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AMMSA at UT Southwestern
Welcome to the American Muslim Medical Student Association at UT Southwestern. We are a student-run religious
organization at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. We organize events for the Muslim community
at UT Southwestern. We are part of the national AMMSA organization.
Where can I pray?
There are a few reflection spaces and multifaith chapels in the surrounding medical district where students, residents, faculty work and train.
Parkland Chapel (PM 01-601)
Location:
First floor, Parkland Hospital (near Blue elevators)
Directions:
From main entrance, turn right and proceed to the back. Look for glass double doors on the right.
Description:
Multifaith chapel with movable chairs. Prayer mats provided during jummuah.
Jummuah Time:
Khutbah: 1:35pm, Salah: 2:00pm (weekly, year-round)
Notes:
WhatsApp group available
Clements Chapel
Location:
Second floor (green tower), Clements University Hospital (CUH building)
Directions:
Take green elevators to 2nd floor, immediately on the left (north side of atrium)
Amenities:
Prayer rugs available in wood cabinet
Jummuah Time:
Winter: 1:00pm | Summer: 2:00pm
South Campus Meditation Room (F1.102)
Location:
Basement, Cary Building (F)
Directions:
Look for green tiles area. Behind white double doors with keycode entry.
Access Code:
8852
Jummuah Time:
Periodically in fall semester (accommodates medical student schedules)
Notes:
Unavailable during summer (used by School of Health Professions)
North Campus Meditation Room (NG3.204)
Location:
Same area as NG cafeteria
Directions:
Hidden around a corner in storage area
Access Code:
8852
Capacity:
5 people maximum
Amenities:
Shoe rack and prayer mats available
Department of Bioinformatics Quiet Room (J9.120B)
Location:
Floor 9, Department of Bioinformatics
Directions:
J building (connects to G building). Take elevators to floor 9, left through glass doors to Department of Bioinformatics, quiet room on the right.
Access Code:
12345
Capacity:
2 people maximum
Children's Hospital Chapel
Location:
Ground floor
Directions:
Near Starbucks
VA Main Hospital
Location:
First floor
Directions:
Chapel area near cafeteria
Prayer Spaces Map
How do I join the community?
We have a GroupMe where we communicate information. We also have a mailing list. Please email the organization president to be added.
See here.
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Updated
Last updated: Aug 23, 2025