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Monday, September 8, 2025

Medical School Headquarters &The PA Platform's MappdCon

My name is Kaitlyn McNair, and I work for Mappd, the parent company of Medical School Headquarters and The PA Platform. We have some exciting developments coming up! MappdCon2025 is in just eight days. This free virtual conference will feature incredible content, multiple sessions, and an impressive keynote speaker, Dr. Ricky Brown, also known as 'the real TikTok doc!' Replays will be sent to all of the students who register, even if they are unable to attend on the 13th.


Additionally, later this month, we will be launching tracking tools on our website for more Pre-Health Pathways, including Pre-Vet, Pre-Dental, Pre-OT, Pre-PT, Pre-Podiatry, and Pre-Nursing. As always, these tracking tools and more details on the conference will be free on our website.

Thursday, September 4, 2025

NSU Jacksonville Program Showcases

 

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National Surgery Symposium for Pre-Health Students - Free Registration Now Open


We’re thrilled to invite you to the 5th annual Future Leaders in Surgery Symposium (FLXSUS), a national virtual symposium series offering undergraduate students the chance to explore the exciting fields of orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery, and otolaryngology.

FLXSUS was created to expand access to surgical education and mentorship for students of all backgrounds. Whether you are just starting your pre-health journey or actively pursuing a surgical career, this virtual conference series is designed to inspire, prepare, and connect you with renowned leaders.

Attendees will gain exposure to different surgical specialties, learn from real surgical cases, and receive mentorship from attending physicians, residents, and medical students from institutions such as Harvard, Duke, and Mayo Clinic. Participants will also receive a certificate of participation and become a part of a growing community of peers and mentors passionate about surgery.


2025 Virtual Symposium Schedule:

-Orthopaedic Surgery (Oct. 4)

-General Surgery (Oct. 11)

-Neurosurgery (Oct. 18)

-ENT/Otolaryngology (Oct. 25)

-In-Person Surgical Skills & Networking Event in Durham, NC (Nov. 1)

 

Interest Application: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d7st4LX50U9sCA6  

Instagram: @flxsusempower

LinkedIn: FLXSUS

Questions? Contact: flxsus.exec@gmail.com

 

Columbia OT Fall 2025 Open House, Info Sessions, & Class Visits

 

The Columbia University Programs in Occupational Therapy offer an entry level Masters Program as well as an accelerated MS/OTD program for our students and a part time online Post-Professional OTD program for working occupational therapists.  


Our application is available now on OTCAS.  For priority review, apply by October 15th.  Applications will then be reviewed on a rolling basis until January 15th.


Students who are interested in learning more about our entry level program can attend one of our virtual information sessions, come to an open house in October, or sign up to sit in on an in person class on campus in New York City.  


Sign up for a 1:1 meeting with an admissions officer to answer any questions you have about the program.

Prospective Student Open House


We will be hosting an open house for prospective students on our Washington Heights campus on October 10th from 8:00am - 1:00pm.  More details and registration can be found at https://events.columbia.edu/go/OTOpenHouse


Any questions, please email otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu.

Online Information Sessions


Click on each date to RSVP to an online information session with our admissions office.  All times are EST. More details will be provided before the session.


September 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM

September 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM

October 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM

October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM

November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM

November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM

December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM


Sit in on a Class

Sign up to sit in on selected in person classes this fall on our Washington Heights campus and experience being a CUOT student.  Sign up here.

Sign up for office hours with an admissions officer

If the provided times don’t work for you, please reach out to otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu and we’re happy to work with you to schedule something.

If you have a group of students who would like to request a private information session, please reach out to otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu.  We’d be happy to speak to you!