Columbia University Charles Drew Pre-Medical Society Gala

This inaugural event is intended to bring together students, alumni, faculty, and medical professionals for an evening of connection and reflection as we recognize the significant influence of leadership, mentorship, and service on shaping the future of medicine. 

Event Details: 

• Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026 

• Time: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm 

• Venue: Roone Auditorium (located in Alfred Lerner Hall) 

• Address: 2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

• Dress Code: Semi-formal attire 

There will be a student performance from Mariachi Leones De Columbia, speaker and award recipients as highlighted on @cucharlesdrew (Instagram), as well as dinner, and drinks sponsored by Poppi. This is a great opportunity to get to know more Columbia/Barnard pre-med students, medical students, physicians, educators/professors, and researchers!

Purchase tickets here or scan the following QR code:

Conference: 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

 Are you interested in the world of pediatrics? For the first time ever, pre-med students are invited to the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition for a day packed with inspiration, learning, and networking alongside 10,000+ pediatricians!

Why attend?

• Access dozens of sessions, including the dynamic Section on Pediatric Trainees, the opening plenary, and a lively evening networking reception
• Connect with professionals and peers who share your passion for child health
• Get insider tips on medical careers and hear real-world stories from pediatricians
• Build your network and make lasting connections for your future

Details:
 Date: October 4, 2026
 Location: San Diego, CA
 Cost: $50 for a Saturday (1-day) pass
 To apply: Complete this form by 4/15/26 (no purchase required to apply)
 Final steps: If selected, you’ll be notified by email by 6/1/25, with registration details—at which point payment will be required

 

Summer 2026 ECHO Interpreter Program

 Summer 2026 ECHO Interpreter Program is a 9-week immersive experience designed for undergraduate, gap year, and post-baccalaureate pre-health students.

ECHO is a student-run free clinic in the Bronx, NY, dedicated to serving uninsured patients. This program offers a unique opportunity to:

• Enhance medical Spanish skills through real patient–doctor interactions.
• Connect with current medical students and gain insights into the operations of a student-run clinic.
• Contribute meaningfully to the health and well-being of the community.

Program Details:

• When: Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, from June 6 to August 8, 2026 (closed July 4)
• Volunteers will be assigned 3–4 shifts during the term.
• Requirements: Fluency in Spanish; volunteers will interpret patient–doctor interactions in both English and Spanish.
• Format: Fully in-person at our Bronx clinic

The application deadline is Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

More program details and application instructions are below, and additional information can be found on our website.

Einstein Community Health Outreach (ECHO) Summer Interpreter Program APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline: Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 at 11:59 PM

The Summer Term will run from June 6 to August 8, 2026. The clinic will be closed on 7/4.

Application instructions:

Complete the following IFH (Institute for Family Health) forms:

1. Intern and Volunteer Application

2. AHEC Evaluation Form

3. VAS Form

4. ID Form

5. Read the Human Resources Policy Packet and complete the HR Policies Certification Form

Return all forms compiled in a single PDF document by email to echointerpreters@gmail.com by Tuesday, April 7th, 2026.

Rename the form in the following manner:

FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_ECHO_YEAR (e.g. ELIZA_GOMEZ_ECHO_2026)

Please use the following as the subject line of your email:

New Summer Interpreter 2026

If new questions arise after you have submitted your completed application forms, please reply using the same email thread.

Complete the ECHO Pre-Health Interpreter 2026 Application via Google Form by Tuesday, April 7th , 2026.

Schedule a 15-minute interview with the Interpreter Coordinator for the team to learn more about your Spanish-speaking skills for the volunteer role. Here is the Calendly Link. This interview will take place on April 10th, 11th, 13th or 14th.

To access the Google form application, use this link. 

If accepted:

Complete the following IFH (Institute for Family Health) forms: Health Clearance Assessment 

Return all forms compiled in a single PDF document by email to echointerpreters@gmail.com by May 15, 2026.

Mandatory 3-day training will be tentatively scheduled for mid to late May. Please make a note in your calendars.

** You must submit all IFH forms (except for the health forms) before the April 7th deadline. Your application will not be reviewed until these forms are submitted.**

Event: NYU GLISOM Prospective Applicant Webinar

Learn about NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine's innovative three-year accelerated medical education program focused on training the next generation of primary care physicians.

Learn about our school’s primary care mission that offers an innovative three-year accelerated curriculum, a directed-pathway to residency in primary care disciplines at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, and full-tuition scholarships for all students, regardless of need or merit.

Speaker Robin Camhi Baum, MS Associate Dean, Admissions and Financial Aid

For more information visit medli.nyu.edu or email medli.admissions@nyulangone.org

Registration 
Monday, March 23rd 12-1 pm 

Tuesday, April 14th 4-5pm

Employment Opportunity: Research Technician at Corewell Health Research Institute and Department of Radiation Oncology

 The Cheng Lab is seeking a Research Technician to join our team at Corewell Health. This position is perfect for a recent/upcoming college graduate looking to gain hands-on research experience.

Corewell Health is Michigan’s largest not-for-profit health care system formed in 2014. It is comprised of eight hospitals, 145 outpatient locations, nearly 5,000 physicians and more than 38,000 employees. This position is located in the William Beaumont University Hospital campus in Royal Oak, near Detroit, Michigan. Corewell Health System is the exclusive teaching site for the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and affiliated with Michigan State University college of Osteopathic Medicine and Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Our group uses magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to discover biomarkers for many different types of cancers and diseases, including prostate cancer, lung cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. Our projects include nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis of biofluid samples (blood, urine, etc.) and MRI of tissue samples from patients and animals, with the goal of developing less- or non-invasive diagnostic tools for clinical implementation.

The Research Technician will be an integral member of the team and make important contributions to many research activities. As such, responsibilities include:

1. Collect tissue samples and conduct NMR analysis of urine, blood, and/or cell media,

2. Process raw data to create analyzable spectra, and perform data analysis using various software and platforms,

3. Review medical records from clinical subjects to correlate spectral data with pathological findings and disease symptoms,

4. Conduct literature reviews, write manuscripts, and assist faculty in grant reviews,

5. Maintain regular communication with collaborators and facilitate efficient sample collection, delivery, and analysis,

6. Assist visiting medical students and exchange students with research and administrative processes, to

facilitate a smooth transition into the lab,

7. Perform administrative duties, which may include ordering supplies, updating IRBs, and scheduling lab equipment maintenance operations.

We are looking for a self-motivated, team-oriented, and energetic individual who seeks to conduct stimulating research prior to their future medical or graduate education. The ideal candidate will have a B.A. or B.S. degree, excellent writing and communication skills, and a personable demeanor. Prior research experience is a plus but not required, as we are happy to train the right person for the position.

In this role, you will learn about exciting new areas of medical research while playing an important and central role in a variety of projects. If interested, please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Dr. Leo L. Cheng

248-551-7016

leo.cheng@corewellhealth.org

ECHO Pre-Health Summer Program Application Open

Einstein Community Health Outreach (ECHO) Free Clinic is now accepting applications for the 2026 ECHO Pre-Health Summer Program, an 8-week enrichment opportunity for undergraduate, gap year, and post-baccalaureate pre-health students! 

ECHO is a student-run free clinic in the Bronx that serves uninsured patients. The structured summer program integrates:

• Saturday clinical volunteering at the ECHO Free Clinic as Patient Advocate, Interpreter, Front Desk Team, or Community Outreach

• Virtual seminars on Health Systems & Health Equity

• Research training culminating in a final poster symposium

• In-person professional development

• Individualized mentorship

The application deadline is Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Additional program details can be found on the website. Apply here. Questions? Reach out to ECHO.prehealth@gmail.com.

Columbia Care Access Project Summer Volunteer Fellowship

Application Deadline: Monday, May 1st at 11:59 PM

Fellowship Dates/Times: June 09 – August 11, 2025 on Tuesday evenings

This is a flexible program designed to complement summer jobs or internships.

What is CCAP?
Columbia Care Access Project (CCAP) is a student-run organization committed to harm reduction, care equity, and outreach-based medicine. We provide free medical services, education, and harm reduction supplies to unhoused individuals and people who use drugs in the Washington Heights community. We host regular street outreach walks, wound care clinics, and educational events to reduce stigma and increase access to compassionate care.

About the Summer Program
The CCAP Summer Volunteer Fellowship is a 10-week opportunity for premedical, undergraduate, and other health-interested students not enrolled in medical school to get hands-on experience with harm reduction and outreach-based care. Through education, service, and project-based learning, you’ll work alongside medical students to support a wonderful harm reduction program.

Not interested in the full 10-week commitment but still want to join us on outreach?
You can sign up to be added to our general outreach volunteer list instead!
Fill out this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKtbZJH2AQjN_Pzf4_AY8dpv_6fZ_aZnwJNoWWa0LJLNQXWQ/viewform

Questions/Concerns?

Please email Peter Gonzalez (pag2174@cumc.columbia.edu) or Allie Littleton (al4943@cumc.columbia.edu)

Funded Summer Opportunities at Michigan Medicine

Michigan Health Sciences Summer Institute (MHSSI)
MHSSI consists of two pre-health programs. Applications are now open and will close this Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

• Application: HERE

Career Development Academy (CDA)
This 10-week residential summer program provides 20 pre-medical students with housing at U-M Ann Arbor, meals, and a stipend as they participate in a rigorous MCAT preparation course. Students receive mentorship and coaching from current University of Michigan Medical School students, resources such as Princeton Review and UWorld, and AAMC practice exams.

Undergraduate Research Academy (URA)
This 10-week residential summer program provides 20 to 22 students with housing at U-M Ann Arbor, meals, and a stipend as they conduct faculty-mentored research alongside Michigan Medicine faculty. The program culminates in a hospital-wide research symposium and presentation.

Job Opportunity: Clinical Assistant, Hudson Heights Pediatrics

Clinical Assistant in a Pediatrics Practice

Pediatric practice in upper Manhattan seeks graduating seniors or recent graduates for full-time positions starting in February 2026. Opportunity to start part-time before graduation. A fitting training ground for those interested in medicine, health care and small business management. Hudson Heights Pediatrics is looking for someone interested in both the clinical and managerial aspects of medicine.

Our ideal candidate has:

● interest in the field of healthcare

● effective communication skills and is comfortable interacting both in-person and over the phone

● the desire to take initiative

● comfort multitasking, prioritizing, and dealing with several pressing matters at once

● sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors and coworkers

● excellent organizational skills

● strong teamwork skills

● experience working with children

Responsibilities include:

● serving as clinical and administrative staff, including taking patient vitals, assisting with vaccines and bloodwork, performing point-of-care tests and other tasks to be assigned

● conducting intake and checkout and other reception duties

● discussing clinical cases with patients over the phone

● helping to manage the practice and doctor’s schedules

● reviewing and helping to implement and monitor Quality Incentive Programs

● assisting with billing and claim submission and follow up with insurance companies

This is a full-time position starting in the spring of 2026 and requiring 35-40 hours per week, including approximately one Sunday per month. Opportunity to start part-time before graduation. Salary based on experience. Spanish language skills are a plus. We work with an amazing team of doctors led by Dr.

Joseph Richter who has been affiliated with Columbia Presbyterian Hospital for 25 years and founded the practice in 2009. Hudson Heights Pediatrics has been managed and staffed by Columbia, Barnard and NYU graduates since its opening.

Salary and Benefits: Salary based on experience starting at $21/hour.

Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest to goldman@hudsonheightspediatrics.com.

To find out more about our practice, please visit our website at www.hudsonheightspediatrics.com

Columbia OT Spring Info Sessions & Class Observation Dates

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.  

 

Students who are interested in learning more about our entry level program can attend a virtual information session, meet with an admissions officer, or sign up to sit in on an in-person class on campus in New York City.  

 

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.

 

February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm

March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm

April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm

May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm

 

 

Meet with an Admissions Officer

Admissions officers are available throughout the week for Zoom meetings with prospective students.  Sign up for a 20 minute meeting.

 

Join us for a Class Session

Sign up to observe a class session this spring here(link is external and opens in a new window).  Given the limited space, we ask that everyone only sign up to observe one class.  Classes take place on our campus on 168^th Street in Washington Heights.

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu.