Physician / General Practice

The Director provides direct patient care and advocates for the value of students developing life-long habits of physical health, which supports them in achieving academic and personal success. The Director oversees the maintenance of health records and reports and the Universitys and State of Connecticut student immunization compliance process. The Director oversees referrals to outside agencies, specialists and community-based health and counseling agencies. The Director hires, supervises and evaluates all professional and administrative support staff, confers with family physicians and consultants as necessary, and establishes, reviews and revises as necessary all medical policies, procedures and protocols within the Health Center. The Director is also responsible for developing and managing the departmental operating budget. The Director provides in-service supervision and professional development opportunities for all staff and oversight and direction for the use of prescription medications maintained in, administered by or prescribed by personnel in the Health Center