Clinical Services   Department of Ophthalmology  

Course Links:

Further information:
Kenia de los Santos-Alexis
Course Manager
Columbia University
Department of Ophthalmology
630 West 168th St., Box 18
New York, NY 10032
Tel: (212) 305-0285
Fax: (212) 305-4987

Course Committee:
Lama Al-Aswad, M.D.
John Flynn, M.D.
Carol Mason, Ph.D.
John Merriam, M.D.
Joseph Tseng, M.D.
Stephen H. Tsang, M.D., Ph.D. (Director)

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AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Housing
Several hotel style rooms may be reserved for your convenience. Please contact the Course Coordinator at (212) 305-7135 for more information. You may also call Housing Information at 212-304-7000.

Athletic Center
Location: Bard Hall, Level 3, 50 Haven Avenue, (212) 304-7010

15-yard swimming pool, Nautilus and Universal exercise equipment, rowing machines, stairmaster, free weights, etc., aerobic studio, 3 squash courts, treadmills, step climbers, strength and weight training equipment, locker rooms and saunas

$50 admission fee provides access for the entire month of January.

Computer/Internet Access
A computer is available in the John Wheeler Library for internet access during normal business hours.

Libraries
Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library - Location: Hammer Health Sciences
Building, 1st floor (corner of 168th Street and Ft. Washington)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-11pm; Saturday, 10 am-7pm; Sunday, 12 pm-11 pm.

Local Area Restaurants

Blimpie – sandwiches, 4055 Broadway (170-171st St.) (212) 923-5606. 6 a.m.-10 p.m./ 6 ft. lunch specials. Free deliver. Open 24 hours.
Boleros– 3920 Broadway (164-165th St.) (212) 523-9500. Argentinian Restaurant. Open 6 a.m.- midnight.
Broadway Donut & Ice Cream – 4005 Broadway. (212) 543-0600
Carrot Top – Broadway below 165th St. (212) 927-4800. Sandwiches, the carrot cake and muffins. Open 24 hours.
Coogan's – Broadway & 169th St. (212) 928-1234. Delivery. Daily specials and Karaoke.
Dallas BBQ – 166th St. and Broadway. Barb-Q chicken, hamburgers, etc.
Domino's Pizza – 736 W. 181st St. (212) 781-3700. Free Delivery.
El Presidente– Broadway and 165th St. (212) 927-7011. Spanish and American Food. Open 24 hours.
Empire Szechuan Noodle House – 4041 Broadway (212) 568-1600. With delivery
Famous Famiglia – 4007 Broadway (168th Street). "New York's favorite pizza." (212) 927-3333. Open until midnight every day.
Kuhinya – 4005 Broadway (168th Street) (212) 781-2222 – Noodles, sauces, crostini
Mike's Bagels – (212) 928-2300 168th St. & Broadway. Assorted bagels. etc., coffee.
The Garden Café– (212) 305-2186 (ext. 62186), located on the first floor of The Presbyterian Hospital Building, includes a food court with the following: CrossRoads-serves soup, salads, entrees and specials of the day. Open Mon-Fri, 7:30 am to 3 pm.
Café Express-serves pizzas and sandwiches. Open Mon-Fri from 7am-7pm.
Jou Jou Cafe– (212) 342-8489 Coffee, cakes, etc., Delivery and Catering
McDonald's – (212) 928-5452, 4021 Broadway & 169th St.
Shangri-La - (212) 927-6685, 228 Fort Washington Ave. at West 169th St. Deli, sushi bar, salad bar, coffee bar. Open 6 am to 9 pm.
Subway Sandwiches – 3920 Broadway (near West 165th St.)
Wendy's – 3939 Broadway (on West 165th St.)
X Caffé – 3952 Broadway (212) 543-1999 Coffee & Espresso Lounge