Bookstore
The USF Health Bookstore (813-974-4984) is located adjacent to the south courtyard. The store carries all required and recommended books for MCOM. In addition, numerous reference books, medical instruments, dissecting supplies, and lab coats are available.
Campus Religious Centers
Campus fellowship buildings for the Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Catholic Student Center, St. Anselm’s Episcopal Chapel Center, Hillel Jewish Student Center and the Reformed University Fellowship Chapel and sever others found here are located near the east border of the main campus on USF Sycamore Drive and 50th Street.
Food Service
Snack bar services are available in the USF Health Bookstore, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Food is also available at the WELL.
The WELL
The Center for Wellness, Engagement, Leadership and Learning (WELL) serves students and provides a gathering place for the Health community to come together to learn, study, relax, dine and connect in the spirit of “inter-professional collaboration”. The 45,000 sq. ft. facility houses student support services, dining, multipurpose programming and study spaces, landscaped courtyards and a fitness center. The WELL serves as the front door to USF Health with an information desk dedicated to helping students, faculty, staff and visitors receive information and assistance. For more information, visit The WELL.
Childcare
Class members with children will find many nearby daycare centers. Checkout Childcare at USF.
Medical Center Post Office
A branch office of the Unites States Postal Service is located in room MDC 1415. Stamped mail may be dropped off between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 pm. A full-service Post Office is located on USF Holly Drive.
Personal Safety
The Campus Security office is located in MDC 1023. Their telephone number is 813-974-2417. If no one is present, the phone reverts automatically to the University Police at 813-974-2628. The safety of students is a primary concern of MCOM. The educational process involves long hours, many spent alone studying or working in the laboratory. Students must take extra precautions on and off campus. USF police suggest the following preventive measures: Avoid isolated sites; have access to other people or a phone; call the police department (813-974-2417) when working or studying on campus after hours so the area can be patrolled; secure doors behind you, and do not walk to the parking lot alone at night, call the SAFE (813-974-7233) on campus for a SAFE Team Escort. You can also download the SAFE App here. Smartphone users who download the app can report tips to USF Police, make emergency phone calls and other safety resources all in one place.
A Security Officer is on duty at the USF Health Center on a 24-hour basis. Officers frequently check I.D.s so students must carry their student I.D. card when after regular hours.
Students should call 911 in case of a true emergency.
However, if students are calling from a cell phone, it will be directed to the Tampa Police Department. Students must tell them this is an emergency on USF property and that the call is being made from a cell phone. Students should be prepared to give their name and precise location. Student should also state if they feel threatened.
Photocopy Machines
Students have access to copy machines located in the USF Shimberg Health Sciences Library. There is a ten-cent per page charge when using the library. If students have a great deal of material to copy, consider using Pro-Copy located at 5219 E. Fowler Avenue, which generally discounts medical student copying with a USF Gold Card.
Places of Study
Study space is available for students in the USF Shimberg Health Sciences Library, assigned small group space and the student lounges. Students have access to the small group learning space on a 24-hour basis but must vacate on demand for any scheduled class activities. The study areas in the library are available during normal library hours, and some areas have card swipe access after- hours. Additional study space and student lounges are available at the WELL. For more information, visit the WELL’s website. Study space is also available at the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS).