Cultural and Spiritual Organizations

Our medical students come from a variety of family backgrounds and upbringings and are involved in organizations that reflect this diversity. These groups are open to all, regardless of background. All students are welcomed!

Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association

Celebrate Asian culture and help to foster awareness of health issues in the Asian-American community.

BALSO

Black and Latino Student Organization

Join us in recruiting and supporting students from diverse groups in medicine.
Students in BALSO talking to each other on stairs outside.

CUIMC Muslim Student Association

Become a member of our group to promote tolerance and diversity across Columbia's medical center campus.

Columbia Christian Fellowship

Immerse in the teachings of the Bible as part of our interdenominational, student-run group.

Lambda Health Alliance

Get involved in nurturing a supportive space for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community at Columbia's medical center.

Medical Center Jewish Association

Raise awareness of Judaism as it relates to perspectives in the health fields through our student-run group affiliated with Hillel.

Southwest Asian and North African Afinity Group

SWANA was established in 2025 as the first CUIMC-wide affinity group based in VP&S.