Post-Bac Clinical Research Fellowship: CHOP

The Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) funds a select number of Medical Career Design (MCD) Fellowships to allow recent college graduates the opportunity to explore many aspects of a medical career — research, clinical practice, education, advocacy and leadership. The fellowship is a funded research program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery. A minimum 2-year commitment is required. Successful MCD Fellow applicant will be completing a BA/BS degree. We will accepting applications on a rolling basis until March 1. However, earlier applications are welcome and fellowship spots will be offered to the candidates on rolling basis. Learn more and apply here.

Student Org: Modulus Research Equity

Modulus Research is a club focused on increasing STEM equity in NYC and the surrounding areas. Events include hackathons, symposiums, workshops, and lecture series for highschoolers to ensure that they get increased exposure to STEM opportunities and resources. 

Modulus  is accepting applications currently, due on 10/5, and the first general body meeting will be Wednesday Oct. 1st from 8-9 PM. Club leadership will be answering questions about committees and speaking about our upcoming events. The location will be sent out soon. Scan the QR code below to join the mailing list to be updated with meeting times and locations. At the link below, you can also apply for the club.

Application link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfElFmK2d2i3VSxmiN31Qsk38V8uhMgxbhBJ_HhSFQ5JVnBsg/viewform?usp=header

2026 MCAT Registration Opening

The 2026 MCAT exam registration opening will be held from Oct. 21-23, 2025. The full 2026 testing calendar will be available for scheduling at this time. Examinees and advisors can find more information about the registration opening, tips to navigate registration, the 2026 testing calendar, and more on the AAMC website. All prospective test-takers are encouraged to join the MCAT Testing Year Update Webinar for Examinees on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. ET to learn about updates to the 2026 MCAT testing year and the registration process.

Registration Now Open: AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair on Oct. 29-30

Student registration is open for the AAMC fall Virtual Medical School Fair! Join us on Oct. 29 for live information and Q&A sessions, and connect with admissions reps from medical schools, postbaccalaureate, and special master’s programs on Oct. 30.

New this fall: Explore a dedicated exhibit hall for 3-year accelerated MD programs, which will offer a faster, more affordable path to residency.

Register for free on the event website. As a bonus, all attendees will receive a 15% discount code for a 1- or 2-year MSAR® subscription post-event. Questions? Email virtualfair@aamc.org.

Event: AAMC Designing Your Premed Journey

Join the AAMC for Designing Your Premed Journey, an upcoming free webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 1:30 p.m. ET. This session is ideal for students beginning their premed path or preparing to apply to medical school and will cover key AAMC tools and resources including the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), AAMC Pathway Program Resources, AAMC Fee Assistance Program, the MCAT, the PREview exam, Medical School Admissions Requirements™ (MSAR^®), AMCAS, and the Financial Information, Resources, Services & Tools (FIRST) Program. The session will conclude with a live Q&A.

AAMC FIRST Webinar Recording: Navigating Student Loans and Repayment Changes After Budget Reconciliation

Recent legislation will bring changes to the federal student loan programs, borrowing limits, and repayment options beginning July 1, 2026. The AAMC’s Financial Information, Resources, Services & Tools (FIRST) Program team recently held a webinar that discussed the changes to federal student aid including an overview of how policy shifts and their timing will impact current and future medical students and residents. If you missed this timely overview, you can access the recording on the FIRST Program’s Recorded Webinars and Videos page.

Event: JAG Physical Therapy Presentation

 Looking for a career in Sports Medicine? This presentation will give insight into the
physical therapy career field, key skills for career success, career advancement, and
continuing education with JAG Physical Therapy. We’ll also discuss common injuries in
sports, training techniques on how to prevent them, and recovery tools that will help you
get back in the game.

Key Takeaways 

FOR ATHLETES:

• Key Understanding of the Common Injuries in Sports

• Tips on How to Prevent Common Injuries

• How to Manage Injuries and Recover Appropriately

FOR ASPIRING PHYSICAL THERAPISTS:

• Educational Path to Become a Physical Therapist

• Knowledge of Career Opportunities in Physical Therapy

• Career Advancement & Continuing Education Opportunities with JAG PT

SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2025

7:30PM – 8:30PM

DODGE FITNESS CENTER

LISA CARNOY LOUNGE (3RD FLOOR)

PIZZA AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED

PLEASE RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 18TH

JAGPT.COM

Columbia Bioethics Event

 

The Columbia Bioethics Program is pleased to invite you to the following events:

Third Annual Faith Sommerfield Memorial Lecture Featuring Jennifer Senior and Dr. Arthur Caplan Join us for a discussion on grief and the challenges of accessing end-of-life care in the United States, featuring Jennifer Senior, a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and bestselling author known for her writing on grief, and Dr. Arthur Caplan, Ph.D., an internationally renowned author on bioethics and the founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Registration closes on Tuesday, September 16th. Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 5:45-8:15 PM ET Italian Academy, Teatro 1161 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027

RSVP HERE

Columbia OT Programs

 

The Columbia University Programs in Occupational Therapy offer an entry level Masters Program as well as an accelerated MS/OTD program for our students and a part time online Post-Professional OTD program for working occupational therapists.   Our application is available now on OTCAS.  For priority review, apply by October 15th.  Applications will then be reviewed on a rolling basis until January 15th. Students who are interested in learning more about our entry level program can attend one of our virtual information sessions, come to an open house in October, or sign up to sit in on an in person class on campus in New York City.   Sign up for a 1:1 meeting with an admissions officer to answer any questions you have about the program.

Prospective Student Open House We will be hosting an open house for prospective students on our Washington Heights campus on October 10th from 8:00am - 1:00pm.  More details and registration can be found at https://events.columbia.edu/go/OTOpenHouse Any questions, please email otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu.

Online Information Sessions Click on each date to RSVP to an online information session with our admissions office.  All times are EST. More details will be provided before the session. September 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM September 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM October 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Sit in on a Class Sign up to sit in on selected in person classes this fall on our Washington Heights campus and experience being a CUOT student.  Sign up here.

Sign up for office hours with an admissions officer If the provided times don’t work for you, please reach out to otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu and we’re happy to work with you to schedule something.

CUEMS Membership and EMT-B Certification Sponsorship

Want to join CUEMS? Want to become EMT-B certified for free? Read on if so!

Columbia University Emergency Medical Service (CUEMS) is hosting information sessions for sponsorship and membership for Spring 2025! CUEMS is Columbia's student-operated, New York State-certified, basic-life support (BLS) volunteer ambulance corps. CUEMS provides free prehospital emergency medical care to Columbia University's Morningside Heights Campus and the surrounding area, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CUEMS has the same capabilities as any 911 BLS ambulance. Sponsorship and membership opportunities are open to Columbia University students. 

Sponsorship refers to the process for those who do not yet have their EMT-B certification but want to obtain one. Those selected for CUEMS sponsorship are able to obtain their EMT-B certification at no cost through a course offered by CodeOne, Inc. Students who participate in sponsorship are expected to take the NYS EMT-B exam upon completion of the course. 

Membership refers to the process of joining CUEMS. Membership is only open to those who already have an EMT-B certification in the state of NY and a valid U.S. driver’s license. 

To apply for sponsorship or membership, attending an information session is mandatory. Please be on time for the information sessions. Doors will close strictly at 7:00 P.M.

Sponsorship and Membership Information Sessions: 

Tuesday 9/9 7:00 PM Havemeyer 103

Thursday 9/11 7:00 PM Havemeyer 103

For those applying for membership, there will be an optional skills session/open house to practice prior to interviews. Check the CUEMS Instagram (@cu_ems) for the most up-to-date information. 

For any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to CUEMS Personnel Officer Daniel Choi (djc2237@columbia.edu) or email CUEMS at cuems@columbia.edu

Membership FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/cuemsmembership

Sponsorship FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/cuemssponsorship