Counseling

The Office of Student Counseling & Development provides confidential, short-term, personal counseling to the graduate, medical, and physician assistant students in the College of Medicine.

Common presenting concerns include:
• Stress, anxiety, depression
• Study skills, time management, concentration
• Career ambivalence, specialty choice, CV/personal statement review, interviewing

Student Mistreatment/Discrimination and/or Harassment
Students are encouraged to consult the College of Medicine Counselor (or providers at the UF Counseling & Wellness Center) in matters regarding possible mistreatment, discrimination, and/or harassment. This contact is confidential, thus it will not launch a formal investigation. Assistance will be provided for resolving the current situation and possibly preventing future incidents. If deemed appropriate, students will be advised on how to file a formal student grievance and/or sexual harassment complaint.

Confidentiality
All contact with students is maintained confidential barring when disclosure is required by law (e.g., danger to self, others, suspicion of abuse of children, the elderly or disabled). This information is not included in the official student records, nor is it disclosed to the administration, faculty or any licensing board without the student’s written consent.

Appointments
    1. Please send counseling appointment request to dr.vidaurreta@gmail.com
    2. Indicate your available dates/times. If only a few are listed, the scheduling process may be prolonged.   
    3. If you do not receive a reply in 24 hours, please call 273-8383. 

For Emergencies, please call:
    1. 911
    2. Alachua County Crisis Center, 264-6789
    3. UF Counseling & Wellness Center, 392-1575