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When Altruism Isn't Enough: The Case for Compensating Organ Donors
Date
Jan 26, 2012, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Location
Columbia University Morningside Campus, 963 Schermerhorn
Speakers:
Sally Satel, M.D. writes regularly about bioethics for the New York Times.
Dr. Sally Satel spoke about her new book, When Altruism Isn't Enough: Compensating Organ Donors. With America facing an increasingly desperate organ shortage, patients go to extreme measures to secure the transplant-viable organs they need. Dr. Satel argued that altruism, while an admirable quality, is not sufficient motivation for potential donors.
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Jan31
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Doing Bioethics in the Real World—Opportunities, Pitfalls and Rewards
Thursday, Jan 31, 6:15PM - 7:30PM
Dr. Arthur Caplan, director of the Division of Medical Ethics in the Department of Population Health at New York University's Langone Medical Center, will discuss his career in bioethics.
Feb27
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Getting Into Graduate School: Admissions Officers Tell What You Need to Know
Wednesday, Feb 27, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
A panel of admissions directors from Columbia’s varied schools, including the School of Continuing Education, Columbia Business School, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and School of International and Public Affairs, will discuss the attributes they seek in successful applicants to their top-tier programs. Topics include academic requirements, advice on writing stand-out personal essays, and creating a desirable application package.
