Such excuses must be obtained from the student's personal physician. If you will be staying in the United States for an extended length of time and especially if you have other family members with you, it would be useful to have a regular doctor and dentist so that assured care will be available when needed. Your personal physician can also provide advice and guidance in the use of other health services, such as specialists and clinics. Your friends, neighbors, and Fairfield University Health Center may be helpful in selecting a physician. Inquire about costs when you make your first appointment.
Students requiring ambulance service in emergencies are responsible for payment of all costs.
Write down, in simple terms, names of doctors, hospitals, and numbers at which you or your friends and relatives could be reached. The list below consists of telephone numbers which you can call in case of emergency.