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