Sonal Kumar

Breakups really do hurt, according to CU researchers

According to a study led by University of Michigan psychologist Ethan Kross and co-authored by Columbia psychology professors Walter Mischel and Edward E. Smith, the emotional pain of a breakup closely resembles physical pain.

By Sonal Kumar | Apr 7 04:51 am ET

New linkage agreement to expedite med school application process for CU post-bac students

Columbia's Postbaccalaureate Premedical program and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons have entered an agreement that would allow qualified students to expedite the application process to CU's medical school.

By Sonal Kumar | Nov 24 01:19 pm ET

Barnard group raises HPV awareness

A small group of Barnard students are raising campus awareness for HPV and cervical cancer.

By Sonal Kumar | Nov 5 04:11 am ET

For medical students, a chance to combine science and narrative

Through the Program in Narrative Medicine, Rita Charon has worked to develop interpersonal skills in faculty members and would-be medical students—which will be particularly crucial, she says, when interacting with patients and colleagues.

By Sonal Kumar | May 3 04:31 am ET

Morningside Village helps elderly age at home

Morningside Village, a community organization, now includes 50 volunteers, serving 27 elders.

By Ray Katz and Sonal Kumar | Feb 2 03:01 am ET

‘Hold the salt,’ Bloomberg tells New York businesses

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is trying to cut down New York City's salt consumption.

By Nicholas Bloom and Sonal Kumar | Jan 22 04:06 am ET

CNN doctor explains medical mysteries in new book

Dr. Sanjay Gupta may be a TV personality on CNN, but his book on death reveals a darker side.

By Sonal Kumar | Dec 3 09:00 pm ET

Columbia researchers rake in NIH awards

With four faculty members nabbing prestigious NIH awards, University faculty say they’re looking forward to the research they can now pursue with the grants­.

By Sonal Kumar | Oct 26 12:11 am ET

Sandeep Jauhar, M.D., advises aspiring docs

Spectator's Sonal Kumar sits down with cardiologist and author Dr. Sandeep Jauhar.

By Sonal Kumar | Oct 18 10:09 pm ET

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