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Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch has announced the featured speakers for the 2020 Postbaccalaureate Premedical Class Day ceremony. The Class Day Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Alwyn Cohall. The Class Day Student Speaker will be Christopher DeVita.
Karianne Weber '21, a current student in the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program, reflects on her current experience working as a nurse caring for patients with COVID-19 on the frontlines in New Jersey, and shares how she and her colleagues have gotten creative with delivering care to their patients while reducing their risk of exposure.
Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch has announced the featured speakers for the 2020 Columbia University School of General Studies Class Day ceremony. The Class Day Keynote Speaker will be Michael Novak '09. The Class of 2020 Valedictorian will be Sungtae Yoon. The Class of 2020 Salutatorian will be Alison (Ali) Block.
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Students applying for institutional financial aid for the 2020-2021 academic year are advised to submit all of the required forms as soon as possible, and no later than Friday, May 1.
Many graduate programs pushed back their application deadlines. Students are invited to check the following list to ensure their respective program deadline has not passed.
Students are invited to check into a virtual study hall organized by the Academic Resource Center (ARC) to receive peer support and with accountability and general study strategies heading into the finals period.
Students, especially those contemplating future graduate school and educational plans, are invited to attend this event hosted by Tiffany Decker, Senior Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs.
As an increasing number of medical doctors turn toward specialization and away from general care, the U.S. faces a pending shortage of physicians. Three GS students found friendship in a shared goal of pursuing careers in healthcare, and are now enrolled in programs to become nurse practitioners during a time when their services are needed more than ever.
On April 16, 2020 Dean Rosen-Metsch sent the following message to GS students to provide an update about summer courses and GS Class Day.
On April 16, 2020 Dean Rosen-Metsch sent the following message to Postbac students to provide an update about summer courses and Postbac Class Day.
On April 14, 2020, Dean James Colgrove sent the following message to Postbac Premed students regarding a new linkage program agreement between the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program and University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.
The Columbia University Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program and the University of Rochester have formed a new linkage program agreement that will provide top-performing students with the opportunity to expedite their application to pursue a medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. The new agreement adds to a portfolio that now includes 16 linkage programs available to Postbac Premed Program students.
Students are reminded to log into SSOL and ensure their current local mailing address, phone number, as well as the information for their emergency contact ("Emergency Address") is up to date.
Students are invited to participate in the Premedical Association (PMA) Executive Board election as a candidate and/or a voter. The PMA, which is made up of Postbac Premed Program and GS undergraduate students pursuing premedical coursework, works closely with the premedical advisors to build a supportive community.