Columbia University P&S reports unprecedented growth during 2011

Research, education, and clinical programs at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (P&S) have shown unprecedented growth during 2011, the School reports.

•Research funding from the National Institutes of Health increased 6.1%, at a time when the NIH budget overall went down 0.8%.
•Clinical volume for the ColumbiaDoctors faculty medical practice has increased more than 6%, and further expansion in Midtown Manhattan and Westchester is underway.
•The percentage of accepted students choosing to attend P&S reached its highest level in 30 years. This is attributed in part to the new curriculum, now entering its third year since being introduced.
•Every student graduating in 2011 matched to an internship. This is the first time in 25 years that Columbia has had a 100% match rate.
•The school had its most successful fundraising year in history, raising more than $200 million in new commitments.

"We have had spectacular progress on every one of our key missions," said Lee Goldman, MD, dean of the faculties of health sciences and medicine and executive vice president for health and biomedical sciences, Columbia University Medical Center. "We have an extraordinary faculty, a terrific staff, great students, and a wonderful, supportive community."