Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity (AO)
SDOS Contacts:
Maayan Ben-Shalom: mb2585@columbia.edu
Jiawoei Wang: jw2315@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 and strongly encourages multicultural participation, even though historically the fraternity members were predominantly Jewish. Here at CDM, we adamantly promote fraternalism, scholarship, and volunteerism.

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.

American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD)
www.aawd.org
SDOS 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) at CDM
www.snda.org
SDOS 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
SDOS 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)
SDOS 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) at CDM
>SDOS 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) at CDM

SDOS 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.