Tue 8am to 4:30pm, and Wed 9am-6:30pm.