Local Area - Medical Care

In order to take full advantage of your stay in the United States, you should be in excellent health. If you are using any medication on a daily basis, we advise you to check with your doctor prior to your departure. Please bring an adequate supply of any prescription medicines you may need, and take them along with you aboard your aircraft in case your checked luggage is delayed. You should have a current written prescription IN ENGLISH for any unusual or controlled drugs you may require. If you use contact lenses or glasses, please make sure to bring an extra pair.

You will be provided essential health coverage for Institute participants under the Department of State Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE). Upon your arrival, you will be issued a health insurance card that will be valid during your stay with the Institute. Participants can review the specifics of the plan here. Claim forms are available here. Should you need to see a doctor, however, there is $25.00 co-pay that you will need to provide at the time of service. The insurance covers all accidents, illnesses, and emergencies. You may also wish to purchase additional private insurance.

UD program staff will assist you in locating health care providers should you need care during your participation in the Institute. While a complete list of ASPE providers is available at the above site, you may wish to note that the following participating primary care providers are located within a short walking distance of UD's Newark campus:

• Amara, Sathurukan, MD
  (Internal Medicine)
  314 E Main St Ste 102
  Newark, DE 19711
  302-453-1902
  
• Beste, Gary A., MD
  (Family Practice)
  314 E Main St Ste A
  Newark, DE 19711
  302-731-4620
  
• Davis, Fredric M., MD
  (Internal Medicine)
  314 E Main St Ste 103
  Newark, DE 19711
  302-366-0550
  
• Vakili, Ghassem, MD
  (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
  314 E Main St Ste 406
  Newark, DE 19711
  302-368-1611
  

Additionally, the following ASPE participating pharmacy is also located with a short walking distance of campus:

• Rite Aid
  268 Elkton Rd
  Newark, DE 19711
  302-368-1618