For National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we spoke with employees who identify as people with disabilities about their experiences working at Columbia.
The medical center celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month this year with a host of events throughout the month, including a festival, networking reception, panel, and student events.
The Columbia community gathered in the Hudson Valley for the eighth annual Velocity: Columbia’s Ride to End Cancer. This year’s event raised more than $1 million and attracted nearly 600 participants.
"Dentistry combines science, art, finesse, and communication," says Yumna Piracha, DDS'18. "It's my way of using my knowledge and skill to better serve the community."
Emily Weidenbaum found her path to medical school through Columbia's Postbac Premed Program. Her exposure to women's health at VP&S led her to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology.
Working in a student-run asylum clinic during medical school "gave me glimpses into the incredible challenges that asylum seekers face,” says Fatimah Alkhunaizi, MD'18.
“I knew from my first visit that the school wasn't just educating nurses but also future leaders, scholars, and advocates in health care,” says Kent Haina, MS'18.
The All of Us Research Program seeks to enroll 1 million Americans into one of the world’s largest and most diverse data sets for precision health research.
The new Wellness Center in Manhattanville—directed by CUIMC physicians Olajide Williams and Sidney Hankerson—offers a host of programs for improved health.
Lorraine S. Symington, PhD, the Harold S. Ginsberg Professor of Microbiology & Immunology, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.