SUNY Optometry Winter Open House

SUNY Optometry's Winter Open House is a great opportunity to explore the profession by meeting faculty members, learning what it is like to be an optometry student by interacting with current students, and learning tips on how to build a competitive application. The Open House will take place on Thursday, January 10th, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Register here to attend!

Prior to the Open House, prospective optometry students are invited to Tour Tuesdays, excellent opportunities to tour SUNY's state of the art facilities, interact with current students, meet with an admissions representative, and enjoy an afternoon in Bryant Park! upcoming tour dates include November 20th and December 18th, 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Register here to attend.

Questions? Please write to admissions@sunyopt.edu.

Columbia SHPSP Application Open

Columbia's Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) is currently accepting applications until January 31, 2019.

This program is a partnership between Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, College of Dental Medicine, School of Nursing, and the Mailman School of Public Health. SPHSP is designed to increase interest in and knowledge of public health and biomedical careers for juniors, seniors, and recent undergraduates. This competitive program equips students with the skill set and tools they need to pursue public health by providing rigorous public health coursework, hands-on field experience, seminars and workshops, and mentorship opportunities in New York City.

The 10-week program begins with a one-week orientation and ends with a showcase and expo at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. Students are introduced to members of the CDC and have the opportunity to present their summer projects. All accepted students will receive housing accommodations on Columbia University’s Morningside campus along with a living stipend. All travel for students will also be covered by the program.

The program will be hosting a virtual information session via Facebook Live for students who are interested in learning more about SPHSP. Students interested in participating in the virtual information session can add SHPSP on Facebook (@Sphsp Columbia) and join the Facebook Live this Friday, November 16^th at 3:00 PM EST. 

To access the SPHSP application and more information regarding the program, please feel free to visit https://www.ps.columbia.edu/sphsp or email us at sphsp@cumc.columbia.edu.