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Description: |
Dr. Michael Holsey will host an information session about the SPURS program. The SPURS program provides intense research fellowship experiences on the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons campus to undergraduate
students from Universities in the City of Greater New York. The experience is intended to (a) provide meaningful training in biomedical research, and (b) enhance the students’ ability to achieve a career in biomedical research and/or medicine by pursuing an
advanced degree (either Ph.D., M.D./ Ph.D. or M.D.). In addition to specific training in the indicated research area, the students receive in-depth training in biomedical research methodology, including: (a) the design and analysis of experiments, (b) a critical
reading of the scientific literature, through journal clubs, (c) the presentation of scientific results at laboratory meetings, (d) attendance at convened poster sessions, (e) the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts describing the results of experiments,
and (f) career counseling and research ethics. |
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Event Begins: |
29 Nov 2017 01:10 PM ET |
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Event Ends: |
29 Nov 2017 03:00 PM ET |
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Location: |
Hunter West 619 |
