The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has several events to honor the accomplishments of the graduating students from its different programs.
The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons marks its students' successes and milestones with several ceremonies and events throughout their medical education. These momentous occasions include the White Coat Ceremony, the Steven Z. Miller Student Clinician's Ceremony, Match Day, Class Day, and Commencement.
Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Graduation Ceremony
This ceremony recognizes graduates earning a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Sciences.
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Speaker: Lee Goldman, MD Harold and Margaret Hatch Professor of the University Dean of the Faculties of Health Sciences and Medicine Chief Executive, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Diplomas: MD diplomas were mailed to graduates after April 15 graduation.
School Graduation Website: https://www.ps.columbia.edu/commencement
School Contact:
Andrea Patterson
ap3278@cumc.columbia.edu
212-305-4028
Institute of Human Nutrition
MS Year-End Celebration
This ceremony is an annual event celebrating the achievements of the graduating MS class.
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2020
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Sharon Akabas, MS Program Director
Diplomas: Our students are celebrating the completion of their course work, however, their thesis still needs to be completed. Diplomas will be mailed to the Diploma Address listed in SSOL after their degrees are conferred. For many of our students, this conferral happens in October of every year.
School Graduation Website: N/A
School Contact:
Sarah Bergren
sb3008@cumc.columbia.edu
(212) 342-3804
Professional Health Therapy Programs
Programs in Occupational Therapy: Acknowledgment Ceremony
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2020
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Diplomas: Students will receive diplomas in the mail.
School Graduation Website: N/A
School Contact:
Jessica Bussey
jb4020@cumc.columbia.edu
(212) 305-0472
Program in Physical Therapy: Graduation Acknowledgment Video
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2020
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Diplomas: Students will receive their diploma in the mail.
School Graduation Website: ps.columbia.edu/education/academic-programs/programs-physical-therapy/doctor-physical-therapy/current-students
School Contact:
Susan Kim
sck2160@cumc.columbia.edu
(212) 305-0470