CU-MSF Public & Pre-Health Opportunities Fair

Join CU Doctors Without Borders, CU Red Cross, and Columbia Public Health Club for the Public and Pre-health Opportunities Fair on April 4, from 12 pm to 2 pm in the Faculty Room at Low Library, aimed at connecting students interested in public health and medicine with impactful research and career opportunities.

This event is open to CUID holders only. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-and-pre-health-opportunities-fair-tickets-1277279901569?aff=oddtdtcreator

Should you have any questions regarding the event, feel free to contact doctorswithoutborders@columbia.edu. 

Columbia GS Veterinary Medicine Symposium

Veterinary medicine offers a wide range of career opportunities. Veterinarians work with both small and large animals, in urban and rural settings, for universities, and in private practices.

At this symposium, professionals from diverse areas of veterinary medicine will share insights into their career paths, discussing how they made their choices and navigated their journeys.

The event will also cover application requirements and the admissions process for veterinary programs.

March 26, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Register here

Correctional Health Services Population Health Internship

 Role information:

Correctional Health Services provides comprehensive healthcare for all individuals housed in the New York City jail system on Rikers Island. Summer interns will support important population health projects that aim to improve overall health outcomes. Project areas may include examining HIV-related outcomes, tracking viral hepatitis program data, and assisting with tracking age-appropriate preventative care programming. Interns will also have opportunities to shadow medical and social service providers and other interdisciplinary correctional health staff.

Requirements:

• June – August 2025
• Time commitment: At least three days per week on-site (on Rikers Island)
• Location: Rikers Island (students must be able to travel to Rikers Island – public transportation is available)
• Fingerprinting and a background check are required as part of the Rikers Island clearance process
• This opportunity is best suited for rising Juniors or Seniors who are pre-med, pre-health, or have an interest in public health
• There are no academic prerequisites; however, students should be willing to learn quickly and to be able to work independently
• The internship is unpaid, but CHS is happy to support any applications for external funding

Interested students should contact Dr. Enemchukwu directly at enemchuc1@nychhc.org and include their resume and a short paragraph describing their interest in the opportunity. Select students will be invited for a virtual interview and asked to provide a letter of recommendation.

Rutgers NJMS Admissions Seminar - Thursday, March 27th @ 4pm

 This session will be a great opportunity to learn more about Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), including all aspects of the application process, interview tips, curriculum, clinical and research opportunities, student life and support services, etc.

Registration can be completed by visiting: https://njms.rutgers.edu/admissions/admissionsSeminar.php

Job Opportunity: Medical Office Manager

Medical office manager in endocrinologist's office

Location: Hohokus, NJ
Hours: 9-5PM from June 2025-June 2026

Duties include:
- Patient intake
- Collecting medical records
- Managing the front desk and phone
- Communicating with patients, answering their questions
- Opportunity to assist with patient examinations
- Completing prior authorizations, communicating with pharmacy

This is a great opportunity to gain patient experience, learn the workings of a private practice medical office, learn a lot of medicine and endocrinology along the way.
If interested, please email resume to: dryana@gargercenter.com

Pre-Dental Society at Columbia University

Join the Pre-Dental Society at Columbia University and fill out the interest form below!

Club e-board positions are open, along with opportunities to participate in projects like the Children’s Oral Health Book Project and the Dental Review at Columbia. Members will also be able to create and lead their own dental initiatives with support from the club’s resources, making it easier for students to take initiative in the dental field. Additional planned programs include speaker events, dental publications, volunteering, and pre-dental educational meetings.

Feel free to reach out at columbiapds@gmail.com or at our Instagram @columbiapds

Interest Form Link: https://forms.gle/cJRdbbytTjXRbbg97 

Bridges of Humanity: Healing Through Culture Gala

Join CU Doctors Without Borders and Turath for the Bridges of Humanity: Healing Through Culture Gala on February 21 from 7-11 pm at Lerner 555. The evening will feature dinner, dancing, and a keynote by Dr. Syed Sayeed, who will share his experiences providing emergency medical care in crisis zones around the world, including most recently in Gaza.

Buy tickets here: https://forms.gle/p3hY1tAcpUg9qK6GA

Non-CUID guests must register by February 17. 

All proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders (MSF).

Rutgers NJMS Admissions Seminar - Wednesday, February 26th @ 4pm

This session will be a great opportunity to learn more about Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), including all aspects of the application process, interview tips, curriculum, clinical and research opportunities, student life and support services, etc.

Registration can be completed by visiting: https://njms.rutgers.edu/admissions/admissionsSeminar.php

CUIMC Department of Pediatrics 9th Annual Celebration of Diversity Symposium

 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Grand Rounds:

From Insight to Impact: A Strategic Roadmap for Excellent and Equitable Health Outcomes

Ndidi Unaka MD MEd

Chief Health Equity Officer

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

**Please join us IN-PERSON in Alumni Auditorium**

Diversity Symposium Zoom Registration

Dial in: +1-646-558-8656

Webinar ID: 931 4760 4812

One tap mobile: +16465588656, 93147604812#

 

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Fireside Chat with Dr. Unaka

 

10:30 AM – 11:15 PM

Health Equity Professor Rounds with Dr. Unaka

 

11:30 PM – 1:00 PM

“The Power of We” in Action

Burt Bailey MBA

Principal Consultant, Courage to Care, LLC

**IN-PERSON only in Alumni Auditorium**

Doctors Without Borders Student Chapter at Columbia University

Interested in Medicine? Social Justice and Human Rights? A leadership position on campus? All three? Join Doctors Without Borders Student Chapter at Columbia University! All CU/BC undergraduate students enthusiastic about our club's mission are encouraged to apply for an E-Board or Committee position, no leadership experience necessary. 

Our student chapter was created with the mission to bring together a group of like-minded individuals dedicated to advocacy and the principles of humanitarian medicine to advance medical ethics and improve access to healthcare globally. We facilitate a variety of events including advocacy campaigns, panels with public health experts and MSF aid workers (The MSF Headquarters is very close to campus!), fundraising efforts, and other events on and around campus!

E-Board and Committee positions are open NOW through February 7. Apply here!