Thursday, September 11, 2025

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.

Monday, September 8, 2025

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