Overview
MIT Medical does not provide emergency care.
If you're on campus and experiencing a life-threatening situation or mental health emergency, call 617-253-1212.
If you're off campus, dial 911.
Examples of emergencies include:
- Alcohol poisoning
- Chest pain
- Shock
- Poisonings
- Unconsciousness
- Uncontrollable bleeding
- Serious injuries or burns
Medical advice 24 hours a day
If you have an urgent medical problem (such as a high fever, earache, or sprain) or an urgent mental health problem, or if you don’t know whether or not you should seek medical attention, call 617-253-1311, day or night, for medical advice. You’ll speak to a triage nurse who may direct you to a hospital emergency room or to MIT Medical’s Urgent Care Service. MEMBERS OF THE MIT COMMUNITY ONLY: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough, fatigue, or shortness of breath, contact your primary care provider to report your illness and get advice.
