Additional Educational Programs

We are committed to the well-being and success of all community members. Columbia complies with all applicable civil rights laws and does not engage in illegal preferences or discrimination.

Adolescents Caring for COMmunity by Promoting Literacy on Insurance, Stroke, Health Education, Emergencies, and Dementia (ACComPLISHED)

ACComPLISHED is a free community health training program designed to encourage students to learn health topics & gain skills to improve community health literacy

ACComPLISHED Group Photo

Brain Seminar for Teens and Opportunities for Research Mentorship (BrainSTORM)

The BrainSTORM Program is composed of two parts: a monthly seminar and a research mentorship program.
Two BrainSTORM program members.

Brief Research in Aging and Interdisciplinary Neurosciences (BRAIN) T35 Training Program

The Brief Research in Aging and Interdisciplinary Neurosciences program, led by world renowned clinician-scientists is a brief but intensive mentored summer research training.

Image of students working in the lab

Summer of Translational Aging Research for Undergraduates (STAR U)

The Summer of Translational Aging Research for Undergraduates (STAR U) Program is a 2-month fully-funded research training program.

STARU group photo 2024

Visiting Medical Students

Month-long electives are available to qualified, active medical students, and are given on a first come, first served basis, coordinated through the office of student affairs to other universities.
Doctor teaching students

Visiting Physicians and Scientists

Columbia benefits from the presence of many visitors who come to the University for limited periods of time to participate in its research programs.
Columbia Neurology visiting physicians working at a computer

Visiting Resident and Fellow Electives

Visiting Resident and Fellow Electives are for the post-graduate house staff in a Residency or Fellowship Program who wish to observe in the Department of Neurology.
Columbia Neurology staff members in a meeting