Guidelines for potential UMass Memorial Medical Center precepted experiences

We offer this checklist as a as a printable handout.

Preceptor

  • School must have an Affiliation Agreement with UMass Memorial Health. Check with the OSA to see if there is one in place.
  • Preceptor will agree to precept and notify student.
  • Preceptor will need to obtain appropriate computer/medical record access for student. Undergraduate nursing student access will be obtained by the OSA.
  • Shadowing is not allowed unless individuals are enrolled within the volunteer and clinical shadowing program and have completed all necessary requirements prior to observation time OR is a current UMass Memorial...

Advance Care Planning FAQ

Advance directives, including Health Care Proxies and Living Wills, help ensure your healthcare wishes are honored during emergencies when you may not be able to communicate. They provide clarity and guidance, helping reduce stress for loved ones during difficult times. Taking time to plan ahead can ease uncertainty and help ensure care reflects what matters most to you.


Registration Confirmation Mindfulness Tools

Thank you for registering for the 4-Week Online Mindfulness Tools Program (MT).

** Please check your spam/junk folders if the three emails below are not in your inbox.  These emails have been sent to the email address you provided. **

  • An email with the specific details for your course (date, time, instructor), and the meeting room link for the class
  • An email from authorize.net with a receipt for your tuition payment
  • We will follow up by email 1-2 weeks before the start of the class as a reminder

 

For more information:


Registration Confirmation MBCT

Thank you for registering for the 8-Week Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Program (MBCT)

** Please check your spam/junk folders if the three emails below are not in your inbox.  These emails have been sent to the email address you provided. **

  • An email with the specific details for your course (date, time, instructor)
  • An email with the meeting room link for the orientation date/time you have chosen
  • An email from authorize.net with a receipt for your tuition payment (this may take an extra day to arrive)

For more information:

MBCT Course Description Page
Full Schedule of Classes


Child Life Internship

Please note: Applicants must submit their ACLP application via email by the application deadline. Students are welcome to contact the program to confirm that an internship is available prior to submitting application materials.
 

Email for application or questions: childlife@umassmemorial.org

The Child Life Program at UMass Memorial Health’s Children's Medical Center offers a full-time, 16-week (at least 600 hour) internship experience under the supervision of our certified child life specialists. Interns complete will typically complete two rotations in different clinical areas. We will also...


Determination of Need (DoN) Funding

UMass Memorial Medical Center works with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to adhere to the state’s Determination of Need (DoN) program. This program encourages health systems to invest in community wellness efforts when they have a planned capital building project.

DoN programs require health systems to contribute 5% of building expenses in the form of grants to local nonprofit organizations offering community health initiatives. As part of the DoN program, the Medical Center recently awarded nearly $5 million to local nonprofits. These groups offer a wide range of programs and...


Patient Rights and Responsibilities Medical Center

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UMass Memorial Health strives to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our patients, visitors and caregivers. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, language, national origin, citizenship, alienage, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, socioeconomic status, physical or mental disability.

We are committed to:

  • Respecting the spectrum of human diversity in providing...

Liver Transplant Surgery

What is a liver transplant?

A liver transplant is a surgery during which doctors remove your sick or injured liver and replace it with a healthy liver from a donor. Most often, the liver is from a deceased organ donor. Sometimes, a portion of the liver of a healthy living donor can be used for transplantation.
 

Who needs a liver transplant?

You cannot live without a liver. If your liver damaged to a point that it doesn’t work properly, in other words if you have liver failure, a liver transplant can help you to become healthy again and save your life.

Most common cause for chronic liver failure is...


LGBTQIA+ Health Resources

Resources to Empower the LGBTQIA+ Community

At UMass Memorial Health, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Discrimination has no place in health care, and our commitment to serve you is unwavering. Here are some regional and national resources that can empower the LGBTQIA+ community when accessing care:

Understanding Gender

  • Understanding Gender: Gender Spectrum provides various resources to explain the concept of gender and how to create an inclusive world across the spectrum of gender diversity.
  • LGBTQIA+ Terminology: This glossary can help...