Events

• Albany Medical College
• Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
• Columbia Institute of Human Nutrition Masters in Human Nutrition
• Columbia Mailman School of Public Health
• Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
• Creighton University School of Medicine
• Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell (Allopathic medicine)
• Duke University School of Medicine
• Duke-NUS Medical School
• Feinberg School of Medicine - Northwestern
• Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
• Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
• Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
• MD-PhD Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• NYITCOM New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
• NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
• Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
• St. George's University, School of Medicine
• SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
• SUNY Upstate Medical University
• T.H. Chan School of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School
• The University of Queensland/ Ochsner MD Program
• Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
• U.S Navy HPSP Program
• UMass Chan Medical School
• University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
• University of Maryland, Baltimore-School of Medicine
• University of North Carolina School of Medicine
• University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
• University of Virginia School of Medicine 
• USUHS F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
• Washington University School of Medicine
• Weill-Cornell Medical College, MD program
• West Virginia University School of Medicine 

More school and program details will be added as we have their final confirmation of participation.

Admissions Deans’ Panel (Columbia Affiliates only)

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. , Roone Arledge Cinema

During this first event of the 2024 Medical School Fair, the PPSC will welcome a combined panel of Admissions Deans from four medical schools. The conversation will explore the complex admission process and potential issues that students should be aware of. Students will walk away with an understanding of the application process and thus better preparation. Details of panelists will be provided closer to the event date. Note that this event is optional and is limited to Columbia University Students only. 

Host:

Dean Andrew Sunshine - Columbia University Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program

Panelists:

Dr. Christine Hay – University of Rochester
Dr. George Heinrich - Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Dr. Scott Darling – University of Buffalo
Dr. Jennifer Lucero - UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM)

Lunch Break

12 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Student participants are welcome to have this time to explore the charming Morningside Heights neighborhood encircling Columbia University. Our list of recommended lunch spots can be found here.

Deans and school representatives are invited to a separate brunch organized by PPSC. Please refer to your emails for details.

Medical School Fair

1 p.m - 4 p.m., Roone Arledge Auditorium

Students are invited to join the representatives from more than 40 different medical schools and health programs at Roone Arledge Auditorium. Schools will cover admissions, curriculum, student life, and more. Representatives will share information on their own individual schools and the merits of their own programs. The event provides students with a rare opportunity to ask questions and have individual discussions with representatives from schools they are interested in.

• Check-in is at 10.00 a.m. for the optional Admissions Deans’ Panel (Columbia University Affiliates only) or at 12.45 p.m. for the main Medical School Fair (any and all Attendees).
• Participants can check in at the Broadway entrance of Lerner Hall upon arrival.
• Columbia and affiliate IDs are required for entry.
• As per Columbia University's "Vaccine-Related Policies and Guidelines", COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all affiliates who will be on campus and attending this event. 
• Business professional attires are expected at this event.

Please pay attention to the below list of etiquette do’s and don’ts while attending the fair.

Attires

• Business professional attires are expected at this event.
• Jeans and leggings are not recommended.
• Blazers, suit jackets, or appropriate dresses are advised.
• High heels should be avoided.

Come prepared

• To get the most out of your time at the fair, come prepared.
• Look at the list of participating schools before the event and know which ones you want to prioritize speaking to.
• Take time to preliminarily research those programs so you can narrow down what questions you have about each school.
• Do not bring your resume as this is not a job fair or job interview.

Leave a good impression

• While attending the fair, please conduct yourself as though a medical school admission committee member can overhear what you are saying at all times - you never know who is within earshot.
• Remember to introduce yourself when beginning a conversation with a medical school representative. Name tags will also be provided for a better flow of conversation. 
• Do not spend too long at a booth or with a school representative. Only spend a few minutes (5-7) at any one given table. This should be long enough to ask a couple of pointed questions, learn some new information about the school, and still allow other students to engage in the event.

Broaden your horizons

• Speak with schools you think you may not be interested in. As medical school websites can be confusing or vague, this event gives you an opportunity to speak directly to a representative of any program and obtain a different insight! 

The below list of questions can serve as an aid when talking with medical school admission committee members at the fair.

• How is your curriculum arranged?
• When do patient-facing clinical experiences start in the program?
• What type of physician and/or peer mentoring is available to students?
• How is grading approached? (e.g. pass/fail vs. class ranking)
• Does the program focus on any specific fields? How does this affect the curriculum?
• What fields do the majority of graduates match with?
• What is your match rate?
• Are there any dual degree program offerings?
• What focused/enhancement programs are offered and when are the application deadlines for these programs?
• What community service elements exist within the program?
• How many campuses does the program have? Does each campus have a specific focus area of study/service?
• What hospitals does the program work with?
• What research opportunities do you offer? Is research required in your program?
• What resources are available to students to encourage student well-being?
• What resources are available to assist students academically?
• What percentage of students in the program are former postbacs?
• Is lecture attendance required?
• What does a typical day of a first-year student look like in your program?
• Is small group learning part of the curriculum? How so?
• Is self-guided learning part of the curriculum? How so?
• What type of simulation labs are used throughout the program?