Program Overview

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Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons offers various academic programs, including the MD Program, MD Dual Degrees and Special Programs, Vagelos Institute's Biomedical Research Education PhD Programs, Program in Genetic Counseling, Programs in Human Nutrition, Programs in Occupational Therapy, Programs in Physical Therapy, and Additional Master's Degree Programs.

Education

The college provides a range of educational opportunities, including:

• Academic Programs
  • MD Program
  • MD Dual Degrees and Special Programs
  • Vagelos Institute's Biomedical Research Education PhD Programs
  • Program in Genetic Counseling
  • Programs in Human Nutrition
  • Programs in Occupational Therapy
  • Programs in Physical Therapy
  • Additional Master's Degree Programs
• Residencies, Fellowships, and Training
• Student Resources

MD Program

The MD Program is designed to produce physicians with compassion, a sense of self, and true grit in all medical pursuits. The program includes:

• About the Curriculum
• Biomedical Informatics
• About the MD Program
• LCME Accreditation at VP&S
• Medical Decision-Making
• Admissions
• Public Health
• MD Curriculum
  • Medical Education Program Objectives
  • Fundamentals
  • Major Clinical Year (MCY)
  • Differentiation and Integration (D&I)
• Systems, Leadership, Integration, and Management (SLIM)
• Columbia-Bassett Program
• Visiting Student Program
• MD Alumni Association
• Brown Scholars Primary Care Program

MD Curriculum

The MD Curriculum consists of:

• Fundamentals: The preclinical coursework phase (18 months)
• Major Clinical Year: The Major Clinical Year (MCY) phase comprises clerkships in major clinical areas (12 months)
• Differentiation and Integration: The Differentiation and Integration (D&I) phase comprises electives and the scholarly project (14 months)

Research

The college is a world leader in basic science, translational, and clinical research, with various research areas and opportunities, including:

• Office for Research
• Areas of Research
• Research Faculty
• Honors and Awards
• For Researchers
  • Core and Shared Facilities
  • Research Resources
  • Funding and Support
  • Research IT Resources
  • Supporting Research Continuity

Patient Care

The college provides world-class patient care, with a mission to foster innovative research and train the next generation of leaders in medicine. The clinical departments and divisions include:

• Affiliated Hospitals and Institutions
• Basic Science Departments
• Centers and Institutes
• Clinical Departments and Divisions
• Faculty Initiatives

Departments & Centers

The college has various departments and centers, including:

• Affiliated Hospitals and Institutions
• Basic Science Departments
• Centers and Institutes
• Clinical Departments and Divisions
• Faculty Initiatives

Clinical Departments and Divisions

The clinical departments and divisions provide world-class patient care, foster innovative research, and train the next generation of leaders in medicine. The departments and divisions include:

• Clinical Departments and Divisions
• Faculty Initiatives

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

The Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a leading academic medical center, with a mission to provide world-class patient care, foster innovative research, and train the next generation of leaders in medicine. The center includes:

• Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons
• NewYork-Presbyterian
• ColumbiaDoctors

Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons

The Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons is located at:

• 630 West 168th Street
• New York, NY 10032
• United States