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Our University Health Service is located on level 3 of the Wentworth Building on the Darlington Campus and we service the students and staff of the University of Sydney. Please be advised that we are not open to the general public. You will be required to produce your student or staff ID upon presentation to the clinic.
The surgery is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm during the teaching year.
Here we offer experienced general practitioner and emergency medical care services, including:
The mpox vaccine is available at the University Health Service. This vaccine is free for all eligible patients. Prior to making an appointment, please check if you are eligible for the mpox vaccine.
Appointments can also be made for the HPV vaccine and various other travel-related vaccines (you should get vaccines three to four weeks prior to travel or study):
Our doctors can also assist with completing your course-related vaccination record card. Please book a standard consult with any of our doctors.
The University Health Services has COVID-19 Pfizer bivalent vaccine appointments available for staff, students, and their spouses, aged over 18. Appointments are available to Medicare card and Non-Medicare card holders. Non-Medicare card holders must apply for an Individual Health Identifier prior to the appointment. You will need to bring your staff or student card with you. Make a booking online.
Vaccines are also available from some GPs, walk-in clinics and pharmacies - visit the NSW Health website for locations.
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends a 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
All adults can get a booster if it has been 6 months or more since your last COVID-19 vaccine or confirmed COVID-19 infection – whichever was most recent. Eligible students and staff will be able to access a COVID-19 vaccine booster (Pfizer-Bivalent) from the University Health Services. To be eligible for the vaccine you need to be:
The new COVID-19 bivalent vaccines help protect against the original strain of COVID-19 and the Omicron variants. A booster provides very strong protection against serious illness from COVID-19.
If you are eligible, you can make an online booking.
The date you had your last COVID-19 vaccine is on your COVID-19 digital certificate, available through your myGov account or the Express Plus Medicare App. Healthcare providers who provide vaccinations, including pharmacists, can also check your immunisation history for you.
HPV vaccinations are now available. You may book an appointment online or call the practice to make an appointment.
Adults of 25 years old and under only require one dose of the HPV vaccinations.
Clinical lead
Dr Gerard Cudmore MBBS MBA Dip PH
gerard.cudmore@sydney.edu.au
Practice manager
Ms Nicki Plytarias
+61 2 9351 3484
nicki.plytarias@sydney.edu.au
Registered nurses
Doctors/Clinical contractors
Psychologist
Reception
You can call us on +61 2 9351 3484 to make an appointment, or book online.
Appointments are usually 10–15 minutes long. Please let us know if you require a longer appointment.
If you are in pain or distress, you can attend the clinic during opening hours without an appointment to be assessed by our nurses. Medically urgent cases will be given priority.
Please be advised that from 1 October 2024 non-student community and staff members will pay a gap fee based on the consultation length.
Consult type | University of Sydney staff gap fee | Community non-student/staff gap fee |
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Standard consult | $40 | $45 |
Long consult | $80 | $90 |
Some services, functions and goods will have additional costs, including:
Please check with the clinic for costs and fees prior to making your appointment. Charges may apply if you require replacement or duplicate medical certificates, records and documents.
We accept payments by credit cards (not American Express) and EFTPOS.
On the day before your appointment, you will be sent an SMS reminder. Reply 'YES' to confirm or 'NO' to cancel. No-shows or late cancellations will incur a fee.
If you cannot attend your appointment, you need to cancel within the required notice period or a non-attendance fee will be applied.
The non-attendance fee is not claimable from Medicare or private health insurers. You will be required to pay this fee before you can be seen at the University Health Service.
Appointment type | Notice period |
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Medical practitioners | 3 hours notice or a $40 fee |
Clinical psychologist | 24 hours notice or a $60 fee |
If you have any comments, suggestions or concerns regarding your experience of the University Health Service, please contact Dr Gerard Cudmore MBBS MBA Dip PH gerard.cudmore@sydney.edu.au
Complaints may also be directed to the Health Care Complaints Commission.
The following services are available on our Camperdown and Darlington campuses:
8.30 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday (except on public holidays).
Last face to face appointment is at 4.15 pm.
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