About Us
The William Jarvie Society is the Columbia chapter of the American Association of Dental Research-Student Research Group. Approximately 25% of the students in the DDS program are members. Originally organized in 1920, it was formed to promote interest in research by dentists and dental students. The Jarvie executive committee and faculty advisors work to acquaint interested students with research opportunities at the medical center and beyond. The goal is to entice every Columbia dental student to be interested and hopefully, involved in biomedical research. However, it is not a requirement of Jarvie that a member be actively involved in research.
Some activities sponsored or organized by the Jarvie Society include Birnberg Day (dental student research day), publication of the Jarvie Journal and a quarterly newsletter, student meetings of various topics, presentation by faculty or invited speakers, and collaborative efforts with other groups at the University.
Along with membership of Jarvie (this applies to full membership only), the student is automatically a member of the
American Association of Dental Research (AADR), the major component of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR). AADR membership allows the student to network internationally with dental researchers and dental faculty around the world and provides an opportunity to obtain a subscription to the Journal of Dental Research at a reduced fee.
The William Jarvie Society
Columbia University
College of Dental Medicine
630 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
