Contact any member of the staff if you are unsure as to whom you should address your questions!

Martin Davis, DDS
Associate Dean
Student and Alumni Affairs
mjd2@columbia.edu
(212) 305-3890

Dr. Dennis A. Mitchell
Assistant Dean for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
DML48@columbia.edu
212-342-3714 (phone)
212-305-1034 (fax)
Multicutural Affairs - website

Dr Joseph McManus
Director
Admissions and Student Affairs
jmm10@columbia.edu
(212) 305-6318

Melissa Welsh
Director
Alumni Relations and Special Projects
mmw7@columbia.edu
(212) 305-6881

Lillian Collazo
Administrative Assistant
lmc5@columbia.edu
(2120 305-3890

The Office of Student and Alumni Affairs is located in room 3-452 of the P&S Building. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM every day.

Dr. Martin Davis, Associate Dean of Students Dean, is available to see students without an appointment during Walk-In Hour each day from 12:30-1:30 PM, mjd2@columbia.edu

Dr Joseph McManus, Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, is available to see students anytime without appointment, pending availability. jmm10@columbia.edu

Also available to meet with students are:

Dr. Dennis A. Mitchell, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
DML48@columbia.edu

Melissa Welsh, Director of Alumni Relations & Special Projects, mmw7@columbia.edu

Columbia University Office of Student Financial Planning
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/student/finaid/

The Office of Student Financial Planning administers financial aid for The College of Dental Medicine, and The College of Physicians.  They serve as a resource and link to your funding sources.

Columbia University Housing & Residential Life
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/hshousing/

Columbia University Student Health Services
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/student/health/>

Alcohol Illness : Medical Solutions (AIMS)
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/aims/

Alcohol Illness : Medical Solutions began in 1986 when, in light of a tragedy, students asked for a new way to address concerns about alcohol and drugs. Today, Father Morrissey and the student-elected AIMS representatives are here to help answer questions about activities that may be harmful, either to students or those around them. Although AIMS does not keep records of any conversation, by the end of the second year over half of the class has spoken with an AIMS member at least once.

Columbia University Office of Disability Services
http://www.health.columbia.edu/ods/index.html

The Office of Disability Services surveys and determines the specific needs of students with all kinds of disabilities, and develops and implements programs and policies to meet those needs by enabling these students to achieve their academic and personal potential, and facilitates their integration into all aspects of campus life.

Columbia University Ombuds Office
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ombuds/

The Ombuds Office is a safe and confidential place to voice concerns.  The Ombuds Officer is a neutral complaint-handler who seeks fair and equitable solutions to problems.   Unsure how to handle a situation?  Visit this site for sound, confidential assistance

Columbia University Student Administrative Services:
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/student/admin/

Student Administrative Services maintains the academic records of current and former students and the financial records of currently enrolled students for the Health Sciences Campus.  This site includes: Registrar, Student Accounts, Cashiering Services, Student Services On-Line, Facets (Facts About Columbia Essential to Students)

Student Research Opportunities
pdf file - StudentResearchOppor.pdf

Overview of CDM research Opportunities
Opportunities within CDM
Opportunities outside of CDM

Columbia University Student's Page
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/students/

The Students Page seeks to provide access to all of Columbia's student-related web sites with particular emphasis on the administrative offices, which serve Columbia's student body.

Columbia University Health Sciences Home Page
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/

Providing news, information and resources for the health science community.

Lambda Health Alliance
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/family/predoc/lambda/home.html

The Lambda Health Alliance provides a supportive space for lesbian, gay and bisexual people at the Health Sciences campus.

The Gay Health Advocacy Project (GHAP)
http://www.health.columbia.edu/ghap/index.html

The Gay Health Advocacy Project (GHAP) promotes the health and civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people on campus.

Go Ask Alice!
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/

Go Ask Alice! was born in 1993 at Columbia University's Health Education program, likely making it the first major Internet health Q&A site. The mission of Go Ask Alice! is to increase access to, and use of, health information by providing factual, in-depth, straight-forward, and nonjudgmental information to assist readers' decision-making about their physical, sexual, emotional, and spiritual health.

Go Ask Alice! is supported by a team of Columbia University health educators and health care providers, along with information and research specialists from health-related organizations worldwide.

Specific CDM Organizations and Programs

CDM Academic Success Program (ASP)
CDM Contacts:
Mary Beth Giacona: mg1102@columbia.edu
Peter Velyvis: pv128@columbia.edu

The Academic Success Program is a student-run organization designed to offer academic support to first and second-year dental students.  The review and tutorial events are scheduled and run by third-year dental students, with several second-year students acting as tutors.  Review sessions and mock-practicals are held for major exams in the first-year curriculum.  Individual tutoring is available at no cost to first and second-year students for more focused help in specific topics and/or classes.

American Student Dental Association (ASDA)
www.asdanet.org
CDM Contact:           Alia Koch:     ak2045@columbia.edu        

The American Student Dental Association is a national student-run organization , which protects and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in dentistry.

Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity (AO)
CDM Contacts:
Valerie Klein:   vjk1@columbia.edu
David Park:      dbp19@columbia.edu
Ejiro Esi:           eee10@columbia.edu
Janet Chun:     jyc36@columbia.edu

Alpha Omega is one of the two professional dental fraternities available for students (second year and above) at CDM.  Our Eta Chapter maintains no religious affiliation, although historically the fraternity members were predominantly Jewish.  Alpha Omega sponsors two leadership conferences each year, in the fall and in the spring, which allow fraters from across the country and Canada to get to know each other; there is also international convention for both students as well as practicing dentists which usually occurs around the end of December that brings members together from all corners of the world.  Here at CDM, our members organize and run mock practicals and tutorials for preclinical lab classes such as Operative Dentistry and Prosthodontics. 

American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD)
www.aawd.org
CDM Contact:        Laura Greenwald: ldg202@columbia.edu

For over 77 years, AAWD has supported women in dentistry . Initially social, it adapted to changing times and member concerns. After World War II, when women dentists forfeited positions held in men's absence, AAWD guided members toward newer goals. The tradition of mentoring was born. As membership increased, AAWD became a national network for employment opportunities and scientific exchange.

Student National Dental Association (SNDA)
www.snda.org
CDM contact:          Ejiro Esi: eee10@columbia.edu 

For over two decades the SNDA has been committed to supporting minority dental students and promoting dentistry in the minority populations. 

The William Jarvie Society
CDM contact:          Amy Bryer: alb149@columbia.edu

The William Jarvie Society is the Columbia chapter of the American Association of Dental Research-Student Research Group.  Approximately 25% of the students in the DDS program are members.  Originally organized in 1920, it was formed to promote interest in research by dentists and dental students.  The Jarvie executive committee and faculty advisors work to acquaint interested students with research opportunities at the medical center and beyond.  The goal is to entice every Columbia dental student to be interested and hopefully, involved in biomedical research.  However, it is not a requirement of Jarvie that a member be actively involved in research.

Some activities sponsored or organized by the Jarvie Society include Birnberg Day (dental student research day), publication of the Jarvie Journal and a quarterly newsletter, student meetings of various topics, presentation by faculty or invited speakers, and collaborative efforts with other groups at the University.

Along with membership of Jarvie, the student is automatically a member of the American Association of Dental Research (AADR) , the major component of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR).  AADR membership allows the student to network internationally with dental researchers and dental faculty around the world and provides an opportunity to obtain a subscription to the Journal of Dental Research at a reduced fee.

Columbia Christian Fellowship       (CCF)
CDM contacts: dc709@columbia.edu, cem36@columbia.edu
Website: http://ccf.hs.columbia.edu/

CCF is a non-denominational, student-run organization whose aim is to encourage participants to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ in fellowship with one another. Everyone and anyone on the Health Science campus is welcome to the weekly meetings, which include prayer, Bible discussion, singing and fellowship. Through the group meetings and the friendships that grow out of them, members

support each other as they go through their respective programs. Members of the fellowship include students in the Medical, Dental, Graduate, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy schools, as well as friends, spouses, and students from the main campus.  Dental school is an exciting and challenging time. Along with gaining

a tremendous amount of knowledge, students find that their values and convictions are tested. CCF seeks to support its members through this process by encouraging one another in Christ.

Chinese American Dental Association (CADA)
CDM Contact:        Andrea Sun acs2009@columbia.edu

CADA is a student organization, which promotes Chinese culture and provides opportunities for students to interact at a professional and social level. In the past, they have organized many different activities including an outreach program, mentorship program, New York State CADA annual meeting, pre-clinical tutorial sessions and various social events.  The outreach program provides volunteer and clinical research opportunities at Charles Wang Community Health Clinic in New York City. The mentorship program allows students to be exposed to different specialties under the guidance of assigned mentors. CADA also take part in organizing the New York State CADA Annual Meeting , which gives students and practicing dentists an opportunity to network and share their experiences. Various social activities include Moon Cake Festival , Chinese New Year celebration, and other activities with NYU CADA. All dental students are welcome to join CADA.

Korean American Dental Student Association  (KADSA)

CDM Contact:
Jeong-Ho Roh: jr999@columbia.edu
Mindy Cho mmc192@columbia.edu
Website:www.columbia.edu/cu/kadsa

The purpose of KADSA is to form strong bonds within the Korean-American community, not only for the enjoyment of its members but also for professional and cultural interests.  KASDA aims to aid students in achieving successful academic endeavors in graduate studies, and provide mentoring and consultation to students regarding career goals and alumni contacts.   All dental students are welcome to join KASDA.

Other Sites of Interest for Dental Students

Student Section of the ADA
http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/newdent/student/index.html

The ADA has developed resources and services to help you throughout dental school and ease your transition to dental practice. ADA.org has a lot of information, such as: ASDA Benefits, Career Alternatives, Patient Education &  Health Promotion, Dental Plans,  Dental Students, Financial Services, Insurance Programs, Legislative Activities, Licensure Information, Marketplace &   Managed Care, New Dentists, OSHA & Scientific, Practice Location, Management & Marketing, Special Services, Statistical Reports, Travel Services.

National Board Dental Examination information
http://www.ada.org/prof/prac/licensure/natboard/index.html

Includes information on Background, Examination Content and Format, Eligibility Requirements (Part I & Part II), Examination Dates, Centers and Fees, Completion and Submission of an Application, Scoring of the Examinations/Score Reports.

Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)
http://www.adea.org/PASS2003/welcome.htm

PASS is a centralized application service , which has been designed by the American Dental Education Association for individuals applying to postdoctoral dental education programs.