Author Archives: Mia McKinstry

Pictures From: Medical School 101 Dean Panel

A HUGE Thank You to the Participating Deans Dr. Jonathan Amiel of Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, Dr. Carol Capello of Weill Cornell Medical College, Dr. Victoria Harnik of NYU School of Medicine, and Dr. Veronica Catanese of Hofstra NS-LIJ School of Medicine

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Vice President of Charles Drew, Cesar Rodriguez, leads the panel discussion

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Pictures From: Big Sibs Mentorship Program – Kickoff Event!

This was the inaugural meeting for our Big Sibs Mentorship Program. Thank you to all of the medical students of BALSO (Black and Latino Student Organization) at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons for coming to meet us!

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After getting some yummy pizza, the Columbia University undergrads separated into groups with a medical school student leader to talk about life in med school.

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Below are pictures of each family of undergrads with their med student leader.

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Pictures From: Mentoring in Medicine

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Dr. Lynne Holden introduces the Mentoring in Medicine program to us.

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Dr. Lynne Holden tells us about the Mentoring in Medicine program

Dr. Irwin Dannis had many uplifting stories to tell us about students who got into medical school despite some weaknesses on their application. It's about the whole package, and there are always ways to make up for any weaknesses you may have!

Dr. Irwin Dannis had many uplifting stories to tell us about students who got into medical school despite some weaknesses on their application. It’s about the whole package, and there are always ways to make up for any weaknesses you may have!

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Dr. Irwin Dannis had many surprising statistics on medical school admissions to share with us.

Dr. Irwin Dannis had many surprising statistics on medical school admissions to share with us.

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Karole volunteers to read some admissions statistics from her computer.

Karole volunteers to read some admissions statistics from her computer.

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Thank you, Dr. Dannis and Dr. Holden!

Pictures From: Doctor in the House – A Panel Discussion with Columbia Alumni

Thank you to Dr. Adam Bender (CC ’64), Dr. Chirag Ghandi (SEAS ’93), Dr. Juliette Provenzano-Gober (SEAS’04, SEAS MS’05), and Dr. Ingride Richardson (CC ’00) for their time, advice, and insight!

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Each of the doctors had a different story and their own advice to give us.

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Students got to talk to the doctors one-on-one after our panel.

Students got to talk to the doctors one-on-one after our panel.