The Columbia University Medical Center is home to over 2,000 basic and clinical faculty and 3,000 students. In addition to the graduate school, this intellectual powerhouse incorporates schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing and public health. The campus also includes the New York Presbyterian Hospital, ranked within the top 10 in the nation. Columbia’s diverse academic resources, as well as its proximity to other scientific institutions offers endless opportunities to attend data clubs, lectures and symposia as well as to pursue research collaborations or learn new techniques.

The Coordinated Program provides Ph.D. training through four integrated doctoral programs, each of which offers several specialized tracks. Regardless of program affiliation, students have access to all training faculty when selecting their research direction. Interaction between the programs and tracks ensures that each student receives optimal training and research experience.