Office of Public Affairs and Communications
University of Maryland School of Medicine
655 W. Baltimore Street
Bressler Research Building 14-002
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1559
Public Affairs Office Hours
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday – Friday
General Inquiries:
(410) 706-8518
Media Inquires:
Deborah Kotz
Senior Director of Media Relations
(410) 706-4255
Telling Our Story
The Office of Public Affairs and Communications works to elevate the School of Medicine's national profile as a leading academic medical institution.
We communicate the research discoveries and clinical care advances made by our faculty, and we promote our excellence in medical, graduate and post graduate education.
To that end, the office:
- Serves as a liaison between School of Medicine faculty and the news media
- Produces a wide range of internal and external publications
- Plans and organizes educational programs for the community
- Develops digital content, including websites, social media and video
Our Services
Media Relations
- Assistance responding to inquiries from print and broadcast journalists
- Have a story idea? Let us know!
Web Communications
Faculty Profiles
Photography
- Schedule an onsite photo shoot
Video Production
- Submit a video service request
Digital Signage
- Share your message on the TV screens throughout UMB
Contact Us
General Inquiries: (410) 706-8518
For a full list of contacts organized by service area, please visit our Contact Directory.