Resources

The health and wellness of the School of Medicine’s graduate students are of utmost importance to us here at Johns Hopkins. Our graduate biomedical programs value and are fully committed to supporting student well-being. While you are learning and training here with us, our mission is to enrich your experience, help you thrive professionally and personally, and promote an environment that supports your health. Please find below links to a variety of programs and resources dedicated to ensuring our students can fully thrive during their time at Johns Hopkins and beyond. 

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/education-programs/graduate-programs/student-life/wellness.html

Getting Help Information:  

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/education-programs/graduate-programs/student-life/

Additional Wellness Resources: 

http://wellness.som.jhu.edu/ 

https://jhu.campusgroups.com/gsa/health-and-wellness/ 

For detailed information on the policies and guidelines governing graduate programs and students at the School of Medicine, please refer to the following link. It includes essential regulations, procedures, and expectations to help you navigate your academic journey effectively.  

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Important Information about Health Insurance Coverage while Attending the Johns Hopkins Division of Health Sciences Informatics 

All full time Johns Hopkins degree students are required to carry the health insurance offered through the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, or document that they have equivalent coverage from another source. For example, they may be covered under the policy of their spouse. Coverage originating in a foreign country does not qualify for this exception. 

The cost of health coverage is the responsibility of each student and is in addition to tuition and other fees, and must be continued should a student take a leave of absence from the university. 

Students matriculated into the MS in Applied Health Sciences Informatics Online and the Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Informatics have part-time status and are not eligible to purchase the Johns Hopkins coverage, nor are they required to submit any other documentation related to alternative coverage. 

Dental insurance is also mandatory for full time graduate students. The annual cost for coverage is $147 for the current academic year. 

For further information on health insurance policies and procedures, you may contact the Office of the Registrar, [email protected] or click on the link below. 

https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/health-life/student-health-benefits/

Shadowing Policy 

Anyone shadowing less than 80 hours needs to fill out the Observer application.  

Anyone shadowing more than 80 hours needs to fill out the Preplaced Volunteer application. 

Accommodations: 

If you have a disability or any health issue and may require accommodations in this course or during your tenure as a graduate student, please register with Student Disability Services. To begin the registration process with Student Disability Services and to establish eligibility for disability-related accommodations and services, please complete and submit the SDS Online Affiliation Form and upload supporting documentation.

The School of Medicine seeks to provide a supportive educational, training, and professional environment. The University and School provide several avenues of redress for individuals who believe they have been treated unfairly. Please find information on the Grievance Procedure for Faculty, Fellows, and the Student Body here: 

https://hpo.johnshopkins.edu/som/policies/501/37864/policy_37864.pdf

In addition, the School of Medicine’s Graduate Student Policies guidelines for a number of issues, from conflict resolution to student mistreatment, are provided here: 
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/education-programs/graduate-programs/student-academic-resources/policy-finder

Johns Hopkins Medicine supports employee use of social media to communicate internally and externally. While these communication platforms create new opportunities to connect with others, we ask employees to keep in mind their responsibilities while using these media. 

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